NOV 18: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to participate in the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) initiative, a major step towards building a world-class quantum ecosystem in India. C-DOT, the premier telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications, has been at the forefront of developing indigenous telecom and advanced quantum security solutions, many of which are already deployed across academic institutions, government R&D labs and live network environments.
The Andhra Pradesh Government’s Amaravati Quantum Valley aims to bring together infrastructure, talent development, research and industry collaboration to build an integrated quantum technology hub. Located in Amaravati, AQV is envisioned as a centre for hardware manufacturing, software innovation, skill development and breakthrough research in quantum technologies.
Under the MoU, C-DOT will establish a Centre of Excellence in Quantum Communication and Security Solutions at AQV, also focusing on allied areas such as Privacy Enhancement Technologies (PETs). The proposed centre will drive research, innovation, and testing aligned with the National Quantum Mission, while supporting compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework through advanced privacy technologies.
C-DOT will further work on developing cost-effective components for quantum communication systems and create an integrated testbed to strengthen quantum security infrastructure. This collaboration is expected to accelerate India’s quantum capabilities, support emerging startups and researchers, and promote a quantum-safe digital future.
The MoU was exchanged during the 30th CII Partnership Summit in Vizag in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT, Shri Nara Lokesh. Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela, Executive Vice President of C-DOT, signed the agreement on behalf of C-DOT.
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