Vijayawada, Dec. 23 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu delivered a vision-setting lecture on quantum technologies, marking the formal launch of the world's largest quantum skilling programme in the state. For the first time globally a Chief Minister has personally delivered a lecture on quantum technology.

The programme is being implemented through a strategic partnership led by WISER (Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship and Research) and Qubitech as the India partner.

The initiative has already witnessed strong traction, with 50,000 registrations secured within just ten days, underscoring the enthusiasm among students and young professionals. Notably, women constitute 51 percent of the participants, reflecti...