Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called upon IIT alumni and professionals to collaborate in furthering technological and educational initiatives within the state.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has solicited the assistance of Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) alumni and professionals in driving forward technological and educational advancements within the state. At a press conference following the Pan-IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026 in Vijayawada, Naidu outlined that the proposed Pan-IIT World Council in Amaravati would serve as a platform for collaboration between IIT alumni, educational institutions, and industry. According to Naidu, this council will offer recommendations for the state’s Deep Tech Policy, encompassing domains such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, space and defense, healthcare, and agritech.
Naidu further emphasized that Andhra Pradesh has established an objective of contributing 50 lakh AI-skilled professionals towards India's national ambition of one crore. In addition to this, the Pan-IIT Amaravati Declaration 2026 was unveiled during the summit. The declaration includes proposals for a permanent Pan-IIT Amaravati Council, a 500-crore-rupee fund dedicated to Deep Tech startups, 10 Industry Chairs within educational institutions, and a network of 100 international IIT mentors.
The Chief Minister underscored that these initiatives would bolster research, startup development, and industry-academia collaboration within the state.
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Akashvani News
