Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recently inaugurated Microsoft’s new campus in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The facility spans 1.1 million square feet and can accommodate up to 2,500 employees. This development further strengthens Hyderabad’s reputation as a major global technology hub.
The inauguration event was attended by IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu and senior Microsoft executives. During the event, the Telangana government and Microsoft signed an important agreement to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center at Hyderabad’s AI City. Microsoft also announced a massive investment of ₹15,000 crore in the AI sector within the state.
Microsoft’s AI Initiatives in Telangana
As part of its collaboration with the Telangana government, Microsoft introduced three major AI training programs. These programs aim to upskill over 1.2 lakh individuals in the state:
– Advantage Telangana (ADVANTA(I)GE Telangana): Microsoft AI Foundations Academy will introduce AI courses in 500 government schools, benefiting around 50,000 students.
– AI-Industry Pro: This program will provide skill enhancement training for 20,000 industry professionals in Telangana.
– AI-Govern Initiative: Microsoft will establish an AI Center of Excellence (CoE) to train approximately 50,000 government officials in AI, cybersecurity, and digital productivity.
Additionally, Microsoft has pledged to expand its investment in hyper-scale AI data centers within Telangana. The company plans to invest another ₹15,000 crore in the coming years to support AI infrastructure development.
A Milestone for Hyderabad’s AI Growth
Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy highlighted the importance of Microsoft’s expansion in Hyderabad.
“As the world moves toward Artificial Intelligence-driven advancements, Microsoft’s new facility in Hyderabad is a matter of pride. This expansion will not only create more jobs for our youth but also empower them with cutting-edge skills,” he said.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s visit to Hyderabad in January played a crucial role in finalizing this agreement. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Microsoft will help the Telangana government modernize its IT infrastructure and expand cloud-based services powered by AI.
“Hyderabad and Microsoft share a long-standing relationship. The launch of this new facility marks another milestone in our journey together. Hyderabad has emerged as a global technology powerhouse, attracting top talent and fostering innovation. We look forward to a stronger future with Microsoft,” CM Revanth Reddy added.
Leaders and Officials in Attendance
The event was attended by Minister Sridhar Babu, Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman Arekapudi Gandhi, Industries Department Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, and Microsoft India Development Center Managing Director Rajiv Kumar, among other dignitaries.
With this new partnership, Hyderabad is set to strengthen its position as a leading AI and technology hub. The initiative is expected to drive further innovation and job creation in the sector.
