Overview
- Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka cast JNTU as the driver of Telangana’s push to become a global growth engine under the state’s skills-first modernization plan.
- He said the government will examine relief on land lease, leasing rent and property tax and consider an infrastructure renovation estimated at ₹800 crore, with decisions still pending.
- Vice-Chancellor T. Kishen Kumar Reddy outlined plans to expand work in quantum computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning and said the university has applied for National Quantum Mission support.
- JNTU reported an affiliation network of 215 colleges serving about 3.5 lakh students and highlighted its role in running major entrance examinations including EAPCET, PGCET, ECET and recent TGPSC group tests.
- At a global alumni meet, IT minister D. Sridhar Babu urged formation of a worldwide alumni council to back innovation and mentorship, as participants sought tax and lease relief and fresh funding, and flagged temporary facilities at four constituent colleges.