INDUSTRIES

The industries sub sector consists of Manufacturing, Construction, Mining and quarrying,
Electricity & Utilities. The industry sector’s contribution to Telangana’s economy has
remained steady, constituting approximately 18% of the Gross State Value Added (GSVA).
For the year 2023-24 (AE), this contribution stands at 18.54% and 2022-23 (FRE) at 18.8
at current prices. At Constant prices, 23.3 and 22.8.

The sector’s contribution to Telangana’s GSVA at current prices has increased by 10.1%,
from 2022-23 (FRE) to 2023-24 (AE).

SUB SECTROAL CONTRIBUTION

Manufacturing Construction Mining and Electricity, Water

Quarrying Supply and other
utility services
2022- 51.78 26.67 11.7 9.85
23
2023- 51.54 26.86 11.73 9.87
24

In the fiscal year 2023-24, the industrial sector displayed varied growth rates across its
subsectors. Mining and Quarrying experienced a notable growth rate of 10.5%, while
Manufacturing grew at a comparatively lower rate of 9.6%, suggesting some challenges
in production capacity or market demand. The Electricity, Gas, Water Supply, and Other
Utility Services subsector saw a growth rate of 10.3%. Meanwhile, Construction
demonstrated robust growth with a rate of 10.9%.

As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin from January to March
2024, 32.0% of the urban workforce in India (aged 15 years and above) is employed in
the secondary sector, which includes mining and quarrying. In Telangana, slightly less
than one-third of the total workforce (29.79%) was employed in the secondary sector
during the same period.
Telangana-Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification System (TG-iPASS)

To promote industrial growth and position Telangana as a preferred investment

destination, the state government has implemented the Industrial Project Approval and
Self- Certification System (TG-iPASS). This system allows entrepreneurs to obtain all
necessary clearances at a single point within specified time limits based on self-
certification. Mega enterprises are those with Investment in plant and
machinery/equipment can be more than Rs. 200 crore.

Direct TS-iPASS

Investments in plant and machinery, including components and capital expenditure, can
be up to Rs. 5 crore

State TS-iPASS

Investments in plant and machinery, including components and capital expenditure, can
be from Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 200 crore

Telangana State Wide Investment Facilitation Board (T-SWIFT)

Investments in plant and machinery, including components and capital expenditure, can
be for megaprojects above Rs. 200 crore or with an employment potential of more than
1,000 people

During the year 2023-24, a total of 2,677 units with an investment of Rs. 28,126 crore and
the employment potential of 84,929 jobs were approved.

T-IDEA

Telangana State Industrial Development and Entrepreneur Advancement is a scheme for

general entrepreneurs. It offers incentives like investment subsidies, reimbursement of
power costs, and reimbursement of sale tax.

T-PRIDE

Telangana State Program for Rapid Incubation of Dalit Entrepreneurs is a scheme for
entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Differently abled people. It
offers incentives like a special direct funding program, preferential allotment of plots in
industrial parks, and intensive entrepreneur and skill development programs.
Telangana is competing with neighbouring states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to
expand its industrial portfolio and attract more diversified foreign investments. In 2024,
three major industry players announced their commitment to establish units in
Telangana, with total investments exceeding Rs. 220 billion (US$2.64 billion).

 JSW Neo Energy, a division of JSW Energy, announced its intentions to establish
pumped storage project in the state with an investment of Rs 90 billion
 GODI India Pvt Ltd will establish a manufacturing facility for giga scale cells and
related technologies, specialising in lithium and sodium ion batteries, with an
investment of Rs 80 billion spread over five years
 Web Works has announced plans to build data centres in the state with an
investment of Rs 52 billion.

MSME

As on 12-06-2024, Telangana’s total number of registered MSME units stands at 9.21

lakh. Out of the total registered units in the reference period, 1.9 lakh were registered
under the manufacturing sector, while 7.31 lakh were registered under the service sector.
A further breakdown of the data reveals that 8.92 lakh were micro-enterprises, 26,708
were small enterprises, and 3,028 were medium enterprises, respectively.

MSME Policy 2024

Key Objectives of the New MSME Policy

The Telangana MSME Policy 2024 sets ambitious targets, including:

 10% Increase in MSME Contribution to GSDP: Aiming to significantly enhance

the economic footprint of the MSME sector.

 15% Year-on-Year Growth in Registered MSMEs: This growth will be tracked

through the TGiPASS portal.

 Promotion of Inclusive Employment and Equitable Growth: Focused on

uplifting marginalized communities and ensuring gender parity in the workforce.

Expected Outcomes

The government anticipates several positive outcomes from the implementation of this
policy:
  20% Increase in Jobs in MSMEs: With a targeted 30% of these jobs going to
SC/ST and women.

 20% Increase in MSMEs in Underrepresented Districts: Ensuring that growth

is equitable across the state.

 10% Increase in Average Capital Investment: Encouraging higher investments

in micro, small, and medium enterprises.

 10% Increase in GVA Contribution: Boosting the Gross Value Added by the
MSME sector.

 10% Graduation of MSMEs: Helping existing MSMEs to scale up to the next size
category.

Proposed Solutions

To address these challenges, the Telangana MSME Policy proposes several strategic
measures:

1. Improving Land Accessibility

 Industrial Parks: Establishing 10 industrial parks, including special parks for

women and innovative startups.

 Land Cost Rebates: Increasing rebates for SC/ST entrepreneurs and introducing
new formulas to make land affordable for all MSMEs.

2. Facilitating Access to Finance

 Collateralization Scheme: Allowing MSMEs to use proof of entitlement as

collateral for loans.

 Increased Subsidies: Enhancing capital investment subsidies, particularly for

SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.

3. Ensuring Raw Material Availability

 Common Facility Centers: Setting up centers to facilitate access to raw materials.

 Timely Allocation: Ensuring that government departments allot raw materials

promptly.
4. Enhancing Labour Access

 Skills Development Programs: Incorporating MSME-focused courses in local

universities and creating internship opportunities.

 Simplifying Compliance: Streamlining labor law regulations to make it easier for

MSMEs to comply.

5. Promoting Technology Adoption

 Yantram Fund: Establishing a ₹100 crore fund to support technology adoption.

 Bulk Purchasing Discounts: Facilitating discounted rates for technology

purchases in clusters.

6. Improving Market Access

 Local Procurement Initiatives: Encouraging large industries to source

components from local MSMEs.

 Public Procurement Policies: Reserving a percentage of public contracts for

MSMEs, with specific sub-reserves for SC/ST and women-owned businesses.

Implementation Framework

To ensure the effective execution of the policy, the Telangana government plans to
strengthen District Industries Centres (DICs) and establish a dedicated MSME support
wing that operates around the clock. A high-level steering committee will be formed to
monitor progress and set strategic directions.

Financial Commitment

The government has allocated ₹600 crores over the next five years to support these
initiatives, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering the MSME sector.

Women Entrepreneurs Hub (WE-Hub)

WE Hub is a first-of-its-kind State-led platform launched in March 2018 with the primary
goal to promote and foster women’s entrepreneurship through incubation, access to
government, and building a collaborative ecosystem. WE-Hub has conducted various
programs, primarily focused on three segments (students, rural/tribal women
entrepreneurs, and high potential urban women entrepreneurs) of the beneficiaries.
Under WE-Hub, the Government of Telangana conducts pre-incubation programmes to
support entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial spirit in women, minority communities,
and LGBTQIA+ communities. WE-Hub has devised a pre-incubation programme, Start-X,
in collaboration with the Australian Consulate. The pre-incubation programmes have a
62% successful graduation rate.

Handloom Sector Initiatives of the Government

To realise its vision for the development of the handlooms sector, the Government of
Telangana cultivates a culture of adopting new technologies in the handloom sector to
improve production and marketing and foster maximum benefits for the individual
weavers but also to the entire sector in general. In this direction, the state government
has achieved a few milestones under its various flagship schemes so far. These
achievements are:

Geo-Tagging

The looms of the weavers are geotagged and assigned a unique digital code. This
information is utilised to implement welfare schemes and direct benefits transparently to
genuine weavers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

T-Nethanna App.

The T-Nethanna App stands out as a significant achievement, offering crucial support for
understanding and tackling the challenges faced by power loom unit owners and workers.

Chenetha Mitra.

Under this scheme, eligible weaver applicants will receive a subsidy of 50%, with 40%
from the state government and 10% from the central government, aimed at enhancing
their livelihoods by ensuring the viability and profitability of handloom operations. In
2023-2024, the state government amended this program to provide the weavers
immediate financial assistance of Rs. 3,000 per month.

Nethanna Bima

Under this scheme, the state government offers insurance coverage to eligible members
of the weaver community. Initially targeting individuals aged 18 to 59, the upper age limit
was extended to 65 years during 2023-24.
Nethannaku Cheyutha Scheme.

The government of Telangana under the scheme ‘Nethannaku Cheyutha’, provides social
security to handloom weavers by depositing twice the amount of 8% of their wage into a
savings account. During the fi scal year 2023-24, 36,133 weavers, prioritizing women
from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Castes, received a state
contribution of Rs 49.50 crore.

