India, Feb. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today declared that "this is not merely the foundation stone of a building, but the foundation stone of India's quantum future," as he addressed the Foundation Ceremony of Amaravati Quantum Valley in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.

Describing quantum technology as a strategic necessity rather than an option, the Minister said India has no choice but to lead in this domain if it seeks to secure its communication systems, defence architecture, healthcare innovation, and global technological standing in t...