Sridhar Babu Urges IT Firms to Mentor 2 Lakh Telangana Graduates Yearly, Announces AI Hub Launch Soon
Sridhar Babu urges IT firms to mentor 2 lakh Telangana graduates yearly; announces AI Hub launch soon at PSR Techhub event in Hyderabad.
In Hyderabad, Minister for IT and Industries Duddilla Sridhar Babu on May 4 urged IT firms to take direct responsibility for mentoring and skilling nearly 2 lakh engineering graduates passing out every year in Telangana.
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Speaking at the 10th anniversary celebration of PSR Techhub held at Taj Vivanta Begumpet on Monday, the Minister emphasized that classroom education alone cannot bridge the gap between academic learning and industry readiness. The initiative is ongoing with plans for structured skilling programmes and the upcoming AI Hub.
Sridhar Babu Calls IT Firms to Mentor 2 Lakh Graduates
Addressing entrepreneurs and young professionals, the Minister highlighted the scale of the challenge and opportunity.
He stated:
- Nearly 2 lakh engineering graduates pass out every year in Telangana
- The responsibility of making them industry-ready cannot rest with the government alone
“The industry must step forward not just to absorb this talent, but to actively train, mentor, and shape it,” he said.
He urged IT companies to:
- Institutionalise structured skilling programmes
- Provide mentorship for graduates
- Actively participate in workforce development
AI Hub to Be Operational in Next Couple of Months
Announcing a key development, Duddilla Sridhar Babu revealed that the Telangana government will operationalise its AI Hub within the next couple of months.
The AI Hub will:
- Offer structured upskilling programmes
- Provide reskilling opportunities for software engineers
- Strengthen industry readiness across the state
PSR Techhub Example of Growth and Employment
The Minister praised PSR Techhub as a model company.
Key achievements:
- Founded in 2016
- Turnover reached ₹120 crore
- Provided employment to over 250 associates
He said the company demonstrates how mid-sized IT firms can contribute to Telangana’s technology workforce.
Minister Congratulates Founder Ranga Rao and Team
Sridhar Babu congratulated Ranga Rao and the entire PSR Techhub team for completing 10 years.
He described the company as:
- A model of disciplined entrepreneurship
- An example of resilient leadership
He also noted that the company successfully navigated challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic.
PSR Techhub Director P. Namyutha Commits to Training Graduates
Responding to the Minister’s appeal, Director P. Namyutha made a commitment:
- “The Minister has shown us the way. We will train fresh engineering graduates. We will mentor them, walk with them, and help them find their footing in this industry — because someone once did that for us, and we have never forgotten it,” she said.
She also announced:
- PSR Techhub will expand globally
- Clients are already established across the world
Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu urged IT firms in Hyderabad to mentor nearly 2 lakh engineering graduates passing out every year in Telangana, highlighting the need for industry-led skilling at the PSR Techhub 10th anniversary event held at Taj Vivanta Begumpet. He announced that an AI Hub will be launched in the next couple of months to support upskilling and reskilling. PSR Techhub, founded in 2016 with a turnover of ₹120 crore and over 250 employees, committed to training graduates as part of this initiative. The efforts are ongoing to strengthen industry readiness.
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