Ghatuppal and Theratpally State Clusters

In the 2023-24 fiscal year, the Government of Telangana approved two Clusters in
Ghatuppal and Theratpally in Nalgonda District to support 650 weavers. Rs. 77.65 lakhs
was allocated to provide 493 iron frame looms to the weavers.

Telangana Textile and Apparel Policy (T-TAP)

The Telangana Textile and Apparel Policy (T-TAP) is a comprehensive initiative to

transform Telangana into a leading hub for the textile and apparel industry. It focuses on
the entire value chain, from ginning and spinning to weaving, dyeing, and garments. The
policy offers a range of incentives, including capital assistance, interest subsidies, power
tariff subsidies, and support for infrastructure development. Additionally, it emphasises
skill development and capacity building to ensure a well trained workforce. Key projects
under T-TAP include the Kakatiya Integrated Mega Textile Park and the Sircilla Textile and
Apparel Park, which aim to provide state-of-the-art facilities and to attract significant
investments.

Telangana has been long known for its high-quality, long-staple cotton. It is the 3rd
highest cotton-producing state in the country

The Telangana Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd supports and promotes

handicrafts through Golkonda Handicrafts, the official brand representing Telangana’s
arts and crafts.

Telangana Leather Industries Promotion Corporation Ltd (TGLIPC Ltd)

The Telangana Leather Industries Promotion Corporation Ltd. (TGLIPC Ltd.)

manufactures and supplies footwear and other leather products to various Government
Departments. TGLIPC intends to promote the leather industry and enhance skill upgrades
by providing training and encouraging marketing activity to meet the demands of
multiple government departments and agencies.

TGLIPC signed a MOU with the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) in March
2024, aiming to facilitate various endeavours such as consultancy, design, R&D projects,
skill development, and training programmes.

Telangana Trade Promotion Corporation Limited (TGTPC Ltd)a Unity Mall at Raidurg
for the Make in India initiative to support the One District One Product concept.

Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals

Telangana is a major hub for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, producing
one-third of India’s pharmaceutical products and contributing to one-fifth of the
country’s pharma exports. Pharmaceuticals constitute the largest commodity export from
Telangana, accounting for 32% of the state’s total merchandise exports, in 2023- 24.

Genome Valley, the largest R&D cluster in India, is gaining traction as the “Vaccine Capital
of the World,” housing over 200 biotech companies and four of India’s five leading vaccine
manufacturers. Hyderabad hosts prestigious research institutions such as the Indian
Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
(CCMB), and the National Institute of Pharmaceuticals Education and Research (NIPER).

The Biopharma Hub (B-Hub) is a cornerstone initiative within Genome Valley, where the
state government collaborates with Cytiva, a leading life sciences company, to establish a
Biopharma scale-up facility. Additionally, the government has unveiled the second phase
of Genome Valley with Rs. 2,000 crore investment. Plans also include establishing ten
pharma villages with an investment totaling Rs 1.00 lakh crore, expected to generate 5
lakh jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Medical Devices Park

Located in Sultanpur, Hyderabad, the Medical Device Park stands as India’s largest hub
for medical devices.

The largest ice cream manufacturing unit, Hatsun’s Venture, operates in Zahirabad

Taluk of Sangareddy district.

In the fiscal year 2023-24, sand mining contributed significantly to state revenue,
exceeding Rs. 673.5 crore. A service called ‘Sand Taxi Service’ has been started, which
allows local delivery of sand through online booking and is managed by the District
Administration. This initiative was recognized by the Ministry of Mines, Government of
India as a best practice.

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) mined 70.02 million tonnes (MTs) of Coal
during 2023- 24, an increase of 4.3% compared to the 67.14 MTs of coal mined during
2022-23.

In the fiscal year 2022-23, Telangana exported goods and services amounting to Rs. 3.33
lakh crore. The services sector constituted the majority, contributing 72.45% of total
exports by value, while merchandise exports accounted for 27.55%.

In Merchandise exports Pharmaceuticals accounted for 32%, followed by Organic

Chemical 20%, Aircraft 14%, Electric machinery and equipment 6% and Nuclear reactor,
boiler 4%.

In 2023-24, Telangana’s export destinations, the USA emerges as the largest market,
receiving 28.16% of the state’s total exports, followed by the UAE at 6.90% and China at
5.20%.

The export data from various districts of Telangana in 2023-24 reveals Ranga Reddy as
the leading contributor, accounting for 29% of the state’s total exports followed by
Medchal Malkajgiri contributed 22% while Sangareddy and Hyderabad districts
accounted for 19% and 17% respectively.
SERVICES SECTOR

Services sector constitutes following sub sectors Trade, Repair, Hotels and Restaurants;
Transport, Storage, Communication & Services related to Broadcasting Financial Services
Real Estate, Ownership of Dwelling and Professional Services Public Administration
Other Services.

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3-24

Between 2022-23 and 2023-24, several key sub sectors of the services sector in Telangana
exhibited notable growth rates. Trade, Repair, Hotels, and Restaurants experienced robust
growth, expanding by 20.81%. Similarly, the Transport, Storage, Communication, and
Services related to Broadcasting sector grew by 15%, contributing to the overall
dynamism of the services sector, which itself grew by 14.6%.

Nationally, the services sector employs 62.2% of the urban workforce, with a slight
gender variation: 61.7% for males and 63.4% for females. In Telangana, the urban
services sector workforce is higher, at 66.6%, with 67.63% of males and 63.96% of
females employed in this sector. This data indicates that Telangana surpasses the national
average in urban service sector employment for both genders.
IT and IT-enabled services

In the fiscal year 2022-23, Telangana’s IT sector demonstrated impressive growth, with
IT exports totalling Rs 2.4 lakh crore. This represents a significant increase compared to
the national growth rate, with Telangana’s IT exports growing by 31.44%, far exceeding
the national average of 9.36%. Employment in the state’s IT sector also saw substantial
growth, increasing from 7.78 lakh in 2021-22 to 9.05 lakh in 2022-23.

Electronic Systems

The Government is working on various initiatives to establish Telangana as a global

electronics manufacturing hub and create 1 million jobs by 2030 and 1.5 million jobs by
2032. The Electronics, Semiconductors, EV & ESS sectors are well poised to contribute
USD 150 Billion to Telangana’s GDP by 2032. Telangana houses over 250 companies,
employing over 50,000 employees across different sub-segments, and contributes 6% of
the electronic production of India. It has two Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs)
at E-City in Raviryala and Maheswaram in Rangareddy district attracting investments
across the electronics value chain, R&D and Design Centers from majors such as Foxconn,
Apple, OnePlus, etc.

ESD consists of both MeeSeva and eSeva. MeeSeva strives to provide ‘Anywhere, Anytime’
access to citizencentric services and focuses primarily on the government to citizens and
government to business services. The MeeSeva currently registers around 1 to 1.5 lakh
daily and 1.5 crore transactions annually.

According to the data provided by the Electronic Transaction Aggregation & Analysis
Layer (e Taal), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of
India, Telangana completed 571 crore e-transactions between June 2014 and May 2024.
This is around 1.62 lakh e-transactions per 1000 population.

T-App Folio

The Government launched its m-governance (mobile governance) initiative, that provides
almost 267 services in 28 departments the T App Folio application, as part of Mee Seva
2.0 in 2018. It is an integrated app that leverages the deep penetration of mobile usage in
the state to deliver services such as Mee-Seva, Regional Transport Authority services, fee
payments and bill payments to the citizens.
T-Wallet

T-Wallet is the first official digital wallet owned by any state government in India. Since
its launch, T Wallet has made significant strides in driving adoption among citizens and
government departments.

SAP India has established 17 Centres of Excellence under the Code Unnati Programme in
partnership with Edunet and Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK). These
centres are aimed to collaborate with engineering colleges and impart technical training
for associated students on emerging technologies, including Computer Vision, SAP
Business Technology Platform, Advanced Business Application Programming, Internet of
Things, AI, Machine Learning, etc. These centres also tried to enhance the skills and
employability of the youth in the domain of Industry 4.0.

In 2023, Telangana received 5.84 crore domestic tourists, a decrease of 3.78 % from last
year and 1.6 lakh foreign tourists, an increase of 135.24 % from the previous year.

The state government is actively planning to develop tourism circuits that include key
sites such as the Ramappa/ Rudreshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the
Tribal Circuit covering Mulugu, Laknavaram, Medaram, Tadvai, Damaravi, Mallur, and the
Bogatha Waterfall; a Heritage Circuit featuring the Qutub Shahi Heritage Park, Paigah
Tombs, Hayat Bakshi Mosque, and Raymond’s Tomb, among others.

Heritage walks offer an exceptional way to explore cities, uncover hidden gems, and
develop an appreciation for history, truly serving as a date with the past. The Telangana
Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) has made significant efforts to organise such
walks in Hyderabad, with plans to expand to other cultural sites across the state in the
future. Some of the notable heritage walks in Hyderabad include routes from Charminar
to Chowmahalla Palace, Charminar to Badshahi Ashurkhana, Charminar to Purani Haveli,
the State Central Library to City College, and the historic walk at Moazzam Jahi Market.
These tours are available at an affordable price of Rs. 100.

