Telangana Ready to Support AI Technologies That Drive Social Impact
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2024-12-24 11:20 GMT
Hyderabad: Startups are driving innovation, and Telangana is ready to support AI solutions that drive social impact, said Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary of the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, and the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana. He was speaking at Woxsen University’s Future Tech Summit 2024.
Jayesh Ranjan asked everyone to explore as many use cases as possible and work towards turning them into reality instead of leaving them as mere possibilities.
“The Telangana government recently organized the Global AI Summit, with the theme: Making AI Work for Everyone. As it suggests, we must focus on using AI to benefit everyone. Telangana is uniquely positioned to explore and implement AI solutions, and we are happy to onboard the latest technologies that are relevant to the government. If there are solutions that enhance agricultural productivity, reduce crop losses, improve healthcare in remote areas, or promote education in government schools, we will gladly adopt them,” he said.
He also highlighted the critical role of young innovators and startups and pointed out their importance in driving innovation. “Startups are contributing more than traditional institutions because they are agile and not bogged down by legacy. They move swiftly, attract talented individuals, and secure funding. These factors collectively align to enable their success. In Telangana, our strategic support to startups—providing data access, expert mentoring, and early-stage funding—has proven successful. We are open to collaborating with educational institutes, foreign universities, or institutions to create startup programs and offer support,” he added.
The event also marked the launch of AIRC Magazine and the inauguration of the AI & BA Club, both designed to foster collaboration and innovation in the fields of AI and business analytics.