The Morning Brief South Capital: Telangana’s Push for Mini-Hyderabads
Aug 15, 2025
Sridhar Babu, Telangana’s Minister for IT, Industries, and Legislative Affairs, dives into the state's ambitious plans for becoming a trillion-dollar economy. He discusses Hyderabad's growth as a tech hub and the drive to create 'mini-Hyderabads' in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The conversation covers AI initiatives, a dedicated AI university, and the integration of AI in government services. Babu also touches on advancements in aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing, all while promoting sustainability and competing strategically with neighboring states.
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Politics Shapes Project Allocation
- Inter-state competition is intense and sometimes politicised when Centre projects get allocated across neighbouring states.
- Telangana publicly raised concerns when a semiconductor unit originally planned near Hyderabad moved to Andhra Pradesh.
Ambitious Growth Target Through Decentralised Tech
- Telangana aims to become a $1 trillion economy within a decade and $3 trillion by 2047 by leveraging technology and talent.
- The state plans to extend tech growth beyond Hyderabad into tier-2 and tier-3 cities to widen employment and innovation.
Fast Approvals And Industry-Led Skilling
- Speed up approvals and modernize skills training to attract businesses and make graduates job-ready.
- Partner with industry for curriculum changes and modernize ITIs to convert interns into employees.