TGTDC has also made several new projects operational to further enhance tourist
facilities and as beautification projects. These include the construction of a mini
Shilparamam in Mahabubnagar Town, a new boating unit at Saddaula Cheruvu in
Suryapet, the development of a Dinosaur Park at Komati Cheruvu in Siddipet, and the
construction of a suspension bridge at Pedda Cheruvu in Mahabubnagar.
As of 31st March 2024, there are 6,415 bank branches in Telangana, of which 47% are
located in urban areas, 29% in rural areas, and 24% in semi-urban areas.

Telangana State Building Permission and Self-Certification System (TS-bPASS)

The Government of Telangana introduced TSbPASS in November, 2020 with the motive of
issuing seamless and hassle free building plan approvals to citizens. Under this
programme, applications are processed under three categories:

 Instant Registration – for individual residential buildings of plot size up to 75

square yards and building height of up to 7 metres
 Instant Approval - for individual residential buildings of plot size from 75 to 500
square yards and building height of up to 10 metres
 Single Window System - for permissions to all residential buildings of above 500
square metres and 10 metres height

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge
(TASK), and Ashan Consulting have formed a key partnership to empower nearly 5,000
diploma students from government polytechnic colleges with employable skills through
the ‘Campus to Corporate’ program.

Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK)

The Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) envisages enhancing skilling
synergy among the institutions of the Government, industry and academia which was set
up in 2014. The services offered by TASK belong to three major categories skill
development, entrepreneurship, and capacity building for government machinery.

Telangana State Innovation Cell

The Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) was set up in 2017 under the State Innovation
Policy with the vision— to promote a culture of innovation across Telangana and become
a go-to destination of the State Ecosystem. TSIC works in the areas of innovation in
schools, social innovation, innovation diffusion, startup support, and grassroots
innovation. To build a culture of innovation over 60,000 School Students from Social
Welfare, Tribal Welfare, Engineering Colleges, Government Degree Colleges, Polytechnic,
and ITI Colleges have been trained in Design Thinking & Innovation
Technology Hub (T-Hub)

T-Hub is an innovation intermediary and business incubator based in Hyderabad set up

to promote entrepreneurship in Telangana, with the first phase launched in 2015. Since
its inception, T-Hub has contributed to innovation, entrepreneurship and ecosystem
development that has been recognised at the national level over 55 other participating
incubators. T-Hub Phase 2 was launched in June 2022 and has further improved the
state’s startup ecosystem. Due to its innovation, it has emerged as the winner in the
category for its efforts to support the growth of the startup ecosystem in Telangana and
won the ‘Best Incubator in India’ award at the National Startup Awards 2022 on National
Startup Day. In addition, the Government of Telangana has launched Y-Hub to encourage
and support children and youth towards entrepreneurship.

T-Works

T-Works is India’s largest prototyping center started in 2017 with a vision to create and
celebrate a culture of hobbyists, makers, and innovators in India. T-Works provides
services such as IP facilitation, Product Design, Rapid Prototyping, and Component
Sourcing. It is India’s first prototyping center established by a state government. In
addition, T-Work’s innovative machine on-cloud platform ‘Proto.tworks’ has shipped over
700 products and prototypes. It also conducted 16 Mentoring Sessions on the Solution
Seeker Platform.

TELANGANA IT POLICY 2021-26

Focus Areas:

IT/ITES

Establish Telangana as global hub for product development, Engineering and R and D.
Increase total direct employment to 10 lakh IT sector jobs by 2026. Double IT/ITeS sector
exports to 3 lakh crore by 2026.

ELECTRONICS

Generate employment of 3 lakhs by 2026 in the electronics sector, out of which 75,000 is
targeted to be from EV and ESS Sector. To attract 75,000 crore investment in the
Electronics sector of which 25,000 crore is targeted from EV and ESS Sector.
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENUSRHIP ECOSYSTEM

To provide institutional support to over 8000 start-ups. To attract over 10,000 crore
investments in start-ups. To set up a fund of 1300 crore for start up of which 100 crore
would be for grass root innovation fund.

SKILLING, UPSKILLING AND RESKILLING

Upskill, reskill or train the citizens of Telangana with a target to achieve 80% of workforce
requirement met through local talent. Train 50,000+ students each year.

CONTACTLESS PAPERLESS AND PRSENCELESS GOVERNMENT

No G2C service shall mandate physical presence of citizens, 1000+ G2C services online.
All 1000+ online G2C services will be accessible through a mobile phones with the help
of government service delivery app – T-App Folio,

BEYOND DIGITAL INFRA

To complete 5G roll out across the state. To connect 100% of government institutions,
rural and urban households to the internet through T-Fiber by 2026. To establish one
digital Telangana Centre in each gram panchayat in Telangana.

BEYOND HYDERABAD

Generate employment of 25,000 in Tier – II and III cities by 2026. Develop a robust
innovation ecosystem in 5 regional centres.

DIGITALLY EMPOWERED CITIZENS

To ensure that at least one individual in each household and SHG is digitally literate and
is empowered to take advantage of the digital ecosystem.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Undertake 75 innovative projects with focus on citizen services. Establish emerging

technologies focused capability centres. Establish R&D centers to undertake deep
research for new products and solutions.

CLOUD FIRST POLICY

100% cloud adoption across government departments.

TECHNOLGIES FOR URBAN LIVING

40 smart cities and localities in Telangana by 2026

ITE&C DEPARTMENT AS THE TECH ENABLER

50+ digital transformation projects in the government. 40+ user department

collaborations.

AI-POWERED TELANGANA

This document lays out the guiding framework and key initiatives with supporting
execution structures that the Government of Telangana is committing to drive over the
next 3 years (2024-2027).

Six critical pillars have been identified to enable an AI Powered Telangana:

AI Direction Setting

The strategic direction for Telangana’s AI ecosystem will be set by the AI Advisory Council,
which will bring together leaders from government, industry, and academia and define
investment and policy priorities surrounding AI. The AI Research & Collaboration
Network, operating through a hub and spoke model, will power socially conscious
innovations in AI by converging research and development in academic institutions and
corporations.

AI Equipped Government

The Government of Telangana will set an example for the state by integrating AI across its
operations to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Generative AI will be leveraged to
power interventions aimed at solving the most critical governance challenges across
domains including education, healthcare, agriculture, and service delivery. The
government will work closely with the private ecosystem to fuel impact-oriented
innovations and subsequently invest in solutions that have been proven successful
through pilots. Government officials will also be equipped to leverage AI in day-to-day
operations to enhance their productivity by over 20%.
AI Ready Local Datasets & Models

The government intends to promote the development of datasets and models that allow
AI to account for state-specific nuances including language and culture. Solutions
developed using these assets will be more efficient, accurate, and cost-effective, especially
when deployed at a population scale. In addition to improved dataset quality across the
state, data annotation hubs will be established to cater to the annotation needs of not just
the state but the country at large. Lastly, the government will launch the Telangana Data
Exchange Platform (TGDex), enabling access to quality data for innovators in the
ecosystem and fueling AI-powered innovation through a collaborative approach.

AI Enhanced Ecosystem

To fuel AI innovation sustainably and democratically, Telangana will facilitate access to

compute capacity through hyperscalers. Government departments and selected
earlystage startups will be provided subsidised access to compute capacity to level the
playing field for innovation, specifically for socially conscious solutions. Telangana has
already established a robust innovation ecosystem through different agencies and
incubators. The services provided by these bodies will be supplemented with AIspecific
resources such as development platforms, datasets, etc. and unified on a common
interface. This approach will help address information asymmetry in the ecosystem while
also fostering collaboration between innovators.

AI for Population

All demographic groups within Telangana will be empowered with AI and Generative AI
powered solutions to improve their quality of living. To cater to the growing demand for
AI professionals in the job market, the state will train 5 lakh professionals in AI
specialisations by 2027 through a mix of formal education and digital initiatives. AI
curriculum will be introduced in senior secondary public schools to democratise access
to AI skills & careers from an early age. Lastly, a population scale campaign will be
launched to enable AI literacy for diverse citizen cohorts, ensuring that citizens are able
to leverage AI to improve productivity and ease processes in everyday life.
AI Future Ready City

Telangana envisions establishing India’s most robust AI city hosting multinational

corporations, research institutions, and startups. The Centre for the Future, housed in the
AI City will expose the general public to cutting-edge AI innovations. AI Nodal Points in
district headquarters will connect local talent to AI City resources, ensuring statewide
participation in AI-driven growth. With the above framework and initiatives, we extend
an open invitation to industry, academia and citizens alike to help make the vision of an
AI Powered Telangana a reality

Distributed GrowthGRID Policy and Special IT-SEZ

The Government of Telangana recognizes the need to distribute growth across Hyderabad
in order to spread the gains from growth to the semi-urban areas around Hyderabad as
well. Through the Growth in Dispersion (GRID) policy, the Government provides special
incentives to the companies that expand or set up their units beyond the western part of
Hyderabad. IT parks in Uppal, Pocharam, Kompally, Kollapur, and Shamshabad are under
development and two electronic manufacturing clusters are under development at
Maheshwaram and Raviryal.

