Deakin University and Telangana Join Forces to Propel Responsible AI Innovation in India

Deakin University and Telangana Government Partner to Advance AI Innovation in India

Hyderabad: Deakin University from Australia has joined forces with the Government of Telangana to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation in India. This collaboration was formalized through a Letter of Intent with Telangana’s Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C). Their focus is to develop AI solutions that serve the public interest and support India's expanding digital economy.

Strengthening AI Collaboration Between Deakin University and Telangana

Deakin University, ranked within the top 1% globally, has a long-standing presence in India, working with academic, government, and industry partners for over 30 years. This new partnership leverages Deakin’s Applied Artificial Intelligence Initiative and Telangana’s plans to apply AI across sectors like healthcare, governance, education, and entrepreneurship.

• Creating AI-powered solutions addressing public sector needs in health, education, and governance.
• Speeding up the transition from AI research to scalable real-world applications.
• Promoting knowledge sharing and innovation that reflect local challenges.
• Building talent through AI education, skill development, and workforce training programs.

Focus on Responsible and Inclusive AI Development

Duddila Sridhar Babu, Telangana’s Minister for Information Technology, Electronics, Communications, and Industry, highlighted that this partnership is key for future governance and innovation. Telangana’s AI framework prioritizes skilling, data governance, and regulation to ensure ethical and inclusive technology use.

Professor Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor of Deakin University, emphasized the university’s dedication to providing Indian students with globally relevant education and fostering innovation through research collaborations. Professor Svetha Venkatesh, Co-Director of the Applied Artificial Intelligence Initiative, pointed out that this partnership positions India and Australia to deliver socially relevant, human-centered AI solutions.

Sanjay Kumar, IAS, Special Chief Secretary of the ITE&C Department, described AI as a tool for equitable growth. He noted that working with Deakin University will enhance Telangana’s capabilities to build AI solutions that meet global standards.

Advancing India’s Leadership in AI

Ravneet Pawha, Vice-President (Global Engagement) and CEO (South Asia) of Deakin University, said this collaboration reinforces academic and government ties between Australia and India. It supports India’s National Education Policy 2020 and digital economy goals.

The agreement aims to position Telangana as a global center for responsible and inclusive AI innovation, contributing to India’s ambition to lead in AI adoption and development.

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