
HYDERABAD, OCTOBER 08, 2025: Telangana’s pioneering T-Fibre pilot villages received national acclaim at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, with the Union Minister for Communications describing them as a “role model for other States” and congratulating Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu for the State’s innovative approach to digital inclusion.
The Union Minister appreciated Telangana’s success in demonstrating how last-mile broadband connectivity can transform rural communities and invited the State to support other States in replicating the T-Fibre model. He also encouraged Telangana to establish more such pilot villages across the country.
Speaking at the IT Ministers’ Round Table Conference, chaired by the Union Minister of Communications and co-chaired by the Minister of State for Communications, Mr. Sridhar Babu reaffirmed Telangana’s commitment to partnering with the Centre to accelerate BharatNet implementation, resolve Right of Way (RoW) issues, and strengthen cyber security frameworks to protect national and State digital assets.
“Digital equity is the foundation of inclusive growth. Telangana is committed to bridging the rural–urban divide and building a resilient digital infrastructure for the future,” the Minister said.
The Minister was accompanied by Venu Prasad Panneeru, Managing Director, T-Fiber, who presented the State’s success stories and data-driven results from the pilot villages. Telangana also showcased how its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network is empowering rural citizens with access to e-governance, education, healthcare, and digital services.
The India Mobile Congress 2025, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on Wednesday, is India’s leading platform for digital technology and telecom innovation, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and global experts.