The Government has also focused on expanding IT in Tier-II towns including Warangal,
Karimnagar, Khammam, Nizamabad, Mahabubnagar, Siddipet, and Nalgonda. The IT
Tower (Phase-I) in Warangal is operational and Phase-II is ready for operations. The IT
Tower at Karimnagar is operational. The IT Tower in Khammam is operational and Phase
II is under construction. This shows that our Government is keen on developing IT and
creating employment opportunities for the rural youth of Telangana.
WELFARE

Praja Palana Program was organised in all Gram Panchayats, and Wards of all ULBs from
28 December 2023 to 6 January 2024 and received applications from the citizens for 5
Guarantees schemes (Mahalakshmi, Rythu Bharosa, Gruha Jyothi, Indiramma Houses and
Cheyutha). Approximately 1.28 crore applications were received during the period, with
1.09 crore applying for 5 Guarantees. All the applications have been computerised and
uploaded to the ‘Praja Palana’ web portal. The respective line departments are
implementing the schemes launched by the Government.

‘Praja Palana Seva Kendras’ (PPSKs) have been established at all MPDO offices, Municipal
offices, and Circle offices in GHMC to facilitate the Praja Palana applicants’ for rectifying
their data to avail benefits.

Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Special Development Funds (SC/ST SDFs)

The government enacted the “Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Special
Development Fund Act, 2017 (Planning, Allocation and Utilisation of Financial
Resources)” to implement schemes for SC / ST Welfare, with a focus on economic,
educational, and human development, as well as ensuring their social security, dignity,
and promoting equity among them.

In 2023-24, SC-36,750 crores, ST-15,232 crores, while in 2024-25 budget allotted

Rs.33,124 crores for SCSDF and Rs.17,056 crores for STSDF.

Already established Komaram Bheem Corporation for Adivasis, Santh Seva Lal
Corporation for Lambadas, Erukula corporation for Erukulas. We have also established
two separate corporations for Malas and Madigas.

Government has announced all ST habitations having more than 500 populations as gram
panchayats.

KALYANA LAXMI, SHADI MUBARAK

The government is providing financial assistance of Rs. 1,00,116/- to unmarried girls

(above 18 years of age) at the time of their marriage, aiming to alleviate financial distress
within families of SCs/ STs/BCs/EBCs and Minorities in the State. Income limit, 2 lakhs –
urban and 1.5 lakhs in rural areas. Intercaste Marriage: Disabled:
As part of this program all gurukulas i.e., ST, SC, BC, Minority and General which are
running at different places in a region, will be brought in to a single campus spanning 20
Acres

The government provides financial assistance of Rs. 20.00 lakh to students aspiring to
pursue higher education abroad, who belong to marginalised families with an annual
income of less than Rs. 5 lakhs. The Overseas Scholarships are being provided to SC and
ST students under Dr. B R Ambedkar Overseas Vidhya Nidhi Scheme, BC & EBC students
under Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Overseas Vidya Nidhi and for minorities under the Chief
Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme.

Giri Super Bazaar

The Giri Super Bazaar, established by Telangana Girijan Cooperative Corporation

(TGGCC), provides unadulterated, quality branded, natural consumable items at reduced
rates in three ITDA areas. The Girijan Filling Stations address fuel shortages in scheduled
areas, create employment for local tribal youth, and prevent the sale of contaminated fuel.
TGGCC has set up value-added processing units for honey, chilli, and turmeric, offering
fair prices to tribal farmers and generating employment while supplying quality products
to tribal welfare and educational institutions. The Van Dhan Vikas Yojana (VDVK)
supports sustainable Minor Forest Produce (MFP) collection through safety equipment
distribution and training, enhancing sustainable MFP production.

Giri Vikasam

Giri Vikasam focuses on providing irrigation facilities to fallow and uncultivable

agricultural lands of small and marginal ST farmers and converting them to cultivable and
productive lands for sustainable agriculture development.

Giri Poshana

Through the Giri Poshana-Nutri Basket Scheme, in collaboration with ICRISAT, nutritious
food is distributed to pregnant and lactating women and young children, reducing cases
of anaemia and malnutrition. The target beneficiaries are being provided with nutritional
food products: (1) Three Ready-to-Cook (RTC) food products - Multigrain meal, Jowar
Meal, Multigrain sweet meal; (2) Three Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food products - Peanut-
Sesame Chikki, Peanut-Fried gram Chikki, and Jowar Bytes. The food products are
provided in a combination of two products (breakfast and snack) per day for 6 days a
week at the Anganwadi Centers.

Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing the Central Sector Scheme of Eklavya Model
Residential School (EMRS) to provide quality education to the tribal children. Earlier
EMRS was a component under Article 275(1) of the Constitution. Under the new scheme,
Government decided to establish one EMRS in every block having more than 50% ST
population and at least 20,000 tribal persons (as per census 2011). Telangana Tribal
Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGTWREIS) runs 23 Ekalavya
Model Residential Schools.

Hyderabad branch of Telangana SC and ST study circle focuses on Civil Services

examination coaching.

The Telangana Minorities Study Circle (TGMSC) and Career Counseling Centre in
Hyderabad were established by the government to increase employment among
minorities in various sectors. In 2024-25, Rs.3,003 crores for Minority welfare.

The government established (9) new BC corporations in 2024 to support various

communities, including Mudiraj, Yadava Kurma, Munnuru Kapu, Padmashali, Perika,
Lingayath, Mera, Gangaputra and separate EBC welfare boards. In budget 2024-25,
proposed Rs.9,200 crores for BC Welfare.

Government has also established a Board for the welfare of economically backward castes
(EBCs).

At present, 17,235 Fair Price (FP) Shops are functioning to implement the Public
Distribution System in the state, and on average, each FP shop serves 522 cards/families.
There is one FP Shop for every 2030 persons in the state. Food Security Cards at a scale
of 6 Kg of rice per head.

During the Rabi (Yasangi) season of 2023-24, the government successfully procured
44.15 Lakh Metric Tons(LMT) of paddy as against the estimated procurement of 75.40
LMTs of paddy at Minimum Support Price (MSP) from 7.56 lakh farmers. In 2023-24,
47.83 lakh tonne worth 10,521 crore and in 2022-23 through 7,174 procurement centres,
131.5 lakh tonne worth 27,031 crore of paddy is procured.
EDUCATION

As a first step, we have already notified a mega DSC with 11,062 posts to fill up the existing
teacher vacancies in schools.

According to NFHS-5 (2019-20), Telangana’s literacy rate is 73.4%, with male literacy at
82% and female literacy at 64.8%.

It has also been observed that in Telangana, a higher percentage of children aged 14-18
are outside of school compared to the national average. While the national average is
13.2%, in Telangana, 22.1% of children in this age group are not enrolled in any school or
college. For children aged 17- 18, the number rises to 40.1%.

Gross Enrolment Ratio and Dropout Rate, 2022-23

Sl. No. Category Ratio

1 Gross Enrolment Ratio All Boys Girls

a GER (6-10) 110.02 108.94 111.22

b GER (11-13) 107.23 106.91 107.56

c GER (14-15) 94.58 93.62 95.60

2 Dropout Rate Rate

a Primary Level ( I-V ) -1.42 -1.71 -1.10

b Elementary Level (I-VIII) 22.42 23.30 21.45

c Secondary Level ( I-X) 26.17 27.63 24.59

Private unaided schools have the highest share of total enrolments, standing at 51.18%,
Followed by Government-managed schools, including Local Bodies, KGBVs, Model
schools, TREIS, and URS making up 39.10% share. Welfare Residential schools have a
share of 7.32%, Welfare Day schools have a share of 0.38%. Private aided schools have a
share of 1.27%, whereas Central government schools such as Navodaya and KVs have a
share of 0.73%.
The government introduced English as a medium of instruction in all government schools
starting from 2022-23. Initially implemented from classes I to VIII, this initiative will
extend to class X by the 2024-25 academic year. Bilingual textbooks were printed for
classes II to VIII to facilitate the transition, excluding class I. Over 80,564 teachers
received English Language Enrichment training from Azim Premji University.

The Mid-day Meal Scheme in the State, operational since 2003 for classes I to V and since
2008-09 for classes VI to X, aims to provide nutritious meals to students. The government
launched the Breakfast Scheme to provide complimentary breakfast to students from
classes I to X in all government and local body schools.

In the year 2023-24, Telangana introduced Ragi Java as part of a supplementary nutrition
program. Fortified Ragi Malt, funded equally by the government and Sri Satya Sai
Annapoorna Trust, is provided every alternate day before prayer. The mixture includes
ragi flour, defatted soya flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, vitamins, minerals, and jaggery
powder, offering a nutritious boost to students.

Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas

Bridging gender and social category gaps at all levels of school education is one of the
major objectives of the Samagra Shiksha. Consequently, to encourage the participation of
girls in education, the existing Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) at upper
primary level and Girls Hostels at secondary level have been extended/converged to
provide residential and schooling facilities upto Class-XII under the Scheme.

Thus, the Scheme now provides for access and quality education to girls from
disadvantaged groups of girls in the age group of 10-18 years aspiring to study in Classes
VI to XII; belonging to SC, ST, OBC, Minority communities and BPL families to ensure
smooth transition of girls from elementary to secondary and upto class XII wherever
possible. KGBV provides the facility to have at-least one residential school for girls from
Classes VI-XII in every educationally backward block (EBBs).

The state has the highest enrollment of girls in KGBVs, accounting for one-fifth of the
national total.
Telangana Model Schools

The government operates 194 model schools, initiated under the government of India’s
scheme to set up 6,000 model schools in educationally backward blocks. These schools,
which offer education from Class VI to Intermediate in English medium, aim to provide
quality education through highly qualified teachers.

Badi Bata

The Prof. Jayashankar Badi Bata programme initiative primarily focuses on increasing
enrollment and strengthening government schools through community participation.
The programme seeksto update village education registers, address schools with low
enrolment, and emphasise the crucial role of parents in effective schooling. Badi Bata is
also aimed at informing parents and students about various classroom amenities and
benefits, including free bilingual textbooks, notebooks, uniforms, midday meals, and
provisions for children with special needs. The programme was initiated for the academic
year 2024-25 in all the schools in the state from 06.06.2024 to 19.06.2024 to ‘enrol/re-
enrol’ all the school-age children in Schools.

Amma Adarsha Patashala (AAP)

The government has initiated the “Amma Adarsha Patashala” program to improve the
maintenance and infrastructure of government schools. Through this initiative, the
government aims to ensure all schools are well-equipped and maintained to enhance the
learning environment for students. Under this initiative, committees known as “Amma
Adarsha Patashala Committees” have been formed at the school level, involving members
from nearby women’s self-help groups (SHGs), Slum Level Federation (SLF) groups and
local organisations.

The responsibility of stitching school uniforms for the Education Department, Residential
Schools, and Welfare Hostels serving SC, ST, BC Minority, and other communities has been
entrusted to Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

Government Polytechnics: The annual state-level Srujana Tech-Fest fosters creativity

and problem-solving skills among diploma students.
Society For Telangana Network (SoFTNET)

SoFTNET is a non-profit organisation that, as part of its initiative, operates Telangana

Skills, Academic, and Training (TSAT) for distance learning through television using
satellite (G-SAT-16) communications. Its channels T-SAT Nipuna T-SAT Vidya broadcast
programs on education, employment, healthcare, and agriculture, among other subjects.
There’s also an app and a YouTube channel to disseminate content. It also published
magazine called TSAT Times.

Advance Technology Centers (ATCs)

The Hon’ble Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the Advanced Technology Centre
(ATC) at ITI, Mallepally, in Hyderabad on June 18, 2024. Under the ATC programme, 65
government ITIs will be upgraded to ATCs at a cost of Rs. 2700 crore in collaboration with
Tata Technologies to address the critical issue of unemployment that has been significant
in Telangana’s history.

As part of the project, arrangements are being made for this academic year (2024-25) for
9 new long-term and 23 short-term courses. Skill development courses will be selected
from all fields to ensure employment opportunities for the youth. 9,000 people will be
given admissions yearly, and about one lakh people will undergo training in shortterm
courses.

Skill University

Establishing a Skill University in Hyderabad near the IT industry is crucial for fostering a
highly skilled workforce that meets the specific needs of the tech sector. This proximity
ensures that students receive practical, industry relevant education and training,
enhancing their employability and bridging the gap between academic knowledge and
professional skills.

Additionally, it promotes collaboration between academia and industry, leading to

innovative research, internships, and job placements. Such an institution supports the
region’s economic growth, attracts investments, and reinforces Hyderabad’s position as a
leading hub for technology and innovation.

Recognising the pressing need for skill development, the Hon’ble Chief Minister, during a
meeting on July 8th, 2024, proposed the establishment of a Skill University within the
premises of the Engineering Staff College. The foundation stone for the new skills
university at Meerkhhanpet in Kandukur Mandal, Ranga Reddy District.

Telangana govt’s ambitious Future City and Net Zero City will come up in 10,124 acres in
the southern parts of Hyderabad. Future City will cover about 10 villages, including
Mucherla, Meerkhanpet and surrounding villages, where Hyderabad Pharma City (HPC)
was once proposed. It will have eight zones, which include Artificial Intelligence City, life
sciences hub, Health City, sports hub, electronics and advanced manufacturing zone,
education and university zone, residential zone and mixed and entertainment zone.

In budget 2024-25, we have proposed Rs.500 crores for the infrastructure development
in universities. Of these, one hundred crores is proposed for Osmania University and one
hundred crores for Women's University and the balance is proposed for infrastructure
facilities of Kakatiya University and other Universities.
HEALTH

Maternal Mortality Rate 43

Infant Mortality Rate 21
Under 5 Mortality Rate 23
Neonatal Mortality Rate 15
Total Fertility Rate 1.5
Institutional Deliveries 97%
Sex Ratio at Birth 892 (SRS 2020)
Crude Birth Rate 16.4
Crude Death Rate 6.0

Telangana has increased its number of government medical colleges to 34, following the
approval of eight new medical colleges by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for
the current academic year.

The newly approved medical colleges will be established in Mulugu, Narsampet,

Jogulamba Gadwal, Narayanpet, Yadadri Bhongir, Medak, Maheshwaram, and
Qutbullapur.

The Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (TIMS) is a premier healthcare
institution in Hyderabad that provides advanced medical care and education. The
three Telangana Institutes of Medical Sciences (TIMS) were coming up well at Alwal, LB
Nagar and Sanathnagar in the city.

The Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad, established in 2016, aims to enhance curative
healthcare services in the state.

Four Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) viz., Bhadrachalam, Eturunagaram,

Utnoor and Mannanoor.

MCH Kit: The MCHKIT scheme in Telangana is instrumental in elevating maternal health

indicators. Women are incentivised for delivering in public facilities through four online
transfers totalling Rs. 12,000 / Rs. 13,000 for girl child, linked to 4 essential health
milestones (2 ANC checkups with a Medical Officer, delivery at public facility, 3 1⁄2
months immunisation of the child and complete vaccination). A kit of 14 items useful for
the mother and child is provided immediately after delivery in a public health facility.

Note: Pregnant women can utilize this scheme for maximum 2 deliveries. Women who
give birth at a government hospital can utilize this scheme. Under this scheme, pregnant
women will be provided with financial assistance of Rs. 12,000 in three phases. In case of
a baby girl, an additional Rs. 1000 will be given by the government.

Nutrition Kit: Launched on 21st December 2022 in 9 districts to ensure better nutritional
outcomes for mothers and children, the Nutrition Kit has been extended to Social
Infrastructure & Development all 33 districts from 14th June 2023. The kits are
distributed twice to all pregnant women between 14-26 weeks and the 2nd time between
27-34 weeks. The kit includes 1kg nutrition mix, ½ Kg ghee, 1 kg dates, 3 bottles of iron
syrup, 200 gms jaggery peanut chikki, one cup and a basket to store the items.

Aarogya Mahila: The “Arogya Mahila” program addresses women’s unmet medical needs

and enhances their health-seeking behaviour. With 372 facilities featuring lady medical
officers exclusively for women every Tuesday, 4.95 lakh women have been screened under
the 8-package services so far.

Team-Based Incentives (TBI): To tackle the issue of high C-section rates, a strategy
involves team based incentives of Rs. 3000/- for hospitals conducting normal deliveries
above specified benchmarks. Hospital benchmarks are set based on their current
performance. Provision is made for hospitals already doing optimum levels (%) of normal
deliveries to get incentives, wherein the benchmark for such hospitals is kept as the
number of normal deliveries in excess of the previous average. The implementation of TBI
started in August 2022.

Birth Monitoring System (BMS): Monitoring the private medical sector through an e-
birth monitoring system where indications for C-sections are available to promote
facility-based review and auditing of C-sections.

Targeted Imaging for Foetal Anomalies (TIFFA) Scans: In November 2022, 56 TIFFA
scan machines were provided to 44 public facilities with a high delivery load.

The state has created a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Niloufer Hospital, utilising a hub-
and spoke model to connect 28 peripheral SNCUs. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
has contributed Rs. 20.22 crore to Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad to construct a new
outpatient building and procure advanced medical equipment under CSR funds.

Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) services are vital to Telangana’s child health initiatives.
KMC is a globally recognised method for caring for preterm and low birth weight infants,
emphasising skin to- skin contact between mother and baby to promote bonding and
improve health outcomes. These services are available in all SNCUs across the state.
Integrating such innovative and evidence-based practices indicates Telangana’s
commitment to improving neonatal care and ensuring better health outcomes for
children.

