<h1>Chief Minister pushes for Telugu as second language in Singapore schools to boost diaspora ties and economy</h1> The Chief Minister of an Indian state urged the Singapore government to include Telugu as a second language in Singapore schools, highlighting the presence of a significant Telugu-origin diaspora in the city-state. He inaugurated a club aimed at leveraging the expertise of Telugu-origin multinational executives and announced plans to establish a global export-import cell to promote entrepreneurship among the state's non-resident community worldwide. The initiative seeks to enhance economic ties and increase remittances from the diaspora, which currently contribute substantially to the state's economy. Additionally, a public-private partnership program was discussed to mentor underprivileged individuals. The event was attended by entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals from various countries and organized by a non-resident Telugu society.