Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal meets Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad, June 30
Prominent industrialist and Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at the Bodhi Pavilion in MCR HRD. Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao participated in the meeting.
According to an official statement released by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), during the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted Telangana's progressive governance, investor-friendly policies, and landmark reforms that have positioned the state as one of India's most preferred investment destinations.
The Chief Minister elaborated on the Government's transformative initiatives in the education sector, including the comprehensive revamp of government schools, the establishment of the Young India Skills University to equip youth with industry-relevant skills, the upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into world-class Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs), and the modernisation of polytechnic colleges to meet emerging industry requirements.
Emphasising Telangana's vision to become a global hub for digital infrastructure, the Chief Minister urged Bharti Enterprises to expedite the implementation of the Chandanvelly Data Centre Project.
He also invited the company to explore establishing a large-scale integrated data centre and AI infrastructure campus in the state.
The Chief Minister encouraged Airtel to further expand its digital, cloud, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence operations in Hyderabad. He also suggested that Bharti Enterprises nominate a senior executive to coordinate with the Government of Telangana to facilitate future investments and ensure the timely resolution of any operational issues.
As per the CMO, Sunil Bharti Mittal appreciated the Telangana Government's forward-looking initiatives and announced that Airtel would provide scholarships to students studying in government schools and Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs).
He also informed the Chief Minister that Hyderabad is being considered as Airtel's second headquarters.
Mittal further expressed Bharti Enterprises' commitment to expanding its data centre capacity in Telangana and conveyed the company's keen interest in strengthening fibre connectivity across the state.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Happy to see Airtel considering Hyderabad as their second HQ. But I hope the scholarships for government school students are substantial - not just token amounts. Real change happens when money reaches the classroom, not just in press releases.
As someone who works in tech, this is exciting news. The data centre and AI infrastructure plans could put Hyderabad on the global digital map. Revanth Reddy seems serious about industrial growth. Let's see if this translates into jobs for locals!
All these announcements are fine, but what about the ground reality? Our government schools are still understaffed and infrastructure is poor. Reforms on paper don't always work in practice. Hope this time it's different - especially the ATC upgradation plan. 🤞
Great to see focus on fibre connectivity - we desperately need better internet in rural areas of Telangana. But I'm sceptical about another 'courtesy meeting' that produces lots of photogenic moments and few results. Actions speak louder than press releases! 🙏
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