Rashtriya Bala Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) is a Child Health Screening and Early
Intervention Services Programme designed to provide comprehensive care to all children
in the community. RBSK aims to enhance children’s quality of life by early detection of
congenital disabilities, diseases, deficiencies, and disabilities. It targets children aged 0-6
in rural areas, urban slums, and those in grades I-XII in government schools. The initiative
seeks to reduce child mortality and morbidity without imposing financial burdens on low-
income families.

The State’s 104 Fixed Day Health Services (FDHS) program, excluding Hyderabad,
deployed 198 mobile health vehicles to provide monthly fixed-day services in rural areas
beyond 3 km from Primary or Community Health Centers. These units offered pregnancy
monitoring and treatment for various ailments, equipped with medical and essential lab
equipment, and cold chain units for vaccines and blood samples. Services were
discontinued from December 2021 onwards.

Telangana’s “102” Services (Ammavodi) program provides transportation services for

antenatal, postnatal women, and infants. This includes pick-up and drop-off services from
home to public health facilities and vice versa.

Free Hearse Services have been provided by the government since November 2016 to
transport deceased bodies from hospitals to the chosen location of the deceased’s family.

Telangana launched the “Telangana Diagnostics” initiative under the National Health
Mission, aiming to provide accessible, high-quality, cost effective diagnostic services at
the nearest health facilities. A high-tech central lab was established in Hyderabad in 2018,
The success of the Hyderabad Central Hub led to the creation of additional hubs in the
districts.

Urban Health Centres (Basti Dhavakhanas) serve as essential health and wellness centres,
established in slums, vulnerable areas, and peri-urban regions to provide improved
access to quality care, reducing out-of-pocket expenditures and relieving pressure on
secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities. These centres offer essential clinical
outpatient services, establish referral linkages between UPHCs and higher level hospitals,
and provide free medicine, diagnostic services, and teleconsultation, showcasing their
vital role in the urban healthcare landscape.

The Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) The IDSP, initiated in 2004 with
support from the World Bank, aims to strengthen disease surveillance systems for
epidemic-prone diseases. Telangana transitioned to the Integrated Health Information
Platform (IHIP) in October 2021, facilitating near-real time electronic health data capture
at the village level. Objectives include decentralised surveillance, early outbreak
detection, and human resource development. Program components encompass
integrating surveillance units, training, ICT utilisation, public health laboratory
strengthening, and inter-sectoral coordination for zoonotic diseases. Major achievements
for 2023-24 include high weekly reporting performance, meeting or exceeding targets for
suspected, presumptive, and laboratory case forms, and ensuring lab access during
outbreaks. Noteworthy is the transformation of IDSP weekly reporting from offline to
near-real-time online platforms through IHIP, enhancing reporting efficiency.

Rajiv Aarograsri Health Care Trust (RAHCT)

The Rajiv Aarogyasri Health Care Trust, established on April 1, 2007, aims to provide
comprehensive health coverage for families below the poverty line. It was merged with
AB PM-JAY in May 2021, and is now named “Ayushman Bharat PMJAY Rajiv Aarogyasri”.
The scheme is driven by a vision of universal healthcare, aiming to deliver quality health
services and financial protection to underprivileged families. Significant achievements
include the operation of 84 dialysis centres, the introduction of procedures for
transgender treatment, and the implementation of telemedicine services. The scheme has
also covered families of Building and Construction Workers and introduced lifelong
medicines for cardiac patients.
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, now renamed Anganwadi
Services Project, is a cornerstone program of the Indian government, offering health,
nutrition, and educational services to women and children.

National Creche Scheme has been reorganized and renamed as Palna Scheme under the
sub scheme ‘Samarthya’ of ‘Mission Shakti’. Under Palna Scheme, provision of Anganwadi
cum Creches has been introduced by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Further, the creches which were running under erstwhile National Creche Scheme have
been included as Stand Alone Creches. This initiative aims to provide safe daycare
facilities, enhancing children’s cognitive, nutritional, and health development.

Under the Balamrutham scheme, a 2.5-kilogram pack containing a powdered mixture of

Roasted Wheat, Bengal gram, Milk powder, Sugar, and Oil and 16 eggs per month is
provided for consumption by children aged 7 months to 3 years. The children are to be
fed 100 grams of the mixture daily for 25 days a month. The scheme aims to reduce low
birth weight, malnutrition, and infant mortality rate.

Under the Mid-day Meal scheme, AWC provides a hot cooked meal with one boiled egg
daily in the morning and snacks in the evening to children aged 3-6 years.

Under the Economic Rehabilitation Scheme, Subsidies are sanctioned to Persons with
Disabilities to enhance their income by setting up self-employment units and enabling
them to lead normal lives in society. Under the Incentive Award for Marriages, Rs.
1,00,000 is sanctioned for marriages between differently abled and normal persons.

State Welfare Board for the Transgender Persons was constituted to advise the State
Government on formulating policies, programmes, legislation and projects concerning
transgender persons. Financial Assistance of Rs. 50,000/- as a subsidy is sanctioned to
Transgender persons to enhance their income through establishing small businesses,
enabling them to lead a respectful and dignified life under the Economic Rehabilitation
Scheme.

The government has proposed to establish a Trans-Women Shelter home for the destitute
with basic amenities like Food, Shelter, and Medical along with Skill Development
Training, besides launching Gender Affirming Surgeries and Hormonal Therapy Services
in Osmania and Gandhi Hospitals. It is also planned to establish Transgender Clinics
across all the District Hospitals in collaboration with the Telangana AIDS Control Society
and Help Desk at Gandhi and Osmania Hospitals. Additionally, it has been proposed to
extend helpline services on Transgender schemes, programs, services, etc to Transgender
persons through PwD toll-free helpline number “155326”.

Bharosa Centres

Bharosa Support Centre for Women and Children provides integrated assistance through
Police, Medical, Legal, and Prosecution Services for women in distress, along with relief
and rehabilitation.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Rural Water Supply

Rural Water Supply scheme aims to provide safe, sustainable drinking water to rural and
urban areas throughout Telangana, excluding Hyderabad within the ORR. This initiative
involves drawing water from the Krishna and Godavari rivers and treating it to ensure it
meets the highest standards of safety and adequacy. Under the mission, bulk water is
supplied to the ULBs at 135 LPCD in the Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats and in
municipal corporations at 150 LPCD.

The raw water drawn from the rivers and reservoirs is treated at 123 plants spread across
the state and supplied to 23,824 rural habitations, 122 ULBs and 136 isolated and
scattered habitations.

MGNREGS

During 2023-24, wage employment was provided to 40.62 lakh wage seekers, generating
12.09 crore person days.

Achievement: 1) Yadadri 2) Karimnagar 3) Siddipet

Swachh Bharat Mission (GRAMIN)

The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India launched the Swachh Bharat Mission on October 2,
2014, to boost efforts towards universal sanitation coverage and emphasise its
importance. By October 2, 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, all
villages, Gram Panchayats, Districts, States, and Union Territories in India declared
themselves “open-defecation free” (ODF) through the construction of over 100 million
toilets in rural areas.

As of 12th July 2024, a total of 8,990 villages in Telangana got ODF Puls status, 3 villages
got ODF Plus Rising and 8,379 villages got ODF Plus Model status, as per the National
Swaccha Bharath Mission.

Society of Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP)

The Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) is a crucial entity within the
government of Telangana, dedicated to uplifting rural communities through various
initiatives. With a focus on building sustainable institutions, providing financial access,
developing livelihood and human development value chains, and ensuring access to social
safety nets, SERP has made significant strides. A total of 46.68 lakh women organised into
4.37 lakh SHGs, indicating extensive reach and participation.

Cheyutha Pensions

The ‘Cheyutha’ Pension Scheme has been implemented as a comprehensive safety net to
protect various vulnerable sections of society. This includes the elderly and infirm,
individuals with disabilities, widows, people living with HIV/AIDS, patients with Filaria,
incapacitated weavers, toddy tappers, impoverished Beedi workers, single women, and
those undergoing dialysis.

1st Old Age – Widow – Disabled-Toddy Tappers – Weavers.

Telangana Institute of Rural Development (TGRID)

The Telangana Institute of Rural Development (TGIRD) serves as an apex institution for
training and capacity building of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development functionaries in
Telangana, aiming to enhance knowledge, upgrade skills, and facilitate convergence for
sustainable rural prosperity. With a vision to transform into a centre of excellence, TGIRD
focuses on benefiting elected representatives, functionaries, and, ultimately, the low-
socio-economic rural sections. Major achievements include thematic training programs
on various subjects, significant physical achievements and financial expenditures.

The proposed action plan for sustainable development and awareness programs on ‘Praja
Palana’ and ‘Abhaya Hastham’ aims for better implementation through Panchayat Raj
local bodies.

Swamy Ramananda Tirtha Rural Institute (SRTRI)

The Swamy Ramananda Tirtha Rural Institute (SRTRI) is part of Telangana’s Panchayat
Raj and Rural Development Department. It offers market-friendly vocational skill training
programs to promote wage and self-employment among rural youth and women,
leveraging the latest technologies. The institute provides various free training programs
aligned with the National Skill Qualification Framework, covering sectors such as IT, fi
nance, apparel, and renewable energy, complemented by soft skills and entrepreneurship
modules.
The three aspirational districts in Telangana are: Asifabad (Komaram Bheem),
Jayashankar Bhupalpally, and Bhadradri Kothagudem.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister launched the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) on
January 7, 2023, during the 2nd National Conference of Chief Secretaries. It aims to
improve governance and enhance the quality of life in India’s most remote and
underdeveloped blocks by converging existing schemes, defining outcomes, and
continuously monitoring progress.

