Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has successfully completed the executive education programme titled Leadership in the 21st Century at the Harvard Kennedy School in the United States. The programme, held from January 25 to 31, brought together 62 participants from over 20 countries across five continents.

According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the intensive course involved daily classroom sessions from 7 am to 6 pm, with participants enduring extreme winter conditions, where temperatures dropped to between minus 15 and minus 24 degrees Celsius. After completing the programme, Reddy was awarded a certificate by the faculty.

During his visit to the Harvard University campus, the Chief Minister also interacted with a group of predominantly Indian students from Harvard Business School. The interaction, held at the invitation of the students, included an informal discussion on career paths and professional challenges, during which Reddy shared his own principles for success. Highlighting the vision of Telangana Rising, the Chief Minister encouraged students to use their global exposure and networks to contribute to India’s development. He also invited them to act as brand ambassadors for Hyderabad and Telangana, the CMO said.

Reddy’s participation marks a historic milestone, as he becomes the first sitting Chief Minister in independent India to enrol in an Ivy League executive education programme. The course, chaired by Professor Tim O’Brien and directed by Professor Karen Morrissey, focused on global leadership and governance through case studies drawn from different regions and historical periods. Participants were required to complete assignments, submit homework, and take part in group projects. Upon completion of the programme, the Telangana Chief Minister received formal certification from Harvard, making it a first-of-its-kind achievement in Indian political history.