Mon Dec 30 16:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Meets Telangana CM, Pledges Support for Hyderabad’s Tech Growth

**Hyderabad, India –** Telangana Chief Minister K. Revanth Reddy extended a warm welcome to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella during a meeting on Monday in Hyderabad. The meeting, attended by several state ministers and officials, focused on bolstering Hyderabad’s position as a global technology leader.

CM Reddy presented Nadella with a traditional shawl and memento, expressing gratitude for Microsoft’s substantial investments and the growth of its 10,000-strong workforce in the city. Discussions centered on Telangana’s strategic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, and cloud computing, with Reddy seeking Microsoft’s support in these areas.

Reddy also showcased the state’s ambitious infrastructure development plans, including the Regional Ring Road, radial roads, and the Future City project, along with initiatives to cultivate a large pool of skilled workers through institutions like the Young India Skills University.

Nadella lauded Reddy’s vision, emphasizing the importance of skill enhancement and infrastructure development in propelling Hyderabad into the top 50 global cities driving economic growth. Microsoft’s commitment to Hyderabad is further evidenced by its significant investment in a 600 MW data center capacity in the state. The meeting signals a strong partnership between the Telangana government and Microsoft to solidify Hyderabad’s position in the global technology landscape.

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