Governor Jishnu Dev Varma interacting with businessmen at the CII Telangana State annual meeting in Hyderabad on Saturday. | Photo Credit: G RAMAKRISHNA Governor Jishnu Dev Varma underscored the need for sustainable development, saying that in the north-east, people have embraced the concept of ‘Prakriti Devobhava’. “Sustainability is a survival kit, and it is everyone’s responsibility to protect the earth for future generations,” he said. Delivering the inaugural address at CII Telangana’s annual meeting and conference on building a competitive & sustainable Telangana on Saturday, he said that many business leaders are nurturing their roots by developing their native villages. R. Sivaprasad Reddy, chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Telangana, honouring Governor Jishnu Dev Varma during the CII Telangana State annual meeting in Hyderabad on Saturday. Also seen are Telangana Labour and Mines Minister G. Vivek Venkatswamy, and Chairman of CII Southern Region, Thomas John Muthoot. | Photo Credit: G RAMAKRISHNA Minister for Labour, Employment & Training, G. Vivek Venkataswamy, said he has always been pro-active in offering full support to corporates for industrial development. “The State government encourages businesses to align with ESG principles to build a greener and more sustainable future,” he said. CII southern region chairman Thomas John Muthoot said Telangana stands at a significant point in its development journey. “Telangana seeks to emerge as a major centre for innovation, green manufacturing, and sustainable urban development. The goal is to build cities that are liveable and resilient, villages that are prosperous and water-secure, and an economy that is both competitive and inclusive,” he added. CII Telangana chairman R. Sivaprasad Reddy said that throughout the year, CII Telangana strengthened its partnership with the Government of Telangana, engaging in constructive dialogue on industrial policy, labour reforms, infrastructure, skilling, and ease of doing business. “Telangana’s growing global presence was reflected in our international engagements with delegations from Australia, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, and the UAE, enabling new partnerships in trade, skills, sustainable manufacturing, and digital capabilities,” he said. Executive vice chairman & managing director, Cyient Ltd., Krishna Bodanapu, and vice-chairman, CII Telangana, M. Goutham Reddy, also spoke. Published – March 07, 2026 09:30 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Share of women-led start-ups in ELEVATE sees steady rise No foreign capital should dictate New Delhi: Farooq Abdullah