Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has pledged the state government's full support for the establishment of the Public Health Foundation of India's (PHFI) Institute of Public Health Sciences (IPHS) Deemed-to-be University in Hyderabad. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony on Saturday, the Chief Minister set June 2, 2028, as the deadline for the completion of the campus and promised assistance regarding funds, land, and necessary permissions.
Mr. Reddy emphasized that the institution is a project of global significance, intended to advance public health education, research, and healthcare both in India and internationally. He expressed his ambition for the university to eventually be recognized alongside prestigious global institutions like Oxford and Harvard, noting that it would build upon Hyderabad's identity as a knowledge hub, similar to the impact of the Indian School of Business (ISB).
PHFI Chairman Rajat Gupta stated that the university aims for excellence through international collaborations, world-class infrastructure, and top-tier faculty and students. Additionally, PHFI IPHS Chancellor Dr. K. Srinath Reddy noted that the institution seeks to become a global leader in public health by utilizing multidisciplinary research and multi-stakeholder engagement to strengthen health systems and improve life expectancy.
