Telangana eyes top global aerospace spot by 2047
HYDERABAD: With an eye on the future of space and technology, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday outlined an ambitious vision to position Telangana as a global leader in the aerospace sector by 2047. He said the state is already ranked number one in India in the aerospace sector, adding that global majors such as Boeing, Airbus and Safran have established a presence in Telangana.
The statement came as Revanth, along with IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, flagged off the flight hardware of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket. The ceremony marked the rocket’s formal departure to the launch site at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, ahead of what is expected to be India’s first private orbital launch attempt in the coming months.
Framing the state’s growth story through data, Revanth said Telangana has performed exceptionally well in engineering exports since December 2023. He explained, “As per Union government data, Telangana recorded the highest growth of 117.9% in engineering exports among Indian states between 2023-24 and 2024-25. Aircraft parts and defence equipment have been the biggest contributors to this growth.
