Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IBM are collaborating to set up India’s most advanced quantum computing hub at the Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. This marks a major milestone in India’s journey to become a global quantum innovation hub.
Key Highlights
- Project site: Quantum Valley Tech Park, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- Main partners: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) + IBM
- Flagship system: IBM Quantum System Two with 156-qubit processor (India’s most advanced quantum computer)
- Purpose:
- Accelerate quantum algorithm discovery
- Provide Indian developers access to cutting-edge quantum technology
- Develop quantum applications across key sectors
- Focus sectors:
- Life sciences (e.g., drug discovery)
- Materials science
- Supply chain resilience
- Energy optimization
- Cryptography
- Sustainable manufacturing
- Finance (e.g., fraud detection, risk management)
- Logistics (e.g., vehicle routing, scheduling)
Why It Matters?
- Places India on the global quantum innovation map alongside a handful of pioneering countries
- Launchpad for high-end job creation, talent development, and global investment inflows
- Strengthens India’s quantum ecosystem, combining research, industry applications, and access to quantum machines
- Supports India’s goal to achieve quantum advantage — solving practical problems beyond the capacity of classical computers
India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM)
- Launched by: Department of Science & Technology
- Approved: April 2023 by the Union Cabinet
- Budget: ₹6,000 crore (2023–2031)
- Goal:
- Make India a global hub in quantum research and innovation
- Develop quantum communication, sensing systems, and quantum satellite technology
- Key initiatives:
- Launch of a quantum satellite within 2–3 years to pioneer quantum communications
Key Facts
- Quantum computers use principles of quantum mechanics (superposition, entanglement) to process information, enabling them to solve certain problems exponentially faster than classical computers
- Quantum + AI: Quantum computing boosts efficiency in computing, while AI accelerates quantum discovery and applications