‘We will give ₹100 crore prize money to anyone from Andhra Pradesh who wins a Nobel in quantum research’: CM Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday announced a prize of ₹100 crore for any scientist from the state who wins a Nobel Prize in quantum science, while delivering a lecture on quantum technologies in Amaravati.

AP announces ₹100 Cr prize for state scientist who wins Nobel Prize in quantum science

“In the past, our government had announced a cash reward of ₹100 crore for anyone from Andhra Pradesh who wins a Nobel Prize. If such an achievement comes through quantum technology, we are fully prepared to extend the same ₹100 crore incentive,” Naidu said.

The CM said the proposed Amaravati Quantum Computing Centre would play a crucial role in raising the quality and scale of research in the state to global standards.

“That is why we have planned a comprehensive quantum ecosystem in Amaravati,” he noted, adding that the initiative would take the state to the forefront of the world’s next-generation technologies.

CM Naidu explained that the technology could revolutionise multiple sectors, including healthcare.

“Quantum applications can enable personalised medicine, as well as preventive and curative healthcare solutions. Capabilities such as speed, precision and enhanced performance can be achieved through quantum technology,” he shared.

He stressed that quantum computing could bring major changes across diverse fields and pointed to the urgency of securing a first-mover advantage.

“I want Indians to seize the first-mover advantage in quantum technology. Whether it is a new technology or a major revolution, Andhra Pradesh will take the lead. We will not follow others,” Minister Chandrababu Naidu remarked.

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Andhra Pradesh Govt will award ₹100 Crore as prize money to a Nobel Prize winner in Quantum Science from Andhra Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/LwKhNnok6x

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