Hyderabad: Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu on Wednesday said that technology offers crucial tools to address rising mental health concerns, including stress and anxiety. He made this statement while launching Hope I, an AI-powered mental health support platform developed by the Cyber Hope Help Initiative Foundation.
The launch took place at T-Hub in Raidurgam. The minister reaffirmed the government’s focus on encouraging tech innovations that improve public welfare.
Telangana backs AI innovations in mental health
“Transforming Telangana into an innovation hub is a firm resolve of our government,” Sridhar Babu said. “We will support technologies that protect lives and improve social well-being.”
He called on young innovators to create solutions for real-world social problems, especially those impacting public health and mental well-being.
T-Hub CEO Kavikrut, Foundation Chairman Inna Reddy, and other key stakeholders attended the event.
At the launch of ‘Hope I’ at T-Hub, the role of technology in tackling stress, anxiety and other mental health challenges was emphasized. Our Government is committed to supporting innovations that protect lives and promote social well-being, while encouraging young innovators to… pic.twitter.com/Rc1c5UBLrx
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