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Google Partners with Telangana on Climate, Farming & Tech at Davos 2026

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Telangana's delegation led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held strategic talks with Google's APAC President Sanjay Gupta. The discussions focused on applying Google's expertise to address climate change, modernize agriculture, and reduce urban pollution in Hyderabad. Key collaboration areas identified include traffic management, cybersecurity, and bolstering the state's startup ecosystem through its new Google hub. State ministers also outlined skilling initiatives and digital infrastructure projects as part of the broader partnership framework.

Key Points: Google-Telangana Partnership on Climate & Agriculture at WEF

  • Climate change impact on agriculture
  • Pollution-free Hyderabad initiative
  • Google for Startups hub support
  • Skilling & AI education programs
  • Traffic & cybersecurity collaboration
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WEF 2026: Google keen to partner with Telangana in solving agriculture & climate change-related issues

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Google APAC head Sanjay Gupta at Davos to collaborate on climate change, agriculture, and urban tech solutions.

"Google would be happy to fully support Telangana in traffic control, cybersecurity, agriculture, startups, and climate change. - Sanjay Gupta"

Davos Januar, y 20

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy-led 'Telangana Rising' delegation held a comprehensive discussion on finding solutions to solve the issue of climate change, its impact on agriculture, as well as the adverse effects of pollution on urban areas.

According to the Telangana government, in a meeting with Google's APAC President Sanjay Gupta, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy explained about the state's CURE, PURE, RARE framework for regional economic growth and plans to make core Hyderabad pollution-free.

He also highlighted potential areas of engagement, such as traffic control, cybersecurity, and further support for startup innovation.

The Chief Minister thanked the Google team for setting up the first-ever Google for Startups hub in Hyderabad.

The delegation spoke about the issue of overuse of fertiliser and the need for educating farmers. The Chief Minister said there is a need to work on preventive steps for solving issues related to soil and farming.

Google's APAC President, Sanjay Gupta, said the organisation would be happy to fully support Telangana in traffic control, cybersecurity, agriculture, startups, and climate change.

Minister D. Sridhar Babu mentioned the wide-ranging skilling initiatives taken up by the Telangana government -- Young India Skills University, BFSI Skilling, partnerships with Khan Academy & Physicswallah, and AI curriculum. He also highlighted the government's initiative of providing free power to government schools and the supply of high-speed internet through T-Fibre, as per the CMO.

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and senior officials took part in the meeting.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good to see Hyderabad getting more global recognition. The Google for Startups hub is a big win. But I hope the government ensures that the benefits of these tech partnerships, like in traffic control and cybersecurity, reach the common citizen and not just stay in Hi-Tec City. Our local problems need local, affordable solutions too.
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Rohit P
Educating farmers about fertilizer overuse is the need of the hour. My uncle is a farmer in Nalgonda, and he says the soil has become so hard. If Google can help with simple apps in Telugu that give soil health advice and weather alerts, it would be a massive help. Action on the ground is what matters now.
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Andrew M
As someone working in the tech sector here, the skilling initiatives with Khan Academy and the AI curriculum are very promising. Building a local talent pool is key for long-term growth. Partnerships like this can put Hyderabad firmly on the global tech map. Exciting times!
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Kavya N
Making core Hyderabad pollution-free is a dream! The traffic is chaotic. If Google's AI can help optimize signals and manage flow, it would be a blessing for daily commuters. But let's also focus on improving public transport simultaneously. One tech solution alone won't fix it.
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Varun X
While the intent is good, I'm cautiously optimistic. We've seen many big announcements before. The real test is implementation and ensuring data privacy when a giant like Google gets involved in areas like traffic and agriculture. The government must have strong oversight. Jai Telangana!

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