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India’s first university-based Quantum Reference Facility (QRF) was inaugurated at SRM University-AP in Andhra Pradesh by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on April 14, 2026, coinciding with World Quantum Day. The facility is part of the Amaravati Quantum Valley Project and is designed to test and certify quantum hardware with capabilities of up to 100 qubits. Developed with support from institutions like TIFR, IISc, and DRDO, it aims to advance research in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and drug discovery, strengthening India’s position in quantum technology development.