At the India AI Impact Summit–2026 in New Delhi, Telangana’s IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu painted a vivid picture of the state as an emerging powerhouse in AI innovation. Speaking at a USIBC roundtable, he detailed how strategic investments and policies are propelling Telangana ahead in the global tech race.
With superior infrastructure and a thriving tech ecosystem, Telangana offers American firms scalable solutions tailored for tomorrow’s challenges. Forward-thinking governance has fostered an environment ripe for AI breakthroughs, from research to real-world applications.
Collaborations with top US technology companies are intensifying through public-private partnerships. AI is revolutionizing public administration with live monitoring, ensuring efficient and transparent services.
The minister announced plans for AI innovation hubs across key sectors including health, farming, learning, and city planning. Budget allocations will focus on launching an AI University, building an AI Hub, and nurturing talent pools.
Posting on X, Babu stressed, ‘Security in AI isn’t an obstacle—it’s the foundation of true innovation. Without it, progress risks losing public faith, and only accountable benchmarks will unlock AI’s full potential.’
Projects like AIKAM, TGDEX, AI City, and India Future City exemplify Telangana’s push for inclusive, sustainable governance powered by technology. A key highlight was Babu’s meeting with Indonesian counterpart Nezar Patria, discussing a tech corridor between Hyderabad and Jakarta to facilitate skill-sharing, ecosystem synergies, and startup collaborations.
This commitment underscores Telangana’s role as a beacon for innovation-driven development and international partnerships.