Invites Osaka Chambers of Commerce leaders to invest in state

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The TelanganaRising delegation pitched strongly for investments in Telangana in a plethora of sectors and initiatives - spanning the circular economy, urban infra and environmental rejuvenation, River Musi projects, Regional Ring Road and Radial Roads, expansion of Metro Rail, Future City developments, and sectors including software, futuristic technologies, including AI, pharma, bulk drugs, tourism, textiles, agriculture and green power, among others.

In the presence of the Who's Who of Osaka Business world, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said, "KonniChiwa. Namaskaram. I am delighted to be today in Osaka, where tradition meets the future, to attend the World Expo. We are the first Indian state to be coming here, representing my great country of India." "We are here to strengthen our historical friendship into long-term partnerships. Let us build partnerships that will empower people, partnerships to design the future, partnerships to inspire and drive innovation,” Chief Minister Reddy said. 

"We offer policy stability, high ease of doing business and world-class infrastructure in a thriving and growing business-friendly ecosystem. Many Japanese firms are achieving spectacular success in my state of Telangana. We want to welcome many more of you. Come to Hyderabad, design your products, manufacture them in Telangana and harness our strength of location to make it your launch pad for the Indian market as well as a strategic base for global exports,” he said.

Speaking about the strengths of the state, Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, said, "Our investment support includes single-window approvals, customised incentives. More than just policies, we are offering partnerships, a government that is friendly and walks the extra mile with you."

The IT and Industries Minister also, said, "Hyderabad, our capital, is a leading global hub for IT and life sciences. We have a strong ecosystem for aerospace and defence, electronics and textiles. It is set for a giant leap now with the vision of Chief Minister - we are building the Future City — India’s first Net Zero industrial city. To be built in 30,000 acres, Future City is built for clean green energy, smart mobility and the circular economy. We are collaborating with Japan’s Marubeni Corp to create a marquee industrial park there. Come to Hyderabad."

He also explained the various projects ranging from the 370-kms long Regional Ring Road and Radial Roads connecting the RRR and OOR, and the area within as a base for the biggest of dedicated manufacturing zones in India.

"The zone between the ORR and RR is ideal for EVs, energy storage, electronics, semiconductors, and aerospace industries. To support exports, we are setting up a dry port linked to the nearest sea port with dedicated road and rail link. He also spoke about how there were lessons for Telangana to learn from Japanese cities of Tokyo and Osaka for rejuvenating and transforming Musi River into a 55-km urban greenway.

Making a detailed presentation, Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, Dept of Industries, said,"We are building Young India Skills University, with values of quality, discipline and lifelong learning. It can be a great force multiplier and create several business opportunities." The Chief Minister ended the interaction, saying, "Telangana and Japan share a deep connection. Like the sun rising over Osaka Bay, a new chapter is rising in Telangana. Together, let us build something timeless. For Osaka. For Telangana. For the World.

The delegation had detailed one-on-one meetings with various Japanese business houses and conglomerates. Earlier, the TelanganaRising delegation set the ball rolling for the Bharat Pavilion by becoming the first state to participate in the World Expo at Osaka, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the first Telangana CM to visit Japan, and unveiling the Telangana zone.