Hyderabad: TConsult to train 10,000 youth in semiconductor manufacturing

Hyderabad : TConsult, a global teleconsulting and skilling platform, has launched a new initiative to train 10,000 youth in semiconductor manufacturing and design by 2030. This vision is backed by international partners and fully supported by the Telangana government.

The announcement was made during a high-level meeting at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat, where Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu met with Ken Khoo, CEO of Malaysia-based Spring Semiconductors, and Sundeep Kumar Makthala, Chairman of TConsult.

International expertise, local impact

TConsult, in collaboration with Spring Semiconductors, will lead the effort to design and implement a globally benchmarked training program, preparing Telangana’s youth for the fast-growing global semiconductor industry. The training will include six months of hands-on skilling in Telangana, followed by six months of global exposure in leading chip manufacturing ecosystems such as Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.

“This is not just a skilling program; it’s a movement to empower our youth with deep-tech capabilities,” said Sundeep Kumar Makthala, Chairman of TConsult. “Our goal is to place Telangana at the center of the global semiconductor workforce map.”

A strong push from the government

Minister Sridhar Babu welcomed the collaboration and reiterated the state’s mission to position Telangana as the global epicenter of skilled talent under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

“Our youth are our strength. With the support of industry leaders like TConsult and Spring Semiconductors, we are taking definitive steps to make Telangana the Skill Capital of the Globe,” said the Minister. He emphasized that the Young India Skills University will serve as the anchor institution for such transformative programs.

The Minister also acknowledged the interest shown by UK-based semiconductor leader Arm Holdings, calling their engagement “a reflection of Telangana’s credibility and industry-ready ecosystem.” Arm’s possible entry into Telangana would accelerate high-end chip design, IP creation, and global R&D collaboration.

Global collaboration for a future-ready workforce

Ken Khoo, who played a key role in bringing Arm Holdings to Malaysia, pledged full support to Telangana’s vision.

“We are inspired by the Telangana government’s focus on skills and talent. Spring Semiconductors, with TConsult, will ensure that the curriculum and training models match the highest international standards,” said Khoo.

United vision for semiconductor growth

Also present at the meeting were Maruthi, President of World Telugu Information Technology Council (WTITC), Malaysia Chapter, Mahesh Nataraj, and Vakiti Bhagyalakshmi, who expressed their strong commitment to Telangana’s talent-first approach in deep-tech industries.