Google has expressed its willingness to partner with Telangana across key areas such as climate change mitigation, agriculture, traffic management, cybersecurity, and startup innovation, following a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy-led Telangana Rising delegation.
During discussions with Google’s Asia-Pacific President Sanjay Gupta, the Telangana government presented its vision for sustainable and technology-driven growth The meeting centred on addressing the impact of climate change on agriculture, the challenges posed by pollution in urban areas, and the role technology can play in offering long-term solutions.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy outlined the state’s CURE, PURE and RARE framework, which aims to drive balanced regional economic development. He also shared plans to make core areas of Hyderabad pollution-free, seeking Google’s expertise in deploying advanced digital tools for environmental monitoring and urban management.
Agriculture emerged as a key theme, with the delegation highlighting the issue of fertiliser overuse and the urgent need to educate farmers on sustainable practices. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of preventive measures to protect soil health and ensure agricultural sustainability in the face of climate change.
The discussions also explored collaboration in traffic control systems, strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure, and expanding support for Telangana’s startup ecosystem.
Responding to the proposals, Sanjay Gupta said Google would be happy to extend full support to Telangana in areas including climate action, agriculture, startups, traffic management, and cybersecurity, reinforcing the company’s commitment to long-term collaboration with the state.
IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu highlighted Telangana’s broad skilling initiatives, including the Young India Skills University, BFSI-focused skilling programmes, partnerships with Khan Academy and Physicswallah, and the introduction of an AI curriculum.
