Budget retains allocation for IT Dept at ₹774 cr.
1 week, 6 days ago

Budget retains allocation for IT Dept at ₹774 cr.

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu in his Budget 2025-26 speech said Information Technology sector in Telangana witnessed remarkable growth over the past year on the back of the progressive government policies that actively support expansion of the services sector. Google accelerator In a significant milestone for initiative, tech giant Google has committed to establishing an AI-powered Accelerator Centre in the AI City, the Finance Minister said. Telangana is committed to becoming a global leader in AI, he said, adding the State government in September had hosted the AI Global Summit – 2024 that attracted 10,000 delegates, including industry leaders, AI experts, startup founders, and students from over 100 countries. The government has also unveiled the AI Strategic Roadmap, outlining key focus areas such as fostering AI-driven startups, upskilling government employees and youth in AI, and integrating AI into governance and public administration.

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