Telangana and German State of Thuringia Sign MoU on Skills, Technology and Life Sciences

Recognising Telangana’s rapidly expanding economy and its strengths in Information Technology, Life Sciences, and Advanced Manufacturing, the Government of Telangana and the German State of Thuringia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster cooperation in key areas including technology, skill development, startups, and life sciences.

The MoU was signed during a high-level meeting between Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy and Mr. Mario Voigt, Hon’ble Minister-President of the German State of Thuringia, in the presence of Ministers Shri Duddilla Sridhar Babu and Shri Vivek Venkatswamy.

Describing Telangana as “a leading centre of progress and innovation in India,” Minister-President Mario Voigt stated that Telangana’s remarkable growth story occupies a special place in the evolving India–Germany partnership. He noted that Thuringia looks forward to partnering with Telangana to create mutually beneficial opportunities for both regions.

During the discussions, Hon’ble Chief Minister highlighted the growing importance of aligning skill development initiatives with emerging workforce requirements in the era of Artificial Intelligence. He emphasised the need to redesign skilling programmes to meet the demands of advanced economies such as Germany, Japan, and South Korea. The Chief Minister sought Thuringia’s support in strengthening and modernising the curricula of the Young India Skills University (YISU), Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs), and Polytechnic Institutes.

Responding positively, Minister-President Mario Voigt stated that a need-based and industry-oriented skilling framework could be jointly developed through collaboration between Telangana and Thuringia’s leading industries and academic institutions.

The Chief Minister further noted that Telangana’s skilled workforce has made significant contributions to the global technology ecosystem, including Silicon Valley, and that many global business leaders have roots in Hyderabad. He observed that the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence necessitates a transformative approach to skill development, including enhanced training in foreign languages such as German. In this context, Shri Revanth Reddy proposed the establishment of a German Language Training Hub in Hyderabad with the support of the State of Thuringia.

The Chief Minister also outlined his vision for Bharat Future City as a premier destination for global investment and innovation, with a focus on attracting Fortune 500 companies. Highlighting Hyderabad’s world-class infrastructure and business-friendly environment, he recalled the successful hosting of participants from over 100 countries during Miss World 2025, despite prevailing geopolitical challenges in the region.

Minister-President Mario Voigt proposed organising an official visit of a specialised delegation of German semiconductor companies to Telangana to explore investment opportunities and facilitate industry-to-industry partnerships.