Apr 17: On the occasion of World Quantum Day, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, inaugurated India’s first Open Access Quantum Test and Reference Facilities in Amaravati under the ambitious Quantum Valley initiative. The milestone marks a significant step in India’s transition from technology adoption to technology leadership in the field of quantum innovation.
Commenting on the development, Ashok Chandak, President of India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), said:
“World Quantum Day 2026 marks a pivotal step in India’s journey from technology adoption to technology leadership. The launch of India’s first Quantum Test and Reference Facilities in Amaravati under the Quantum Valley initiative is a strong signal that India is now building foundational capabilities in next-generation computing.
This milestone, led by Hon’ble CM of Andhra Pradesh, Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, reinforces that technology sovereignty begins with building core infrastructure—compute, materials, and systems—within the country.
The quantum revolution will be fundamentally enabled by semiconductors. From cryogenic control electronics and advanced chip design to packaging and precision manufacturing, the semiconductor ecosystem is the backbone of scalable quantum systems. With India’s growing strengths in design, emerging fabrication initiatives, and the momentum under the National Quantum Mission, we are uniquely positioned to co-develop the quantum hardware stack domestically.”
He further added:
“At IESA, our focus is clear—to ensure that India’s ESDM ecosystem scales in lockstep with quantum ambitions by designing, fabricating, packaging, and testing quantum-class hardware in India. India has already set its sights on scaling globally competitive deep-tech capabilities, and this initiative is a strong step in that direction.”
