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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Blockchain: Telangana govt eyeing scalable adoption of emerging tech, mulls remote voting
Hyderabad: Telangana is deepening its commitment to blockchain innovation with a focus on real-world use cases, regulatory clarity, and public-interest applications. As Indian Web3 startups continue to migrate abroad due to regulatory uncertainties, the state govt is positioning itself as a model for responsible and scalable adoption of emerging technologies. Speaking at IBT25 India Blockchain Tour Hyderabad node, Jayesh Ranjan, special chief secretary for Special Project (SPEED) and Investment Cell, outlined a series of ongoing initiatives and upcoming pilots designed to embed blockchain into sectors like finance, agriculture, governance, and infrastructure. One of the earliest successes is T-Chits, a blockchain-backed platform for regulating chit funds. 'It is no longer a pilot. It's scaled and in public use,' Ranjan said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Telangana is not just experimenting with blockchain in finance. Traceability systems for seeds have been introduced to help farmers avoid spurious products. Vehicle registrations are now recorded on a blockchain ledger to ensure the Road Transport Authority doesn't lose revenue during resales or unreported transfers, Ranjan explained. However, the use case that the govt is most excited about isn't yet public-facing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo It's remote voting. 'We've tested a system where citizens can vote from home, using AI-based facial recognition and blockchain security,' Ranjan said. 'Voting in India is full of distrust. Even EVMs are questioned, despite being tamper-proof. But this pilot showed that remote voting can be done without even one percent doubt. It might take time to launch this on a full scale because the idea needs some time to settle in.' Land, for instance, is high on Telangana's list. With ownership disputes, fraud, and unclear transactions bogging down the real estate market, the state sees blockchain-backed land records as a gamechanger. The next cohort of the Web3 sandbox will focus entirely on asset tokenization, including land, intellectual property, and climate-linked assets, added Ranjan. Sukriti Govil, consultant with the govt's emerging technologies wing, spoke about the risks that come with AI. 'We've been careful to avoid use cases involving financial transactions because of regulatory constraints. But we're actively working on frameworks around asset organisation, especially in sectors that need policy clarity and licensing structures. Legacy laws can't address the risks that come with tokenization and AI. We need new digital asset laws that allows us to differentiate between types of tokens, whether they represent data, utility, or securities,' she explained. 'In parallel, Telangana is building TGDeX, Telangana Digital Exchange, which will be launched on Wednesday. It will be started with AI use cases, but the plan is to expand it to blockchain-based applications, particularly secure data exchange. Pilot experiments using blockchain under TGDeX are expected to begin next year,' added Govil. Ranjan announced that they are setting up an accelerator for experiential tourism. It will use technologies like blockchain to preserve and authenticate Telangana's heritage, from the Kakatiya to the Qutub Shahi and Asaf Jahi dynasties, and enable immersive, verified cultural experiences for tourists.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Hans India
Govt set to give facelift to Somashila tourism with central funds of `68 cr
Hyderabad: The Telangana government is set to develop the 'Somashila Wellness Spiritual Retreat' in Nallamala forests with the help of central funding of over Rs 68 crore. Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao along with Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, Tourism Development Corporation MD Valluru Kranthi visited Somashila, Amaragiri Island and other tourist destinations on Wednesday. The Minister said that there were ample opportunities in Telangana for the development of tourism and that the government was moving forward to improve employment opportunities through the sector by making special plans for the development of tourism. As part of the development, Krishna Rao visited Somashila, Amaragiri, Kalvakurthi Lift Irrigation, Narlapur Reservoir, Madhavaswamy Temple in Kolhapur and Jetaprolu Madanagopala Swamy Temple. The Minister said that the opportunities for tourism development were examined at the field level. Somashila Wellness, Spiritual Retreat Nallamala Project was taken up under the Special Assistance to States/Union Territories for Capital Investment (SASCI) fund and the Centre had sanctioned Rs 68.10 crore. Top tourism officials directed the officials of the Somashila, Amaragiri Island and Eagalapenta to take special measures to develop the project. The minister held a review of the proposals and operation of the Somashila Wellness and Spiritual Retreat Nallamala Project at the Kolhapur camp office. He said that many countries in the world have developed only through tourism and that the state departments should be coordinated to make the state a tourism hub. Officials were directed to call tenders soon. It was suggested to meet quality standards in work. The minister said that important tourist destinations would be developed on par with international standards. 'We are working to attract domestic and foreign tourists,' he said. He also said that Rs 68.10 crore was sanctioned under the SASCI scheme for Somashila Wellness and Spiritual Retreat Nallamala project. He explained that with these funds, the government would take special measures for the development of Somashila, Amaragiri Island, Malleswaram and Eagalapenta which have ample environmental resources, water resources, temples, water sports and adventure games. The Minister said that there will be three clusters; under Cluster 1- Egalapenta Arrival Zone, Egalapenta Vihara Yatra, Eagalapenta River Cruise, Chengu Tribal Experience; under Cluster 2- Somashila, there will be a wellness and spiritual retreat. In the Somashila, boating jetty, cottages, swimming pool, caftaria, spa, wellness centre, indoor outdoor games and other amenities on the islands of Amaragiri will be taken up.
New Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Telangana marks Olympic Day Run 2025 with state-wide celebrations; honours National Games medalists
HYDERABAD: The Sports Authority of Telangana (SAT), in coordination with the Indian Olympic Association and Telangana Olympic Association, successfully organised the Olympic Day Run 2025 on Monday at LB Stadium. Unlike previous single-day runs, this year's event spanned six days across the state, each day aimed to promote Olympic values. For the first time, the run was flagged off from 14 different locations across the twin cities all converging at LB Stadium. The event saw participation from Arjuna and Dronacharya awardees, Olympians, eminent athletes, representatives of various sports associations, staff of the SAT, students and their parents. Fourteen Olympic torches, each named after a legendary Olympian from Telangana, were carried to the stadium. Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari, along with senior officials Principal Secretary Jayesh Ranjan and SATG Chairperson Sivasena Reddy, were present on the occasion. Athletes who won 33 medals for the state at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand were felicitated with cash prizes worth `84 lakh.
The Hindu
15-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Telangana turns Miss World event into marketing spiel
Telangana has managed to turn the spotlight on its 1000-year-old heritage using the strobe lights of the Miss World beauty pageant. Instead of a single memorable event on a stage, or a leading question to 'World Peace', the 108 contestants have been taken around the different historical landmarks in the state. In the process, the contestants got to sample the culture, cuisine, and conviviality of the state. The Telangana Tourism got memorable photographs that it has splashed across the State and city. While it is still early to understand the impact, the State government has left no stone unturned in the effort. The Miss World contestants were taken to a private hospital to showcase medical tourism. They were taken to a sit-down dinner at a Nizam-era palace. They were taken to the weaving village of Pochampally. They were even shown around the Integrated Control And Command Centre which showcases the surveillance capabilities of the State. 'The real work begins now. We are working on the campaign narrative: 'Telangana Too Beautiful to Miss', which is a play on the Miss World Contest. India has been on the bucket list for visitors across the world but that has always meant some palaces in Rajasthan and Taj Mahal with Delhi as the stopover. We want to break that mindset,' says Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary Telangana, who played a behind-the-scenes role for the Miss World contest in Telangana. In an age of stagnant manufacturing sector, protectionist tariffs, the focus of Telangana on the service sector of tourism appears to be spot on. 'The Miss World contestants were taken to the sites of handicrafts production along with historic places in that region. Warangal, Laad Bazaar, and Pochampally have the Geographical Indications (GI) factor in common, GI can help in boosting tourism and also bring in a lot of rural entrepreneurship. New tourist circuits can be created to give a detour on how these crafts and products are made and also information on its tradition and culture linking places, products and people,' says Subhajit Saha, Founder, Resolute4IP, and GI practitioner. Buttressing Hyderabad and Telangana about its charms, on Saturday, well-known journalist Rajdeep Sardesai posted on X: 'Every time I visit Hyderabad, I come away with a distinct impression of it being India's truly future ready big metropolis that combines old world charm with new age energies... If I had any choice as to which city should be showcased as India's Olympic host in 2036, Hyderabad would be right on top.'
New Indian Express
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Grand Miss World finale today in Hyberabad
HYDERABAD: The stage is set for a spectacular evening as the 72nd Miss World finale gears up to mesmerise audiences around the globe at Hitex Exhibition Centre on Saturday. For the first time in the history of Miss World, the event promises a setup so grand, it's sure to leave everyone in awe. Ahead of the big night on Saturday, TNIE spoke to Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary for Tourism and Youth Advancement, who gave us an exclusive peek into what the audience can expect. 'The Miss World events have been going on for the past three weeks,' said Ranjan. 'We started with 109 contestants who competed in various rounds, and now we're down to the top 40. These finalists will battle it out in the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final rounds — all in one exciting evening.' The night begins with the introduction of all 109 contestants, followed by the selection of 40 quarterfinalists, chosen from four continental regions — Americas and Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and Asia and Oceania.
