Telangana is fast becoming India’s go-to destination for AI-based innovation, as articulated by IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu at the India AI Impact Summit–2026 in New Delhi. In a US-India Business Council session, he outlined the state’s impressive strides and ambitious roadmap.
Boasting top-tier infrastructure and a dynamic tech landscape, Telangana provides US investors with platforms designed for growth and adaptability. Proactive policies have created a fertile ground for AI advancement and deployment.
Strengthening ties with premier American tech players via public-private ventures, the state is leveraging AI for instantaneous oversight of public services, enhancing accountability and efficiency.
Targeted AI centers in healthcare, agriculture, education, and urban infrastructure are set to make Telangana a frontrunner. The next budget promises major funding for an AI University, a central AI Hub, and workforce upskilling programs.
Babu took to X to affirm, ‘In New Delhi, we made it clear: AI security forms the core of innovation, not a barrier. Unprotected advancement undermines trust, and ethical standards alone will propel AI forward.’
Flagship programs including AIKAM, TGDEX, AI City, and India Future City are integrating technology into people-focused, resilient governance. Notably, discussions with Indonesia’s Nezar Patria advanced plans for a Hyderabad-Jakarta skills corridor, promoting talent mobility, robust training systems, and vibrant startup networks across borders.
Telangana’s dedication to pioneering innovation and forging global alliances is unwavering.