India’s first university-based Quantum Reference Facility inaugurated at SRM University-AP

Direct fact

On 14 April 2026, World Quantum Day, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated India’s first university-based Quantum Reference Facility (QRF) at SRM University-AP under the Amaravati Quantum Valley Project.

Key specifics

• SRM University-AP is described as the first and only university in India with a Quantum Reference Facility for testing and certifying quantum hardware.
• The facility can test quantum processes up to 100 qubits.
• The project has a dual-system setup: Amaravati 1S at SRM University-AP and Amaravati 1Q at Medha Towers.
• It was completed in under 8 months from conceptualisation to commissioning.
• Partners include TIFR, IISc, DRDO DYSL Pune, Amber Enterprises, Qute Electronics, Dimira, and Qubitec.

Exam lens

Question type: Science and technology fact match. Key facts: 14 April 2026, World Quantum Day, SRM University-AP, 100 qubits, National Quantum Mission, ₹6,003.65 crore. TNPSC may ask the mission, nodal ministry, or the significance of 4/14.