Hyderabad, July 7 (RAHNUMA): Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka stated that the state is not only attracting investments, but also integrating environmental protection and social responsibility, thereby positioning itself as a guiding force for AI standards.
He, along with Industries and IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu, inaugurated the “Green Growth Economic Summit – The Hyderabad Collective” at HICC in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
The summit, organised under the aegis of “The Meridian Collective,” will be held over two days.
Addressing delegates from various countries, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasised that AI is not just about cloud computing and servers, but also involves critical resources such as electricity, water, land, and human capital.
“We are not opposing AI, but we are guiding the world on how AI should be developed,” he clarified. Bhatti Vikramarka said that Telangana is emerging as a hub for AI by promoting renewable energy and responsible resource management instead of depleting natural resources like water and electricity.
While aggressively inviting investments, Telangana is ensuring that they benefit both the environment and local communities.
“It is not just about allocating land, water, and electricity. Industries must enhance local skills, use clean energy, and rely only on recycled water. This is not just engineering efficiency—it reflects our core values,” he said.
At a time when the world is discussing carbon credits, Telangana has introduced the concept of “People’s Credit.” The government aims to ensure that AI investments go beyond data centers and contribute to local employment generation and skill development among rural youth, he said.
The Deputy Chief Minister stressed that investments must come with clean energy, transparency, and respect for people. Companies must not only reduce emissions but also take responsibility for enhancing local intellectual capital, he said.
He strongly asserted that technology must never compete with agriculture and the water needs of common people. Telangana will prioritise AI systems that adopt the most responsible water usage practices, Bhatti Vikramarka said.
The Deputy Chief Minister also stated that AI should be accessible to common citizens, breaking language barriers and creating employment opportunities for rural youth from Mahabubabad to Adilabad.
Bhatti Vikramarka proudly declared that Telangana is not just a hub for data centres, but also a role model for teaching the world how to build them responsibly.
Welcoming industries while standing firmly on the side of people, the Telangana government’s efforts are expected to position Hyderabad as a global benchmark for AI standards in the future, he added.
