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Telangana CM Proposes AI Start-up Village & National War Room in Hyderabad

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has proposed establishing a national AI Start-up Village in the state and an AI War Room in Hyderabad. He outlined a comprehensive roadmap for India's AI leadership, stressing the need to move from being technology users to producers and owners. His proposals include creating a National AI Fund, a dedicated AI Ministry, and a world-class AI University with campuses across India. Reddy made these announcements while addressing the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

Key Points: Revanth Reddy Proposes AI Start-up Village, War Room for India

  • AI Start-up Village for nation
  • Hyderabad to host AI War Room
  • Push for GPU chip manufacturing
  • National AI Fund for start-ups
  • Dedicated AI Ministry proposed
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CM Revanth Reddy moots AI Start-up Village in Telangana, AI War Room in Hyderabad

Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy proposes an AI Start-up Village and a National AI War Room in Hyderabad to position India as a global AI leader.

"India must move from being only a user of global platforms to becoming a producer and owner of AI technologies. - A. Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad/New Delhi, Feb 20 Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday mooted a proposal to establish an AI Start-up Village in the state to serve the entire nation, with support from the Centre.

Revanth Reddy also said that Hyderabad is ready to host AI War Room, if approved by the Centre.

He mooted the proposals during his address at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the Telangana Chief Minister stated that India must not miss the AI revolution as it did the industrial and manufacturing revolutions. While India excelled in the services and software sectors, it did not create global technology products, he said.

He stressed that India must move from being only a user of global platforms to becoming a producer and owner of AI technologies.

The Chief Minister proposed that India should lead across all layers of AI, including GPU chip manufacturing, green energy, data storage, platforms and core AI languages, applications and AI-driven services

Outlining a comprehensive roadmap for India's AI leadership, he suggested the establishment of a National AI War Room with participation from the Centre and states to monitor rapid AI developments.

Revanth Reddy stated that Hyderabad is ready to host and build such an AI War Room, if approved by the Centre.

He also proposed the creation of a world-class AI University with campuses across India focused on original research, as well as immediate efforts to manufacture GPU chips and integrate India into the global AI supply chain, including securing rare minerals.

He also suggested a national assessment of AI-driven job displacement, coupled with massive investment in re-skilling and job creation.

Revanth Reddy mooted a National AI Fund to support start-ups and encourage youth-led AI innovation.

The Chief Minister urged the establishment of an India AI Council, on the lines of the GST Council or NITI Aayog, as an apex body for AI policy and coordination, a dedicated AI Ministry to frame laws preventing misuse of AI, safeguard national security, and ensure AI is used for social justice and poverty eradication.

He also suggested that India should host AI Summits every six months in different cities to maintain momentum and global engagement.

He invited global and national institutions to partner with Telangana in advancing AI innovation and governance.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The focus on job displacement assessment and re-skilling is crucial. AI will change the job market dramatically. We need these safety nets in place *before* mass adoption, not after. Good to see it's part of the proposal.
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Priya S
While the ambition is great, I'm a bit skeptical. We hear big announcements like "Start-up Village" and "AI University" often. The real test is execution and sustained funding. Will this be another project that loses steam after the headlines fade?
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Vikram M
Hosting AI summits every six months in different cities is a brilliant idea! It will decentralize the ecosystem and give a boost to local economies beyond just Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Let's make AI a pan-India movement.
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Rohit P
The part about securing rare minerals for the supply chain is key. We can't be dependent on other countries for critical materials. This is a national security issue as much as a tech one. Jai Hind!
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Ananya R
Love the emphasis on using AI for social justice and poverty eradication. Technology should uplift everyone, not just create more billionaires. A dedicated ministry to prevent misuse is also very necessary. 👏

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