Warning that the rapidly growing influence of artificial intelligence could disrupt millions of jobs, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday said the state is taking proactive steps to equip young people with the skills needed to face future challenges and transform Telangana into a major hub for education and sports.
The Chief Minister made these remarks while launching the distribution of Young India Student Kits to nearly 27.5 lakh students at Hyderabad’s LB Stadium. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla attended the event and distributed kits to students. Revanth Reddy also laid foundation stones for sports complexes in various districts.
Addressing the students, the Chief Minister said the future of Telangana and the nation lies in classrooms and called upon youngsters to actively participate in the state’s development. “Students should emerge as a force capable of leading the country. Education alone can change your destiny,” he said.
Expressing concern over the impact of artificial intelligence on employment, Revanth Reddy said, “The AI storm is leaving millions unemployed.” To tackle this challenge, the government has launched skill development programmes aimed at generating more blue-collar job opportunities.
He said students are being trained in German and Japanese languages, apart from English, to enhance their chances of securing employment abroad. The government has also upgraded Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs) and established a Skill University to identify and strengthen the capabilities of youth.
Taking a swipe at the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government, Revanth Reddy accused it of neglecting the education sector during its ten-year rule. He said the present government has allocated ₹26,600 crore, accounting for 8.5 percent of the state budget for 2026-27, towards education.
“We do not consider this expenditure. It is an investment in future generations,” the Chief Minister said.
He further stated that pre-primary education has been introduced in government schools and efforts are underway to rebuild the public education system to make it competitive with private institutions. Responding to criticism over the absence of a dedicated Education Minister, Revanth Reddy said he retained the portfolio himself to implement comprehensive reforms in a sector that had suffered years of neglect.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla administered an anti-drug pledge to students and described them as valuable assets of both the present and the future. He also launched the Anna Akka Mentorship – AI and Digital Learning Programme and praised the government’s initiative to distribute Young India Student Kits.
Exhibition stalls at the venue highlighted digital governance initiatives, student welfare measures, educational achievements, reforms in the mid-day meal programme and centralized kitchen services managed by organisations such as Hare Krishna Charities.
Officials said residential students would receive kits containing up to 22 items, while day scholars would be provided with essential educational materials, including books, uniforms and other learning resources.
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