K. T. Rama Rao

K. T. Rama Rao K. T. Rama Rao (born 24 July 1976), commonly known as KTR, is an Indian politician serving as the Minister for IT, Industries, and Urban Development in Telangana. He is also the Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). Quotes “AI will define the future. We must equip our youth and create ecosystems to make India a global talent hub.” Date: 4 June 2025 Context: Addressing business and tech leaders during a visit to Dallas, USA. Reference: [Times of India, 4 June 2025](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/ktr-pitches-indias-it-potential-urges-global-firms-to-invest-in-tier-2-cities/articleshow/121630056.cms) “In 2014, Hyderabad had 3.2 lakh IT jobs. By the time we left office, it had grown to 10 lakh.” Date: 4 June 2025 Context: At the same Dallas event, discussing Telangana's growth in the IT sector. Reference: [Times of India, 4 June 2025](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/ktr-pitches-indias-it-potential-urges-global-firms-to-invest-in-tier-2-cities/articleshow/121630056.cms) “Hyderabad surpassed Bengaluru in job creation in the IT sector, adding 1.5 lakh jobs compared to Bengaluru’s 1.46 lakh.” Date: 9 January 2023 Context: During a keynote at the HYSEA Annual Industry Summit in Hyderabad. Reference: [Times of India, 9 January 2023](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hyderabad-beats-bengaluru-in-it-job-growth-ktr/articleshow/96858165.cms) “If there is strong leadership and commitment towards the people, any state can progress — Telangana stands as an example.” Date: 31 May 2025 Context: Speech delivered during Bridge India Week 2025 in London. Reference: [Telangana Today, 31 May 2025](https://telanganatoday.com/ktr-highlights-telangana-success-bridge-india-london)