Telangana unveils a pioneering quantum technology roadmap, announcing plans to develop Hyderabad into India’s first “Quantum City” with major investments in research, talent, cybersecurity and deep-tech innovation.

Telangana Positions Hyderabad as India’s Quantum Capital With First-Ever Long-Term Strategy

In a major step toward defining India’s future in advanced technology, the Telangana government on Thursday released the country’s first long-term quantum strategy and announced plans to transform Hyderabad into a full-fledged “Quantum City.” The roadmap, developed in partnership with NITI Aayog, was unveiled at IIIT-Hyderabad by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka alongside IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu.

Calling quantum science a breakthrough on the scale of the internet and electricity, Sridhar Babu said the state aims to establish itself as a global leader across quantum computing, communication, sensing and cryptography. The strategy emphasises building world-class research facilities, strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, expanding life sciences innovation, and nurturing a highly skilled quantum workforce.

A dedicated Centre of Excellence in Quantum Technologies will anchor these efforts, serving as a national hub for advanced testing, research and specialised training. The government also plans to launch a Fund of Funds from the next financial year to accelerate deep-tech startups working in emerging areas.

To create a tighter industry–government interface, Telangana will institutionalise weekly “Industry Day” interactions with bureaucrats and monthly consultations with ministers—an attempt to speed up problem-solving and craft sector-specific growth pathways.

The event saw participation from NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Member V.K. Saraswat, industry veteran Debjani Ghosh and several academic and industry leaders.

By outlining a long-term quantum plan—something no other state has attempted—Telangana is signalling its ambition to lead India’s deep-tech revolution. If executed well, the creation of a “Quantum City” could position Hyderabad as a global magnet for high-value research, cybersecurity innovation and advanced manufacturing. However, the success of such a futuristic roadmap will hinge on sustained funding, talent retention and industry adoption, particularly as global competition in quantum sciences intensifies.