TG to develop World-Class ‘Health City’ in Future City: Sridhar Babu

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Telangana will develop a world-class ‘Health City’ within the proposed Bharat Future City, envisioned as India’s most integrated healthcare and medical innovation ecosystem, IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu said on Monday.

Speaking at a fireside chat during the ‘TAL Hospitals Health Fest 2026’ organised by Touch A Life Foundation at T-Hub, the Minister said the Health City would be built to international standards and serve as a model for other States.

“Healthcare must move from being reactive to predictive and preventive. Telangana is building that future — powered by technology, research and accessibility,” Sridhar Babu said.

He said the government aims to leverage emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Computing and Blockchain to ensure access to high-quality healthcare even in remote and underserved regions. The proposed Health City will adopt a comprehensive ecosystem approach, integrating advanced medical infrastructure, cutting-edge research institutions, innovation clusters and digital health technologies.

The initiative forms part of the State’s broader strategy to position Telangana as a global hub for medical tourism, supported by a dedicated healthcare policy focused on quality, affordability and global competitiveness.

Highlighting preventive healthcare initiatives, the Minister said the government is moving towards creating a health profile for every citizen in the State. Large-scale cancer screening programmes for women are already underway to enable early detection and improve health outcomes.

He added that the government is committed to transforming public healthcare infrastructure by upgrading government hospitals, modernising equipment and integrating technology-driven systems to enhance standards of care.

Emphasising the role of research and responsible data utilisation, Sridhar Babu said Telangana has launched the country’s first AI-powered Telangana Digital Exchange (TGDeX) to promote data-driven innovation across sectors, including healthcare. The platform will enable secure, ethical and interoperable use of data to improve service delivery and foster innovation.

On skill development, he said the State has undertaken a mission to build a “ready-to-work” workforce aligned with industry requirements. The permanent campus of Young India Skills University is expected to be inaugurated within the next three to four months, further strengthening the talent ecosystem.

Reiterating the government’s commitment to balanced regional growth, the Minister said that alongside Hyderabad, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are being strengthened to attract investments. New airports in Warangal and Adilabad are being developed to enhance connectivity and accelerate economic activity in these regions.

Inviting innovators, healthcare providers and entrepreneurs to collaborate with the State, he said Telangana would extend full support to those working at the intersection of technology and healthcare to drive transformative and inclusive growth.