Amaravati, May 17 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Sunday that Amaravati Quantum Valley is taking an important step towards building a world-class quantum ecosystem driven by innovation, research, and indigenous technology development.

The Chief Minister shared his thoughts on social media on the occasion of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.

“Today is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. It reminds us that secure communications, trusted digital infrastructure, and cyber resilience are critical to the future of nations,” he posted on X.

He said that following the launch of the Quantum Computing Reference Facilities on April 14, the Amaravati Quantum Valley is taking another important step towards building a world-class quantum ecosystem driven by innovation, research, and indigenous technology development.

“SRM University-AP, Amaravati, in partnership with C-DOT, the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, and Amaravati Quantum Valley, will establish a first-of-its-kind Quantum-Secure Communications Test Bed for communications and cyberspace. The facility will support research and testing of quantum communication hardware, photonic and optical systems, encryption technologies, secure network infrastructure, and next-generation cyber defence solutions,” Naidu said.

“This initiative reinforces our commitment to Make in India technologies, secure digital infrastructure, and positioning Amaravati as a leading hub for frontier technologies, advanced manufacturing, and deep-tech innovation. Most importantly, it creates new opportunities for students, researchers, startups, and young innovators from Andhra Pradesh to participate in building the technologies that will shape the future of the world. My best wishes to all the institutions, scientists, researchers, faculty members, innovators, and students associated with this important initiative,” he added.

The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is celebrated on May 17 every year to mark the establishment of the International Telecommunication Union in 1865 and to highlight the vital role of telecommunications and information & communication technologies in connecting people, promoting digital inclusion, supporting economic growth, and advancing innovation, education, healthcare, and sustainable development worldwide.

–IANS

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