Hyderabad to play a key role in India’s AI, Semiconductor and Electronics Growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
At an Industry Leader Town Hall in Hyderabad organised by HYSEA, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged the Indian IT sector to transition from a software services model to an “AI as a Service” model. He emphasised that India’s next phase of growth will be powered by artificial intelligence, semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, and advanced infrastructure, all aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The minister highlighted that the strategic shift to AI should be propelled by industry-academia collaboration, noting that a comprehensive AI curriculum has already been developed with NASSCOM to train the future workforce.
Addressing advancements in the semiconductor sector, Vaishnaw stated that India’s long-standing dream of building a semiconductor ecosystem is now a reality. He revealed that twelve manufacturing plants are currently under development, with three already exporting chips to Europe and Japan. To capitalise on the global shortage of skilled engineering talent, the government has provided advanced semiconductor design tools to 315 universities. Furthermore, electronics manufacturing is booming, with mobile phones leading exports. The sector is expected to grow to twenty lakh crore rupees, with the central government heavily supporting companies and infrastructure clusters in Telangana.
Regarding connectivity, the minister shared that Hyderabad is slated to become a critical high-speed rail hub with three planned bullet train corridors. He highlighted a massive surge in railway investments for Telangana, noting that the state now receives over 5,400 crore rupees annually compared to the 880 crore rupees allocated during the previous UPA regime. Additionally, forty railway stations in the state are being modernised under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Vaishnaw praised Hyderabad as a central pillar for technology-led innovation, emphasising its vital contributions to digital public infrastructure, local Kavach safety technology, and global VFX sectors.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, who also attended the town hall, stressed the importance of balanced regional growth. He stated that development must expand beyond Hyderabad into tier-II cities like Warangal and Karimnagar to distribute investment and employment opportunities evenly. He also noted that the complete electrification of lines and the redevelopment of key stations like Secunderabad would transform regional connectivity. Following the interactive session, both ministers visited the Medha Bogies Factory at Kondakal and Medha Servo Drives, where they inspected manufacturing operations and assessed safety preparedness ahead of the facility’s commissioning phase.
