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Telangana Aims to Be Global Logistics Hub by 2047, Says Minister Sridhar Babu

Telangana's IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced the state's ambitious plan to become a leading global logistics hub by 2047. The strategy is part of the 'Telangana Rising 2047' framework, which aims to double the state's contribution to India's GDP to 10% and build a $3 trillion economy. Key initiatives include major infrastructure projects, a new logistics policy, digital integration, and sustainability efforts. The government is also focusing on skill development and inviting industry investment in multi-modal logistics and green mobility.

Key Points: Telangana's 2047 Plan to Become Global Logistics Hub

  • Structured roadmap for global logistics hub
  • Targets 10% of India's GDP by 2047
  • Focus on infrastructure & digital integration
  • Policy support & sustainability initiatives
  • Building skilled logistics workforce
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Telangana aims to emerge as global logistics hub by 2047: Sridhar Babu

Telangana outlines roadmap to become a global logistics destination by 2047, targeting a $3 trillion economy and 10% of India's GDP.

"The logistics sector would play a key role in the State's long-term development vision under the Telangana Rising 2047 framework - D Sridhar Babu"

Hyderabad, February 26

Telangana is working with a structured roadmap to emerge as one of India's leading logistics hubs and position itself as a global logistics destination by 2047, IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said on Thursday.

Speaking at the Transport Logistic India 2026 conference organised by Messe Munchen India at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, the Minister outlined the State government's strategy to build a future-ready logistics ecosystem through infrastructure expansion, digital integration, policy support, sustainability initiatives and skill development, according to a release.

Sridhar Babu said the logistics sector would play a key role in the State's long-term development vision under the Telangana Rising 2047 framework, which targets increasing Telangana's contribution to India's GDP from about 5 per cent at present to 10 per cent by 2047 while supporting the goal of building a USD 3-trillion State economy.

Referring to global shifts in the sector, he highlighted supply-chain realignment, AI-enabled logistics and sustainability as major trends shaping the industry, adding that Telangana is leveraging its geographic location to strengthen its logistics competitiveness, according to a release.

The Minister said infrastructure projects such as the Regional Ring Road, Metro Rail Phase-II, proposed airports, development of a dry port, implementation of Telangana Logistics Policy 2.0 and creation of dedicated logistics parks would strengthen the State's logistics ecosystem.

He said the government is working with Young India Skills University and industry partners to build a skilled workforce aligned with emerging logistics requirements, according to a release.

Inviting industry participation, Sridhar Babu called for investment in multi-modal logistics, rail-linked infrastructure, air cargo, cold chain, Grade-A warehousing, automation, digital logistics platforms and green mobility.

The State government would support investors through faster approvals, transparent policies and an industry-friendly regulatory framework, he added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Doubling the state's contribution to India's GDP is a massive goal. The focus on AI and digital platforms is the right way to go. But I hope the 'skill development' part is real and creates good jobs for local youth, not just low-paying warehouse work.
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Rohit P
All these plans sound great on paper. But what about the current traffic chaos in Hyderabad? Before building new ring roads, they need to fix the existing infrastructure. The Metro expansion is good, but it's moving too slowly.
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Sarah B
As someone working in supply chain tech, the mention of AI-enabled logistics and green mobility is very encouraging. Telangana could attract a lot of foreign investment if they get the policy framework right. The 2047 timeline gives them room to build properly.
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Karthik V
Good to see focus on cold chain and warehousing. Our farmers in the state suffer huge post-harvest losses. A modern logistics hub should first benefit our local agriculture and SMEs, not just big corporations. Hope that's part of the plan.
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Michael C
"Faster approvals" and "transparent policies" are the key phrases here. That's what investors actually care about. If Telangana can deliver on that bureaucratic ease, the rest will follow. Competing with Gujarat and Maharashtra won't be easy though.

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