Hyderabad: IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu announced on Saturday that the Our World Institute would become a global think tank. The institute will focus on international affairs, policy research and solutions to major global challenges.
Addressing the valedictory session of Bharat Summit 2026 at HITEX on November 14, the Minister outlined plans for the institute’s development. He said the summit provided the platform for launching the institute to translate Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s vision and ideas into actionable policies.
The Minister also highlighted the summit’s international discussions and announced an invitation to delegates for another global event in Telangana.
Our World Institute to focus on international policy research
Sridhar Babu said the Our World Institute would develop into a leading international platform for policy research and addressing global challenges. He linked the initiative to discussions held during the Bharat Summit, which brought together international delegates, intellectuals and experts.
According to the Minister, the summit featured 12 international panel discussions at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). Additionally, organisers conducted eight dedicated ‘Telangana Rising’ sessions at HITEX.
Participants discussed artificial intelligence, global economic equity, climate change, world peace and the future of media. They also examined the resilience of democratic institutions and challenges affecting international cooperation.
“Despite diverse perspectives, there was a shared consensus on building a more equitable world order that upholds democratic values and prioritises a human-centric approach,” he said. The Minister said these discussions reflected the importance of international dialogue on policy and governance.
Sridhar Babu highlights Telangana’s global engagement
Sridhar Babu said hosting Bharat Summit 2026 had brought international recognition to Telangana. However, he added that such recognition also carried responsibilities for the State. He maintained that Telangana was demonstrating how global integration and social justice could progress together.
According to him, the State was pursuing development and welfare while protecting the self-respect of its citizens. He connected this approach with the broader discussions on equitable development and democratic values at the summit.
The Minister also highlighted Telangana’s engagement with international delegates and institutions through the event. During his address, Sridhar Babu invited domestic and international delegates to participate in the upcoming Telangana Rising Global Summit 2.0.
The State Government scheduled the event for December 7 to 9. He extended the invitation to participants who attended Bharat Summit 2026 and took part in its discussions.
The announcement followed his remarks on developing the Our World Institute as a global platform for international affairs and policy research. The Minister outlined both initiatives during the valedictory session, linking Telangana’s international engagement with its development and social justice priorities.