NITI Aayog trained the block officers on leadership skills necessary for managing this
multi-sectoral programme. The ABP focuses on key sectors such as Health, Nutrition,
Education, Agriculture, Basic Infrastructure, Social Development, Drinking Water,
Sanitation, and Financial Inclusion. In Telangana, 10 blocks from various districts have
been identified as aspirational, including Narnoor in Adilabad and Tiriyani in Kumuram
Bheem-Asifabad. Both blocks received cash prizes from NITI Aayog for ranking first and
second in various Delta Rankings for 2023-24. This programme’s targeted approach aims
to uplift these underdeveloped regions through focused and sustained efforts.

ABP focuses on improving governance to enhance the quality of life of citizens in the most
difficult and relatively underdeveloped blocks of India.

NITI Aayog releases the 1st Delta Ranking of ABP in December 2023, Tiryani Block of
Kumaram Bheem Asifabad District, Telangana achieves top rank & Kaushambi block of
Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh ranked second in the ABP rankings

n a novel initiative, the top rankers of ABP and ADP will be displayed on the Wall Fall made
at NITI Aayog. It will showcase the endeavours and projects undertaken by the
Aspirational Blocks and Districts in order to improve their indicators and hence achieve
appreciable progress.

Mahila Sakthi Canteens

The government has announced the launch of Mahila Shakti Canteen Services, which will
be managed by women’s self-help groups (SHGs) across various locations in the state. The
plan aims to establish at least 150 canteens in government offices, district collectorates,
tourist spots, temples, bus stands, and industrial areas. Women managing these canteens
will receive training to run the operations effectively.
On June 21, 2024, the Hon’ble Minister for Panchayat Raj inaugurated the Mahila Shakti
canteen at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat. The canteen on the ground and third
floors of the Secretariat is part of the Mahila Shakti initiative. The Minister assured that
the initiative would extend to other services.
URBANIZATION

Warangal is emerging as a health, educational and IT centre, while Nizamabad and

Khammam are witnessing growth in agro-based industries and manufacturing.

A 14.5 MW capacity ‘Waste to Energy’ plant, that uses ‘Refuse Derived Fuel’ (RDF), started
operation at Dundigal in March 2024. By the end of 24 May 2024, the plant consumed
about 0.75 lakh MT of RDF and generated about 25.39 MU of electricity. A 500-TPD
capacity new C&D waste plant is undergoing a trial run at Shamshabad, and another plant
is under construction at Thumkunta.

The GHMC is contributing to the Gruha Jyothi scheme by generating green power using
Refuse-Derived Fuel at the 24 MW and 14.5 MW capacity waste-to-energy plants
established at Jawaharnagar and Dundigal, enabling the uninterrupted supply of energy.

Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA)

The Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) is the State Nodal
Agency for implementing Poverty Alleviation Programs in all urban areas of the state. It
promotes, strengthens, and nurtures self-sustainable institutions of the low-
socioeconomic sections and addresses the poverty issues, including access to credit,
financial inclusion, health, disability, and vulnerability, along with centrally sponsored
schemes.

Social Mobilization and Institution Development (SM&ID)

The primary goal is to organise all the women from low-socio-economic sections into Self
Help Groups (SHGs) to help them become self-reliant through Social Mobilization and
Institution Development. These SHGs are formed by Slum Level Federations (SLFs) and
organised by Town Level Federations

Self-Employment Program (SEP)

This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to low-socio-economic urban section’s

individuals and groups to set up self-employment ventures and microenterprises.

SHG-Bank Linkage Community-based organisations involving public and private sector

banks actively facilitate credit access and provide interest-free bank loans to SHGs of
impoverished women in ULBs. This initiative encourages women’s empowerment and a
variety of livelihoods to supplement the income of the low-socioeconomic urban sections.

Support to Urban Street Vendors (SUSV)

As part of the DAY-NULM initiative, a component focuses on supporting urban street

vendors by identifying street vendors (SVs), issuing ID cards, vending certificates,
financial inclusion, social security, and developing vending zones.

Hyderabad Metro Rail

The Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) is a sustainable transportation mode spanning 69 km

in Phase I, with three corridors reducing traffic congestion in the IT Corridor. Phase 2 of
the project aims to extend the network by an additional 73 km across five new corridors,
including a connection to the airport.

Metro Phase II corridors as under:

 Corridor IV: Nagole – RGIA (Airport Corridor)

 Corridor V: Raidurg – Kokapet Neopolis

 Corridor VI: MGBS – Chandrayangutta (Old City Corridor)

 Corridor VII: Miyapur – Patancheru

 Corridor VIII: LB Nagar – Hayat Nagar

 Corridor IX: RGIA – Fourth City (Skill University)

 Total 116.2 km

Hyderabad Regional Ring Road

The 340 km Hyderabad Regional Ring Road is a four-lane road connecting Sangareddy,
Toopran, Choutuppal, Amangal, Shankarpally, and 17 National and State Highways. It is
envisaged as a semi-greenfield expressway that integrates newly constructed segments
with existing roads wherever necessary. The northern road from Sanga Reddy-Toopran-
GajwelChoutuppal is 158.6 kms long and the southern side it is 189 kms

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Musi River Front Development Project

Hyderabad city stands on the banks of the Musi River, which fl0ows into the artificial lakes
Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. It aims to improve 110 kms of urban area. The
government has decided to develop a 55-km stretch along the Musi River to create
Amusement parks, Children’s water sports, Waterfalls, street vending zones, business
areas, and shopping malls. It also helps the tourism circuit by connecting Heritage sites
like Charminar, Qutub Shahi tombs, etc.

Indira Life Insurance Scheme: 2024-25 Budget, Under this scheme we will provide
Accidental Life Insurance of Rs.10.00 lakhs to each member of the 63.86 lakh women in
the Self Help Groups.

Hyderabad is central to the growth of Telangana. The integrated growth of Hyderabad

would enable the Government to mobilize huge resources for the development of the
State. Keeping 31 this in view, we have proposed in this budget, a never before proposed
amount of Rs.10,000 crores for development of Hyderabad.
POWER

As of December 1st, 2023, Telangana had a contracted capacity of 19,475 MW and the
state’s installed solar capacity is 6,123 MW.

The total contracted capacity in 2023-24 (at glance) is 20, 191 MW. The Thermal accounts
for 11,766 MW, Hydel accounts for 2,518 MW and Renewable accounts for 5,901 MW.

During the fiscal year 2023-24, transmission losses in Telangana were limited to only
2.30%. The state grid met a peak demand of 15,623 MW on March 8, 2024, and recorded
a daily consumption of 308.54 million units on March 14, 2024.

The Transmission and Distribution System has been equipped to meet a peak demand of
17,000 MW. A 400 KV Ring System around the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
(GHMC) area has been established to ensure an uninterrupted power supply to the twin
cities.

Domestic, agricultural, and industrial and other consumers constitute the consumer base
of electrical connections in Telangana. As of 2023-24, there are 183.23 lakh electrical
connections in the state of which 71.9% are domestic, 15.5% are agricultural, and 12.6%
are industrial and other connections.

Hyderabad has the highest consumer base in the state, whereas Kumuram Bheem, the
lowest among all districts. Medchal has the highest percentage of domestic consumers,
However, Hyderabad has the highest number of domestic connections in the state.
Nagarkurnool has the highest percentage of agricultural connections, On the other hand,
Nalgonda has the highest number of agricultural connections. Hyderabad district has the
highest number as well as the percentage of industrial and other connections in the state.

SCCL is currently operating 39 mines (17 opencast and 22 underground mines) in 6

districts of Telangana with a workforce of around 41,660 (as of 30.04.2024) and is
contributing around 7.5 % of the country’s total coal production. Further, the Naini coal
block is allotted to SCCL in Odisha state.

SCCL has initiated the development of 234.5 MW of solar power plants, with 229.5 MW
on land and 5 MW on water, and aims to complete an additional 65.5 MW by the first
quarter of 2024-25. SCCL plans to establish another 232 MW to achieve its Net Zero
target.
The company has undertaken several green energy initiatives, including a pilot project to
convert CO2 to methanol at the STPP plant in Jaipur, Mancherial, in partnership with the
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientifi c Research (JNCASR), Bangalore. This
project aims for a 500 kg/day capacity, and its construction is underway. Additionally,
SCCL plans to establish a 1MW/2.5MWh Battery Energy Storage System at the 28.0MW
Mandamarri plant, intended to efficiently use the power generated from inadvertent units
during shift changes and rest intervals. SCCL is also exploring the establishment

Telangana possesses significant geothermal resources, particularly in the Pagideru region

of Manuguru, near SCCL operations.

