Hyderabad CM Proposes Comprehensive National AI Institutional Framework
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of Telangana made a significant appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, urging the establishment of a comprehensive national institutional framework dedicated to artificial intelligence. The proposal was presented during his keynote address at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.
Key Components of the Proposed AI Framework
The chief minister outlined several critical components for this framework, emphasizing that the unprecedented speed of AI development demands coordinated, real-time response mechanisms involving both Union and state governments.
- National AI War Room: Revanth Reddy suggested creating a war room to enable the Centre and states to monitor and respond to the latest AI developments. He specifically proposed Hyderabad as a potential host for such a facility with support from the central government.
- Statutory AI Council: Modeled on successful bodies like the GST Council and NITI Aayog, this apex policy body would ensure uniform regulation, strategic direction, and cooperative federal decision-making. The council would help align policies across states, address regulatory gaps, and provide oversight as AI becomes embedded across governance, industry, and society.
- Dedicated AI Ministries: The CM strongly advocated for dedicated AI ministries at both the Centre and state levels, arguing that existing administrative structures may not be sufficient to handle the ethical, legal, economic, and security challenges of emerging technologies.
Additional Strategic Recommendations
Beyond the institutional framework, Revanth Reddy presented several forward-looking proposals to position India as a global AI leader.
- World-Class AI University: He called for the creation of a world-class AI university with campuses across India focused on original research and technological innovation.
- National AI Fund: The CM proposed establishing a national AI fund to support start-ups, promote indigenous innovation, and encourage youth-led entrepreneurship. He offered Telangana as a national hub, suggesting Hyderabad could host an AI start-up village serving the entire country.
- Workforce Transformation: Highlighting the implications of automation, Revanth Reddy called for an immediate national assessment of AI-driven job displacement and a massive reskilling programme to prepare the workforce. He emphasized that technological transformation must be accompanied by job creation strategies to avoid widening inequality.
Vision for India's AI Leadership
The chief minister warned that India cannot afford to miss the AI revolution as it did previous industrial transformations. He stressed that the country must transition from being a consumer of global platforms to becoming a creator and owner of core AI technologies.
Revanth Reddy outlined a comprehensive vision for leadership across the full AI value chain, including GPU chip manufacturing, green energy for data infrastructure, and foundational platforms. To sustain global engagement, he suggested India host international AI summits every six months in different cities.
Concluding his address, the CM invited global institutions and industry leaders to partner with Telangana in advancing AI innovation and promoting inclusive growth through technological advancement.
