7 months ago
Telangana CM Proposes WEF Follow-Up in Hyderabad
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, met with leaders from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland.
He suggested having another WEF meeting in Hyderabad, India, to continue discussions from the main WEF event.
The WEF leaders liked this idea and said they would consider it.
Meanwhile, a leader from the BRS party accused Revanth Reddy of spending public money on expensive clothes and shoes.
The Chief Minister and his team talked about Telangana's plans to become a big economic hub by 2047 and showed off the state's strengths in areas like healthcare, technology, and sports.
They also discussed projects like the Bharat Future City, which aims to be a model for sustainable urban development.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy proposed hosting an annual follow-up WEF meeting in Hyderabad to facilitate continued discussions.
WEF leaders Jeremy Jurgens and Manju George responded positively to the proposal, indicating they would consider it.
Telangana presented its Telangana Rising 2047 vision and economic strategy, including projects like Bharat Future City and C4IR Telangana.
BRS leader accused Revanth Reddy of spending public money on luxury brands like Hermes and Burberry.
Telangana highlighted its strengths in aerospace, defense, bio-design, software, pharma, and skilling initiatives.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, BRS leader Srinivas Reddy Jakkireddy, Jeremy Jurgens, Manju George
- What
- Proposal for a follow-up WEF meeting in Hyderabad and accusations of luxury spending
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland and Hyderabad, India
- When
- During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To facilitate follow-up on WEF discussions and promote Hyderabad as a business hub
Key facts
- Accused Person
- Revanth Reddy
- Accuser
- Srinivas Reddy Jakkireddy (BRS Leader)
- Alleged Expenses
- Hermes sandals (Rs 60,000), Hermes jacket (Rs 6 lakh), Burberry shirt (Rs 42,000)
- Event
- World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
- Proposed Meeting
- Follow-up WEF meeting in Hyderabad (July/August)
- Investment Attracted
- Rs 5.75 lakh crore at Telangana Rising Global Summit
- WEF Representatives
- Jeremy Jurgens (Managing Director), Manju George (Head of Strategic Impact and Integration, C4IR Network)
- Telangana Vision
- Telangana Rising 2047
- Economic Strategy
- CURE, PURE, RARE
- Key Projects
- Bharat Future City, C4IR Telangana
Timeline
Revanth Reddy wows Davos with 'Telangana Rising 2047'.
Then, he vows to bring forum magic to Hyderabad.
CM Reddy's Davos success sparks idea: host forum in Hyderabad.
After promoting 'Telangana Rising' at WEF, CM proposes Hyderabad meet.
Hyderabad to host another World Economic Forum meeting.
Quotes
A. Revanth Reddy
Chief Minister of Telangana
“Seeing is believing. We would like to showcase to the world the wonderful opportunities and resources our state can offer. So we are ready to host a WEF follow-up meet annually in Hyderabad.”
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“Our main priority area for the younger population is skilling and sports.”
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Jeremy Jurgens
Managing Director, World Economic Forum (WEF)
“We would like to partner in the Telangana Rising vision and be a part of the journey. Hyderabad has a great talent base.”
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“We shall take this forward in the near future.”
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Sources
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WEF Comes Forward to Partner in Telangana Rising 2047 Vision
