Telangana state government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with tech giant Google to support women and youth entrepreneurs with digital support. The Telangana state government is planning to construct a three million square foot building in the city. Google signed an MoU in presence of Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao.
Google, Telangana Government Collaborate to support entrepreneurs
“A 3.3 million sq ft energy efficient campus built with sustainability will stand as a landmark for Hyderabad for decades to come.. Thanks to Google for their continued support,” Rama Rao tweeted. According to a Google release, Rama Rao unveiled the building design at the ceremony held onsite. The three million square foot building prioritises sustainability and energy efficiency throughout its design, it said.
The Telangana state government is going to extend its support for women and youth entrepreneurs with various aspects like business and financial skills training, digital support, and other facilities. Google is extending its support with its various arms to extend scholarships for Google Career Certificates to Telangana’s youth, and support women entrepreneurs. The Telangana state government is planning to improve public transportation and digital technologies in Agriculture.
Speaking after the signing of MoU, Rama Rao said Telangana and Google a great journey together. “You always had one of your largest presences in the world. You have continued to support us, our growth, the technology and IT sector. Google being Google, the leader, I think that has really helped the image of the city and the image of my state Telangana as well,” he said.
“Today, I am very pleased to share that Google is deepening its Hyderabad connection and its roots in Hyderabad through new 7.3 acre campus in Gachibowli. We have just unveiled the design for the new building. We have done the ceremonial concrete pouring as well,” he said. Through the new MoU, making a step-change in communities such as youth, women, and students and in citizen services is being focused upon.
Country Head and Vice President of Google India, Sanjay Gupta said Hyderabad has said that Hyderabad is the place of largest employee basis in India.
On the collaboration with the state government, he said, “Over the years, we have partnered with the Telangana government to bring the benefits of Google’s technologies and programs to serve the needs of people in the state.”
“Today, we are pleased to strengthen our association to support and accelerate the efforts of the Telangana government to help youth learn the right skills for employment, support women entrepreneurs with digital skills, and modernize schools for children,” he added.
