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Telangana Eyes Space Technology as Hyderabad’s Next Growth Pillar

Telangana wants space technology to become an important part of its economy.

Minister D Sridhar Babu met representatives from 14 space-tech companies in Hyderabad.

These companies are working on rockets, satellites and other advanced systems.

They are also developing tools for communication, navigation and removing space debris.

The companies suggested building a special Space City.

This could bring businesses and specialised facilities together.

The minister said the government would consider the idea.

Telangana hopes the plan will help Hyderabad become a leading space-tech and deep-tech hub.

Key facts

Minister: D Sridhar Babu, Telangana’s IT Minister
Companies involved: Representatives of 14 leading Indian space-tech companies
Proposed initiative: A Space City providing specialised infrastructure for the space-tech ecosystem
Technologies showcased: Launch vehicles, satellite systems, orbital infrastructure, sensing, navigation and communications
Government ambition: Position Hyderabad among the world’s top five space-tech hubs
Innovation centres: More than 150 Global Innovation Centres were established in Telangana in the previous 18 months
Space-tech presence: The minister said more than 30% of India’s cutting-edge space-tech companies come from Hyderabad

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