Telangana’s bold future: Anand Mahindra hails people-centric vision at Rising Global Summit 2025

At the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, industrialist Anand Mahindra, who is the Chairman of the Mahindra Group, delivered a stirring address that highlighted the state’s transformative ambitions and its unique approach to inclusive growth.

He described Telangana as standing at a “pivotal juncture” in its journey, following the launch of a bold manifesto by the Chief Minister.

“The more digital the world becomes, the more valuable the human touch will be.” — Anand Mahindra, who is the Chairman, Mahindra Group

A Vision Beyond Limits

Quoting Michelangelo, Mahindra praised the state’s blueprint as one of the most ambitious and genuinely people-centric visions he has encountered globally. What impressed him most was not just the scale of ambition but the depth of its foundation.

“This vision was co-created. It was not written in isolation, but shaped by an extensive consultation with the citizens of Telangana by understanding their needs, aspirations and dreams,” he said.

He emphasized that shared vision is the key to success.

“History shows us that the dreams which become reality are those that are shared.” He lauded Telangana’s focus on youth, women as economic leaders, and sustainability as non-negotiable pillars of development.

Mahindra Group’s Commitment

The Mahindra Group, he noted, is not merely an observer but an active participant in Telangana’s journey, as he referred to Mahindra’s women-led battery manufacturing facility in Zaheerabad.

Mahindra also shared his personal journey of accepting the role of Chairman of the Young India Skills University. Initially hesitant, he was persuaded by the Chief Minister’s conviction that the institution was not just about Telangana, but about India’s future. “That clarity turned the request into an offer I could not refuse,” Mahindra admitted.

Skills for the AI Era

Addressing global anxieties around Artificial Intelligence, Mahindra offered a contrarian perspective. He argued that as AI takes over repetitive tasks, the value of human skills, craftsmanship, empathy, problem-solving, will only grow.

“The more digital the world becomes, the more valuable the human touch will be,” he said.

He warned that many developed economies suffer from a shortage of skilled makers despite having abundant capital and technology. Telangana, however, is charting a different path. Through the Young India Skills University, the state is declaring that “Blue Collar is the new Gold Collar”.

“We are preparing a workforce that is not threatened by AI, but indispensable despite it,” he added.

Mahindra concluded with a pledge of solidarity, “To the people of Telangana: the Mahindra Group is not a bystander. We will stand with you as you turn this distilled ambition of your people into prosperity.”