India Launches Its First Quantum Computing Facility in Amaravati
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India has inaugurated its first indigenous quantum computing testing facility at SRM University in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, on April 14. The Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility aims to position India as a leader in quantum technology, supporting the National Quantum Mission with a budget of ₹6,003.65 crore (approximately $724 million USD).
- 01The Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility was launched on World Quantum Day, April 14.
- 02It is part of India's National Quantum Mission, which has a budget of ₹6,003.65 crore from 2023-24 to 2030-31.
- 03The mission aims to develop quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials.
- 04Key objectives include creating quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits and establishing secure quantum communications.
- 05The facility features two platforms: the 1Q testbed at Medha Towers and the 1S testbed at SRM University.
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On April 14, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated India's first indigenous quantum computing testing facility at SRM University in Amaravati. This facility, named the Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility (AQRA), is a significant step towards establishing India as a global hub for quantum technology. The AQRA was launched on World Quantum Day and is part of the National Quantum Mission (NQM), which has a total budget of ₹6,003.65 crore (approximately $724 million USD) allocated from 2023-24 to 2030-31. The NQM aims to foster research and development in quantum technology and includes objectives such as developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits and enabling secure satellite-based quantum communications across India. The facility comprises two distinct platforms: the 1Q testbed located at Medha Towers and the 1S testbed at SRM University. This initiative is expected to enhance India's capabilities in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials, ultimately contributing to a vibrant ecosystem for innovation in quantum technology.
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The establishment of the quantum facility is expected to create job opportunities in research and development, and enhance educational prospects for students in Amaravati and beyond.
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