Credited with transforming Hyderabad into a tech hub during his tenure as CM of undivided Andhra Pradesh from 1995 to 2004 and thereby earning the moniker "CEO" of the state, he is now leveraging technology to advance public service delivery as CM of the residual Andhra. His government's latest initiatives include a strategic partnership with Meta to deliver government documents via WhatsApp, and the use of drone technology to ensure public safety, among other services.
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