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Telangana to evaluate request from spacetech firms for Space City: IT Minister

Telangana has set its sights on space technology as a fourth pillar of its economic growth story, Mr. Sridhar Babu said

Telangana to evaluate request from spacetech firms for Space City: IT Minister

The Telangana government is considering a request from 14 space technology firms to develop a dedicated Space City, according to IT Minister D.Sridhar Babu. The minister met with the leadership of these companies, who are working on developing rockets, satellites, and other cutting-edge space-related technologies. Babu stated that the government will evaluate the proposal as part of Telangana's broader strategy to position Hyderabad among the world's top five space-tech hubs.

The state has already established a strong presence in information technology, Life Sciences, and aerospace and defence, and is now focusing on space technology as its fourth pillar of economic growth.

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