Hyderabad, India – Google has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Government of Telangana to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) across critical sectors, including agriculture, mobility, education, sustainability, and governance. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to foster AI-driven innovation, bridge the digital divide, and equip the workforce with future-ready skills.
As part of this initiative, Google will collaborate with Telangana to develop AI-powered solutions that support farmers in agriculture, enhance mobility through transit data integration, and improve governance. The partnership will also focus on AI skilling programs, expanding digital learning ecosystems through Google for Education, and launching an Open Agriculture Network to connect farmers with essential resources.
Additionally, the collaboration will enhance open data accessibility through Google’s Data Commons platform, accelerate solar adoption via Google’s Solar API, and support startups through specialized accelerator programs.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and IT Minister Sridhar Babu, along with representatives from Google. The Chief Minister emphasized that this collaboration aligns with Telangana’s vision of becoming an AI-driven state, aiming to revolutionize governance and drive economic progress.
Google India’s Country Manager, Preeti Lobana, highlighted the company’s commitment to India’s digital future, stating that AI has the potential to bring transformative growth in sectors such as agriculture, education, and sustainability. She noted that this partnership marks a significant step in fostering an AI-ready workforce and addressing critical challenges through advanced technology.
This strategic alliance underscores Telangana’s ambition to harness AI for societal progress and economic development, positioning the state as a leader in AI adoption and innovation.