Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Mittal Meets CM Revanth Reddy, Airtel Considers Hyderabad as Second Headquarters
Sunil Bharti Mittal discusses the Chandanvelly Data Centre Project and Airtel expansion with CM Revanth Reddy.
Prominent industrialist and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, Sri Sunil Bharti Mittal, paid a courtesy call on Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri A. Revanth Reddy at the Bodhi Pavilion, MCR HRD Institute.
During the meeting, the Hon’ble Chief Minister highlighted Telangana’s progressive governance, investor-friendly policies, and landmark reforms that have positioned the state as one of India’s most preferred investment destinations.
The Chief Minister elaborated on the Government’s transformative initiatives in the education sector, including the comprehensive revamp of government schools, the establishment of the Young India Skills University to equip youth with industry-relevant skills, the upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into world-class Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs), and the modernization of polytechnic colleges to meet emerging industry requirements.
Emphasizing Telangana’s vision to become a global hub for digital infrastructure, the Chief Minister urged Bharti Enterprises to expedite the implementation of the Chandanvelly Data Centre Project. He also invited the company to explore establishing a large-scale integrated data centre and AI infrastructure campus in the state.
The Chief Minister encouraged Airtel to further expand its digital, cloud, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence operations in Hyderabad. He also suggested that Bharti nominate a senior executive to coordinate with the Government of Telangana to facilitate future investments and ensure the timely resolution of any operational issues.
Sri Sunil Bharti Mittal appreciated the Telangana Government’s forward-looking initiatives and announced that the Bharti Airtel Foundation would provide scholarships to students studying in government schools and Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs). He also informed the Chief Minister that Hyderabad is being considered as Airtel’s second headquarters.
Mr. Mittal further expressed Bharti Enterprises’ commitment to expanding its data centre capacity in Telangana and conveyed the company’s keen interest in strengthening fibre connectivity across the state.