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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu Unveils PanIIT-Backed Innovation Blueprint
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PanIIT Summit Yields Major State-Level Initiatives
At the valedictory session of the two-day PanIIT summit, Chandrababu Naidu, chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, announced a suite of agreements between the alumni network of five lakh Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) graduates and the state government. The deals include the creation of ten industry chairs in state universities, a mentorship network of 100 experts for startups, and the establishment of an IIT Research Park in the greenfield capital, Amaravati. A Rs 500-crore PanIIT Amaravati Deep Tech Venture Fund will support deep-technology ventures, while Centres of Excellence are to be set up in each state university.
Key Initiatives and Commitments
- Education: AI and entrepreneurship curricula will begin from class 6; a student-exchange programme with IITs is to be instituted.
- Quantum Computing: Five “Q-Shiva” quantum computers manufactured in Amaravati were launched, alongside the “Shrusti” processor and a children’s book on quantum concepts.
- Infrastructure Projects: Plans for a “space city,” “drone city,” defence and aerospace corridors, and a large-scale semiconductor hub in Tirupati were outlined.
- Water Management: Naidu proposed a national water grid, starting with interlinking the Ganga and Cauvery rivers, followed by the Godavari-Cauvery link.
Official Statements & Responses
He pledged to match venture-capital funding for startups that bring capital and mentors to the state. Highlighting India’s capabilities, he said the country must work “with consensus” and positioned Amaravati as the forthcoming “Quantum Valley.”
Verbatim Quote
- “For nation-building, all IITians can unite together. We will network together. Wherever you are, think of your country for five minutes or 10 minutes or one hour,” — Naidu, addressing the valedictory session of the two-day PanIIT summit
Future Milestones
The first quantum computer is scheduled to become operational in Amaravati on February 3, 2027. The announced deep-tech fund, research park, and mentorship network are slated for rollout over the coming months, with further details to be released by the state government.