Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh launched "Quantum for Bharat" at the AI Convergence Summit 2026, aiming to make India a global AI and quantum hub. The mission builds infrastructure, trains talent from school level, fosters startups, and pairs with "AI for ALL" for nationwide literacy. Backed by MeitY and UP government.
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh launched the "Quantum for Bharat" mission at the AI Convergence Summit 2026, aiming to position India as a global leader in AI and quantum computing. The initiative focuses on building infrastructure, upskilling talent from school to university levels, and promoting research and startups in these fields.
Key Highlights
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Mission launched by MP and Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu alongside global AI experts during the summit in Lucknow, hosted with Uttar Pradesh government support.
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Builds quantum computing infrastructure and offers training programs to create a next-generation talent pool in AI and quantum technologies.
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Opens gateways for young innovators to drive research, entrepreneurship, and startups in emerging AI and quantum domains.
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Nurtures talent starting from school level to establish India as a quantum computing hub, as stated by Managing Director Jai Inder Singh Sandhu.
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Part of broader AI Convergence Summit 2026, a pre-event for India's AI Impact Global Summit in February, with backing from MeitY, IndiaAI, and Digital India.
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Includes complementary "AI for ALL" mission to boost national AI literacy through workshops and training, aligning with PM Modi's vision.
The AI Convergence Summit 2026 marked a pivotal moment for India's tech ambitions, positioning Uttar Pradesh as a key player in AI and quantum strategies. Discussions covered policy implementation across governance, defense, industry, and startups, with panels on Uttar Pradesh's role as an AI powerhouse, responsible AI leadership, women's roles in AI, healthcare applications, deep-tech startups, and funding. This launch underscores Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh's role as India's first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university, blending advanced pedagogy with real-world innovation to empower future leaders.
Actual Sources: The Tribune India, The Week, PTI News, ANI News