Hyderabad, June 19 -- Telangana IT and Industries Minister Sridhar Babu on Friday said the 21st century belongs to nations that can attract ideas, talent and innovation, asserting that Telangana is positioning itself at the forefront of India's innovation-driven growth story.
Delivering the keynote address at the Hyderabad Economic Forum (HEF) 2026, organised under the theme "One City. One Vision. Infinite Possibilities", the Minister said India's rise from 81st to 39th position in the Global Innovation Index over the past decade reflects the growing importance of innovation-led development.
"The 20th century was defined by competition for resources, industries and capital. The 21st century belongs to nations that can attract ideas, talen...