Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Telangana seeks priority in India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
Telangana's minister, D. Sridhar Babu, asked the central government to focus on Telangana for the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.
He said Hyderabad is a top spot for semiconductor design and Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
The state has great infrastructure, skilled workers, and fast business approvals.
The minister wants the government to invest in Telangana to make it a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing.
He also mentioned that Hyderabad is growing fast for GCCs in many industries.
The state is also developing smaller cities for more growth.
Telangana's minister urges Union Government to prioritize the state under India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.
Hyderabad is a leading hub for semiconductor design and Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
Telangana has strong infrastructure, skilled talent, and investor-friendly policies.
The state is developing Tier-II and Tier-III cities as emerging hubs for GCCs and advanced manufacturing.
Telangana's single-window industrial clearance system grants approvals within 21 days.
- Who
- D. Sridhar Babu, Telangana IT, Industries and Legislative Affairs Minister
- What
- Urging the Union Government to prioritize Telangana under India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
- When
- During the Rising Bharat Summit – South Edition
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To leverage Telangana's strong semiconductor design ecosystem and infrastructure for semiconductor manufacturing investments
Telangana's Perspective
Union Government's Perspective
Priority for Telangana in ISM 2.0
Telangana's Perspective
Telangana should be given priority due to its strong semiconductor design ecosystem and infrastructure.
Union Government's Perspective
The Union Government may consider other states or regions based on broader strategic and economic factors.
- Minister
- D. Sridhar Babu
- Event
- Rising Bharat Summit – South Edition
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Key Industries in Telangana
- Semiconductor design, AI, cybersecurity, advanced electronics
- GCCs in Hyderabad
- Hyderabad is a leading destination for Global Capability Centres
- Infrastructure
- Optical fibre connectivity, single-window industrial clearance system
- Investment Incentives
- Next-generation infrastructure, new incentives, skilled workforce development