Israeli Technology For Musi Rejuvenation: Sridhar Babu
Sridhar Babu thanks Israeli Government
Hyderabad: Minister for IT and Industries Dudilla Sridhar Babu has expressed his appreciation for Israel’s willingness to provide technical expertise for the prestigious Musi River rejuvenation project initiated by the Telangana government.
He conveyed his gratitude to Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar during a meeting at the Secretariat here on Friday.
The Minister noted that Israel's keen interest in fostering mutual cooperation between the two nations was heartening.
Recognising Israel's global leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, Sridhar Babu urged for collaboration in these domains to benefit Telangana. He also sought Israel's support in defense, agriculture, water management, advanced technologies and industrial development. Ambassador Reuven Azar responded positively to the Minister’s requests.
Highlighting ongoing initiatives, Sridhar Babu told the ambassador about the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence city spanning 200 acres.
He requested Israel's assistance in providing advanced training for trainers in AI and cybersecurity. Moreover, he sought expertise in wastewater reuse technologies and emphasised that Telangana's newly established Young India Skill University is equipped to supply skilled human resources for any industries Israel might invest in within the State.
The Minister suggested that with Israel's support in innovation and industrial setups, Telangana could emerge as a global hub, exporting products to countries worldwide. He also urged Israeli startups to share technology and expertise in defense and aerospace sectors.
Ambassador Azar proposed collaboration between the two countries in infrastructure development, a suggestion the Minister warmly endorsed. Furthermore, Azar extended an invitation to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Sridhar Babu to visit Israel.
The meeting was attended by Ken Uday Kumar, President of the Indo-Israel Chamber of Commerce Dr Radhakrishna, Director, Ajit Reddy, CM’s Special Secretary, and Sai Krishna, IT Advisor.
