# Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu extended National Technology Day greetings to scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and young minds shaping the future of India through technology and innovation.

*genai · news · 2026-05-12 · The New Indian Express*

## Key points

- Andhra Pradesh will launch a statewide deep-tech skilling initiative in collaboration with IBM SkillsBuild.
- The initiative targets 2 lakh learners by 2026-27 and 10 lakh over five years.
- A NIELIT Innovation & Skilling Centre will open at Acharya Nagarjuna University this academic year.
- The new centre will focus on Quantum Computing, AI, Quantum Communication, and Semiconductor technologies.
- Andhra Pradesh students secured 4 Gold and 14 Silver Medals in recent NPTEL national exams.

**Companies:** IBM
**Countries:** India

[Read the full story on The New Indian Express](https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/12/andhra-cm-naidu-unveils-deep-tech-skilling-initiative-on-tech-day)

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