Demand for skilled NDE professionals set to rise, says Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad: IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said the demand for skilled Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) professionals was expected to grow in the coming years. He said NDE professionals played a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality and reliability of aircraft, helicopters and other aerospace and defence equipment.

The government was keen to equip Telangana’s youth with industry-relevant skills and develop a workforce capable of meeting the requirements of emerging sectors, he stated.

He invited ISNT, industry representatives, universities and research institutions to work with the State government in strengthening the NDE ecosystem. The Minister addressed the national conference on ‘Non-Destructive Evaluation and Enabling Technologies (NDE–2026)’, organised by the Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ISNT) here on Sunday.

With advanced materials and emerging technologies transforming the manufacturing landscape, inspection and testing methods needed to evolve as well, he stressed.

Responding positively to ISNT’s proposal to establish an NDE Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad, Mr. Sridhar Babu asked the organisation to submit a detailed proposal for the government’s consideration.

The Minister said the State was looking beyond manufacturing to develop a comprehensive ecosystem that would enable local industries to compete in global markets.

He said the government was committed to strengthening the ‘Made in Telangana’ brand and increasing the State’s participation in global supply chains. Efforts were being made to connect local industries with global markets and help them tap growing opportunities in the aerospace and defence sectors, he added.