University of Hyderabad named Lead Knowledge Institution for Telangana under NITI Aayog mission

The University of Hyderabad has been nominated as the Lead Knowledge Institution for Telangana under NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission. The university will assist the State government with policy research, monitoring frameworks, technical expertise and capacity-building across multiple strategic sectors.

Hyderabad:  The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has formally nominated as the Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI) for the Government of Telangana under the State Support Mission (SSM) of NITI Aayog, Government of India.

The nomination has been communicated by the Planning Department, recognizing UoH’s multidisciplinary expertise and research capabilities to support evidence-based governance and policy transformation in the State, a press release said.
Under this initiative, the University will contribute to strengthening the State’s institutional capacities through research-based policy inputs, technical expertise, monitoring & evaluation frameworks, data analytics, sectoral studies, and capacity building support.

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UoH will work closely with the Planning Department and relevant government agencies to develop actionable policy recommendations and thematic action plans aligned with Telangana’s developmental priorities.

The engagement is expected to cover multiple strategic sectors, including Economics & Finance, Agriculture & Allied sector, Industry & Infrastructure, Social Sectors (Health & Education), Technology & Entrepreneurship, Urban Development, Data Analytics & Monitoring, and Human Resource & Capacity Building.