Revanth Says State To Lead Aerospace By ’47
Chief Minister’s special secretary B. Ajith Reddy, Skyroot co-founder and COO Naga Bharath Daka, and other officials were present at the event.
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday said Telangana was poised to become a global leader in the aerospace sector by 2047, as he flagged off the flight hardware of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, to Sriharikota.
The rocket, entirely designed and developed in Hyderabad, was ceremonially dispatched to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, marking a key milestone in Telangana’s aerospace ambitions. Skyroot is preparing to undertake India’s first private orbital launch attempt in the coming months.
Congratulating the Skyroot team, Revanth Reddy said it was a matter of pride that the rocket had been completely designed and developed in Hyderabad. He noted that the company had launched its first rocket in 2022 and described its rapid progress towards an orbital launch as a remarkable achievement. Industries minister D. Sridhar Babu was present at the event
Highlighting Telangana’s strong position in the aerospace sector, Revanth Reddy said the state was ranked number one in India and hosted global leaders such as Boeing, Airbus and Safran. He reiterated that aerospace has been identified as a key growth sector in the state’s vision to emerge as a global hub by 2047.
Revanth Reddy also underscored the state’s exceptional performance in engineering exports since December 2023. Citing Central government data, he said Telangana had recorded the highest growth of 117.9 per cent among Indian states between 2023–24 and 2024–25, driven largely by aircraft parts and defence equipment.
Emphasising skill development, the Chief Minister said the government is focusing on training youth for the aerospace sector through partnerships with global universities and industry leaders. He highlighted ongoing initiatives through the Young India Skills University (YISU), Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs) and the proposed upgradation of polytechnic colleges. The government plans to bring ATCs and polytechnic institutions under YISU to ensure uniform, industry-driven curricula.
“Our focus is on training the trainers to deliver high-quality education,” he said, adding that Tata Technologies is already providing training to instructors in ATCs across the state.
Skyroot Aerospace CEO and co-founder Pawan Kumar Chandana expressed keen interest in collaborating with YISU. He said the Skills University concept aligned well with industry requirements and could help address the talent gap faced by companies in the sector. The Chief Minister invited the Skyroot leadership to visit ATCs in Mallepally and highlighted the flexibility offered by YISU in updating curricula in line with evolving industry needs.
The Chief Minister also touched upon the government’s plans to reform the school education system, noting that despite spending Rs 1.08 lakh per student annually in government schools, desired learning outcomes are yet to be achieved. He said a comprehensive strategy has been prepared to address these gaps.
Chief Minister’s special secretary B. Ajith Reddy, Skyroot co-founder and COO Naga Bharath Daka, and other officials were present at the event.
