Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy suggested establishing an AI Start-up Village in the state to benefit the entire nation, with backing from the Centre. He also mentioned that Hyderabad is prepared to host an AI War Room, pending approval. These proposals were put forward during his speech at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Revanth Reddy emphasized the importance of India not missing out on the AI revolution, similar to past industrial advancements. While India has excelled in services and software, it has not emerged as a creator of global tech products. He highlighted the need for India to transition from merely utilizing global platforms to producing and owning AI technologies.
The Chief Minister outlined a detailed plan for India’s AI leadership, suggesting the establishment of a National AI War Room involving both the Centre and states to oversee rapid AI progress. He expressed readiness for Hyderabad to host and develop this AI War Room if given the green light by the Centre. Additionally, he proposed setting up a top-tier AI University with branches nationwide focusing on original research.
Revanth Reddy also recommended immediate actions such as manufacturing GPU chips, integrating India into the global AI supply chain, and addressing potential job displacement due to AI. He proposed a National AI Fund to aid start-ups and promote youth-led AI innovation. Furthermore, he called for the formation of an India AI Council akin to the GST Council or NITI Aayog to steer AI policy and coordination, along with a dedicated AI Ministry to enact laws preventing AI misuse and ensuring national security and social justice.
He suggested hosting AI Summits biannually in various cities to sustain momentum and international involvement, inviting both global and national institutions to collaborate with Telangana on AI progress and governance.
