The much-hyped Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, being projected by the Congress government headed by chief minister A Revanth Reddy as a flagship initiative to attract large-scale investments, began at Bharat Future City at Kandukuru on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Monday.
Envisioned as part of the broader "Telangana Rising 2047" economic roadmap aimed at making the state a US$ 3 trillion economy by 2047, the summit highlights ambitious goals: attracting sizeable foreign and domestic investments.
It is expected to witness signing of major MoUs, and exploring opportunities across IT, energy, pharmaceuticals, education, healthcare, agriculture, green mobility, semiconductors, and infrastructure.
The presence of Nobel laureates, World Bank and WHO representatives, and global companies such as Amazon and IKEA is intended to underscore Telangana’s aspirations for global positioning.
So far so good. But the event has failed to generate excitement among ordinary citizens.
Despite the high-profile participation of global leaders, industry captains, and multilateral agencies, the summit has not succeeded in capturing public imagination.
There has been growing scepticism as to whether the event holds any real meaning for the common people.
Despite providing a massive publicity in the media, the Revanth Reddy government seems to have done little in promoting the event among the common people.
Though the government has tried to make the event appear more citizen-centric through cultural programmes, food showcases, and limited public access, these efforts have done little to shift public mood.
Reports from the ground and discussions on social media indicate that the people are considering Telangana Rising Global Summit as purely a government programme, which has nothing to do with the common people.
Many question whether a high-powered business summit can genuinely translate into better livelihoods, improved services, or relief for farmers, workers, and unemployed youth.
While the government speaks of inclusive growth, the event’s core focus remains firmly on corporate partnerships, leaving grassroots concerns unaddressed.
Some community groups even describe the summit as a “zero-impact exercise,” fearing that it may mirror past initiatives where flashy announcements failed to yield tangible benefits for the broader population.
Yet, the state government maintains that the summit is critical for realising Telangana’s long-term development goals, particularly job creation and economic expansion.
Officials insist it will play a pivotal role in fulfilling the aspirations of statehood and aligning with national targets under Viksit Bharat 2047.
Yet, the prevailing sentiment among citizens is one of muted interest and cautious doubt.
The public is watching for evidence that the promised investments and global partnerships will translate into concrete, equitable, and measurable gains—something they feel has yet to be demonstrated.
