Golden opportunity for common youth: AI-Quantum Hub being built in Andhra Pradesh, 1 lakh youth will get hi-tech training

By Samira Vishwas On Feb 20, 2026

Andhra Pradesh AI Hub: Andhra Pradesh is now going to take a big leap in the world of technology. State Government to United Nations Organization United Nations International Computing Center (UNICC) It has been decided to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) for AI and Quantum in Amravati Quantum Valley in collaboration with . The Letter of Intent in this regard was signed during the India AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi.

Amravati will become ‘Digital Embassy for Secure AI’

The center will make Amaravati a “Digital Embassy” for secure and sovereign AI deployment. Will install as. AI systems will be developed in accordance with United Nations level cyber security standards, which will increase global trust. This partnership will bring international best practices and global collaboration to Andhra Pradesh, putting the state on the global map of Trusted AI and Quantum Readiness. On this occasion, UNICC Director Sameer Chauhan and AI Hub Head Anusha Dandapani also met.

Andhra Pradesh is joining hands with the United Nations International Computing Center (UNICC) to establish a Center of Excellence for AI and Quantum at the Amaravati Quantum Valley. The CoE will position Amaravati as a Digital Embassy for Secure AI, enabling sovereign,… pic.twitter.com/gXjR1jKVoo
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) February 20, 2026

Hi-tech skills to 1 lakh youth with IBM

The state government, in collaboration with IBM, aims to train 1 lakh youth in AI, cyber security and quantum computing in the next 3 to 5 years. This training will be in line with the needs of the industry, which will provide future-ready skills to the youth and strengthen the emerging tech workforce of the state.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Anna Paula, Senior Vice President, IBM, Sandeep Patel, Managing Director, IBM India and South Asia, Dr. Amith Singhi, Director and CTO, IBM Research India and Kishore Balaji during the AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi.

We’re partnering with IBM to skill 1 lakh talented youngsters in Andhra Pradesh across AI, Cybersecurity, and Quantum Computing. Over the next 3 to 5 years, our learners will gain industry-aligned, future-ready skills and strengthen the State’s emerging tech workforce. A Letter… pic.twitter.com/gTrlq2pbI2
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) February 20, 2026

South India’s first NIELIT campus in Amravati

Andhra Pradesh government has also entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT). Under this, NIELIT will establish its first campus of South India in Amravati.

NIELIT Deemed to be University, under the skill development wing of MeitY, will help make the state a major hub for quantum and AI education. Besides, work will also be done to strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem in a skill-based manner. NIELIT Director General Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi was present on this occasion.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU with the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) to establish its first South India campus in Amaravati. The Skill Development arm of MeitY, NIELIT Deemed to be University, will strengthen AP’s journey… pic.twitter.com/TSN7DMFwRZ
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) February 20, 2026

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What does it mean for ordinary families?

These initiatives will provide world class technical education and employment opportunities to the middle and lower middle class youth. The development of Amravati as a tech hub will not only boost the state’s economy but also propel India towards global tech leadership.