Hyderabad: Google has announced a strategic collaboration with the Government of Telangana to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for transformative growth across the state. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to revolutionize agriculture, mobility, education, sustainability, and governance while bridging the digital divide and preparing the workforce for an AI-driven future.
The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, IT Minister Sridhar Babu, and Google representatives. Under this collaboration, Google will develop AI-driven agricultural solutions to support farmers, improve public mobility through enhanced transit data integration, and promote AI skilling programs. Initiatives also include strengthening digital learning through Google for Education, launching an Open Agriculture Network to connect farmers with essential resources, and expanding open data access via Google’s Data Commons platform. Additionally, the partnership aims to accelerate solar energy adoption with Google’s Solar API and boost the state’s startup ecosystem through accelerator programs.
Hailing the collaboration, CM Revanth Reddy stated, “This partnership with Google aligns with our vision for an AI-powered Telangana. By integrating advanced AI solutions, we aim to drive innovation, enhance public services, and propel economic progress.”
Preeti Lobana, Country Manager, Google India, added, “Google is committed to India’s digital future, and this collaboration will help Telangana build an AI-ready workforce, foster startup innovation, and address critical areas like agriculture and sustainability. AI has immense potential, and together, we look forward to unlocking its benefits for equitable growth across the state.”
This partnership marks a significant step in Telangana’s digital transformation, positioning the state at the forefront of AI-driven development in India.
