CM Revanth Reddy Urges India AI Council and AI Ministry, Proposes War Room in Hyderabad
Revanth Reddy calls for India AI Council, AI Ministry, and National AI War Room in Hyderabad at India-AI Impact Summit to position India as global AI leader.
In a major policy push, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged the creation of an India AI Council and a dedicated AI Ministry to guide governance, legal safeguards, and national security frameworks in the rapidly evolving Artificial Intelligence landscape.
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He emphasized that AI must be used as a powerful tool for social justice, poverty eradication, and inclusive growth.
Address at India-AI Impact Summit 2026
Delivering the keynote at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, the Chief Minister invited global technology leaders to collaborate with Telangana across all areas of AI development.
He highlighted that AI represents a transformative shift comparable to historic innovations and called for strong institutional support to harness its potential.
Key Proposals Announced
Revanth Reddy outlined a comprehensive roadmap to position India as a global AI leader.
Major proposals include:
- Establishment of an India AI Council as a national apex body
- Creation of a dedicated AI Ministry
- Launch of a National AI Fund to support startups
- Setting up an AI Startup Village in Telangana
- Biannual AI Summits across Indian cities
These initiatives aim to strengthen policy, innovation, and investment ecosystems.
National AI War Room and AI University
The Chief Minister proposed a National AI War Room involving the Centre and states to continuously track global AI developments, offering Hyderabad as the host city.
He also called for a world-class AI University with campuses across India, focused on original research and advanced innovation.
Focus on Manufacturing, Skills, and Jobs
Revanth Reddy stressed the importance of building domestic capabilities across the AI value chain, including chip manufacturing, data infrastructure, and platforms.
He highlighted the need for reskilling and upskilling programmes to ensure AI creates more employment opportunities than it displaces.
India Must Lead the AI Revolution
The Revanth Reddy proposal for an India AI Council, AI Ministry, and National AI War Room reflects a vision for India to move from being a technology user to a global innovator.
He concluded that with decisive policy action and strategic investments, India can emerge as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence, ensuring technological progress benefits society at large.
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