Telangana Set to Gain New Recognition in the Space Sector.. Sridhar Babu Makes Key Announcement!

Telangana IT and Industries Minister Sridhar Babu said that space is increasingly becoming a major centre for research and innovation. He noted that several countries are launching satellites into space, with experts estimating that their number could reach one million over the next decade. Union Minister Jitendra Singh virtually inaugurated the Cosmoserve office from Delhi. Speaking at the event, Sridhar Babu stressed the importance of bringing defunct satellites back from orbit. He said Hyderabad is taking up this kind of initiative for the first time in the country.

The minister said Cosmoserve is developing technology to retrieve space debris from orbit. He added that several space technology companies are already operating out of Hyderabad. To encourage further growth in the sector, the Telangana government plans to introduce a dedicated SpaceTech Policy. Sridhar Babu also announced plans to establish a Space City in Future City. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening Telangana's position in space research, innovation and advanced technology.