Telangana to launch Space-Tech framework through Metaverse platform

Hyderabad: Metaverse platform, a virtual world representing the real world, has caught the fascination of many bigwigs. And Telangana, which has always been at the forefront of using niche and emerging technologies, is fast warming up to this idea. In a first-of-its-kind initiative by any State, the Telangana government is planning to unveil its Space-Tech […]

Hyderabad: Metaverse platform, a virtual world representing the real world, has caught the fascination of many bigwigs. And Telangana, which has always been at the forefront of using niche and emerging technologies, is fast warming up to this idea. In a first-of-its-kind initiative by any State, the Telangana government is planning to unveil its Space-Tech framework through the Metaverse platform.

To be held on April 18, the launch of the space technology (Space-Tech) framework will be done in a fully virtual manner. Through the Metaverse event, representatives from the IT and Industries department, Space-Tech startup founders and other delegates will be shown in their virtual avatar.

“This will be the first time that an Indian State will be unveiling an emerging technology policy by using another niche technology. While Metaverse has many use cases, the State decided that we should also promote it in our own way. So, we thought of unveiling the Space-Tech framework through the Metaverse platform on April 18,” said Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary (IT and Industries).

The Metaverse is a virtual world wherein one can attend school, play a game or explore any other interest through their virtual avatar. It is a seamless combination of the physical and the virtual world, and uses technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D imaging and blockchain among others.

Ranjan also pointed that the Space-Tech framework launch event would feature the virtual avatars of different startups working in the Space-Tech sector like Skyroot Aerospace and Dhruva, among others. Not just this, the government representatives would be elaborating on the framework through their virtual avatars.

On the other use cases that Metaverse offers, Ranjan said: “Skilling is one area I feel Metaverse will play a pivotal role and also banking sector also has a good scope for the platform. Any use case that elevates customer experience is a good example for the Metaverse platform.”

The Space-Tech policy will serve as a launchpad for the State to move into a higher orbit and facilitate its emergence as a commercial hub for all space-related products and services. The policy will focus on promoting domestic production of launch vehicles, satellite systems and sub-systems, ground equipment manufacturing and other facilities.