The state has a vast solar potential with an average solar insolation of nearly 5.5 kWh/sq.
m for more than 300 sunshine days in a year. Telangana currently has 7,649.95 MW of
renewable energy capacity, including solar, wind, and other non-conventional energy
sources.

Solar (62.8%), Large Hydro (31.4%), Bio Power (2.9%), Wind (1.7%), Small Hydro
(1.2%).

Telangana Solar Power Policy 2015

OPERATIVE PERIOD

This policy shall come into operation with effect from the date of issue and shall remain
applicable for a period of five (5) years. All Solar Projects that are commissioned during
the operative period shall be eligible for the incentives declared under this policy, for a
period of ten (10) years from the date of commissioning - unless otherwise the period is
specifically mentioned

APPLICABILITY OF THE POLICY

This solar policy shall be applicable for the following solar projects set up within the state

1) Solar Power Projects (SPPs)

a) Grid connected solar power projects based on both Photo Voltaic (PV) as well as Solar
Thermal technologies

Projects set up for sale of power to TSDISCOMS

Projects set up for sale of power to third parties within the state b) Projects set-up for
captive generation/ group captive generation (including those funded and owned by
developers)

2) Solar Roof-top Projects (SRPs) ( Grid connected and off grid ) – This includes projects
which are funded and owned by developers

3) Off grid applications

4) Any other project which is established based on MNRE/GOI Schemes as amended from
time to time.

5) Solar parks For availing benefits under this policy, power generated from any of the
above modes, has to be consumed within the state.

Demand-side management through energy conservation is integral to energy security.

Hence, this policy aims not only at promoting grid connected projects but also promoting
off-grid solar projects/applications.

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK The Electricity Act 2003, as amended from time to time,
mandates the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, to set tariffs for renewable energy
as well as to issue regulations pertaining to renewable power purchase obligation (RPPO),
and set charges for wheeling, transmission and distribution of electricity.

IRRIGATION

The government’s objective is to create assured irrigation facilities for about 127.58 lakh
acres in the state, duly ensuring optimum use of the state’s water resources through
efficient, equitable, and sustainable irrigation service delivery. The total irrigation
potential (IP) contemplated under all types of irrigation sources in the state is 127.58 lakh
acres, distributed across major, medium, minor, and small lift (IDC) schemes. Major
projects account for the largest share, representing 71.95% of the total. Medium projects
3.81%, while minor projects, including irrigation tanks and water bodies, account
20.15%. Small lifts (IDC schemes) comprise the remaining 4.09% of the total IP.

Before the state’s formation, 57.79 lakh acres of IP were created. After the state’s
formation, an additional 15.81 lakh acres were developed. This brings the total to 73.60
lakh acres of IP created out of the 127.58 lakh acres planned. This leaves a balance of
53.98 lakh acres to be developed.

After 2014, 15.81 lakh acre irrigation potential created at the expense of 1.81 lakh crore.

ROADS

The total road length in Telangana is 1,10,756 km, of which 61.88% are rural roads,
25.92% are state highways and district roads (R&B roads), 8.14% are GHMC roads, and
4.06% are National Highways.

As of 2023-24, Telangana has a total road density of 98.8 km for 100 Sq Km. Among the
districts, Hyderabad has the highest with a road density of 1332.7 Km per 100 sq km.
Medchal Malkajgiri and Rangareddy are the districts with the second and third highest
road densities. Mulugu has the least density. 17 districts has the road density higher than
the state average.

Vehicle strength as on 31st May 2024 are 1.65 crores. Motor Cycles(73.5%)>Motor
Cars(13.4%)>Tractors and Trailers>Goods Carriages> Autorickshaws

Hyderabad Metro

The proposed Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 project will extend the existing Metro Rail
Network in the city, covering an additional 73 km with 5 corridors.

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, had crossed 25 million passenger traffic
during 2023-24 and expanded its operations to 67 domestic and 20 international
destinations.

The ITE&C department of Telangana and the Systra Group signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) regarding the establishment of a 1000-member Advanced Centre
for Digital Design and Construction Project Management at Hyderabad during the World
Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos. The digital centre will substantially
contribute to Telangana’s digitalisation plans.

In 2024, the Telangana government expanded the Digital Telangana project with a focus
on Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to make Telangana a hub for AI development and
innovation and signed an MoU with 3AI company to build a strong AI community by
integrating tech professionals, local startups, and new tech initiatives.
Sagu Baagu 2.0

The Government of Telangana decided to expand the Saagu Baagu project through Saagu
Baagu 2.0. After publishing the Expression of Interest for Empanelment, a technical
discussion session regarding the AgriTechs’ empanelment for the programme’s
implementation was held in February 2024. The government aims to revolutionise the
agricultural sector by adopting AI-based technologies for sustainable and efficient
farming methods and seeking funding from various start-ups, PSUs, trusts, etc.

Government of Telangana collaborated with C4IR India, World Economic Forum, and
initiated Project Saagu Baagu in 2021, focused on transforming agriculture value chain
leveraging agritech technologies. A groundbreaking initiative called “Project Saagu
Baagu,” led by the Government of Telangana in partnership with the World Economic
Forum, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Digital Green. Telangana has made
agriculture a priority sector, fuelling its growth in recent years. With an estimated 5
million farmers, the state has been transitioning from growing cereals to commercial
crops, presenting challenges for small and marginal farmers. The pilot phase of the
project was implemented from May 2022 to March 2023, by Digital Green as Project
Implementation Partner, in consortium with three start-ups, AgNext, Krishi Tantra and
Kalgudi. The pilot phase was implemented with 7,000 chili farmers in Khammam district
and initial results have shown promising increase in farmer’s profits. Building on the
success of the pilot phase, the Government of Telangana now plans to scale the project
Saagu Baagu to 500,000 farmers in 10 districts of the state in 5 value chains

In Mission Bhagiratha, total 23,960 habitation are covered with 1.5 lakh kms pipe line.

In Mission Kakatiya, out of total 44,118 tanks, 28,404 tanks were taken up for restoration
and 22,044 tanks were restored. Stabilizing 25.71 lakh acres and creating storage capacity
of 9.71 TMC.
BUDGET 2024-25 SUMMARY

As the first step we have implemented free bus travel for women. We have increased the
limit under Aarogya Sri Scheme for medical treatment from Rs.5.00 lakhs to Rs.10.00
lakhs. It is a mark of our resolve. We are supplying Gas Cylinders under Maha Lakshmi
Scheme for Rs.500/- only. We are providing free electricity upto 200 Units and we have
also started Indiramma Indlu Scheme to realize the dreams of the poor to own a house.

Late Prime Minister Sri Rajiv Gandhi once famously remarked that out of every rupee
spent by the Government on poverty alleviation and other welfare schemes, only 15 paise
reaches the rightful beneficiary.

We have been conducting Praja Vani twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays regularly. All
the grievances received are recorded on the Praja Vani portal and a receipt is provided to
the complainant. These complaints are forwarded to the concerned officials for speedy
resolution. Government has appointed an IAS officer as Special Officer for the smooth
conduct of Praja Vani.

We have taken a momentous decision to waive farm loans taken from December 12, 2018
to December 09, 2023. In spite of the financial distress in the state, we are systematically
garnering the necessary funds of Rs.31,000 crores needed for this scheme. On July 18,
2024 we have transferred Rs.6,035 crores at a time into the accounts of 11.34 lakh
farmers towards Runa Mafi. The rest of the loans upto Rs.2.00 lakhs also will be waived-
off soon.

Our Government has replaced Rythu Bandhu Scheme with Rythu Bharosa with an
intention to benefit the real farmer. The amount under this scheme has been increased to
Rs.15,000/- per annum. The guidelines for implementation are to be framed. For this
purpose we have constituted a cabinet sub committee.

We have resolved to extend farm insurance to the farmers by joining the Pradhana
Manthri Fasal Bhima Yojana (PMFBY) from this year. The premium that is to be paid by
the farmer will be paid by the state Government itself. Crops will be insured without the
farmer spending a single penny.

Government has decided to encourage cultivation of “Sanna Rice”. We have identified 33

varieties of such rice and have announced a bonus of Rs.500/- per quintal for these
verities. With this incentive, the farmer will be encouraged to take up Sanna Rice
cultivation due to a good assured price from the Government.

Rythu Nestham programme is being organized in collaboration with the scientists of

Professor Jaya Shankar Telangana Agriculture University.

As per our assurance to the people, our Government has constituted a committee to study
the problems that arose due to Dharani. As per the recommendations of the Committee,
in first phase a special drive for resolution of grievances was taken up. This drive was
conducted from 1 st to 15th March, 2024 under the supervision of District Collectors.
2,26,740 applications were pending as on 1st March and 1,22,774 were received during
the drive taking the total to 3,49,514. Since, March 1st, 1,79,143 grievances have been
resolved.

We have brought in 10 informative modules pertaining to 35 types of transactions in

Dharani portal. These modules will solve the field leave problems to some extent. We are
reviewing the status of these grievances with Collectors from time to time. After a
complete study by the Dharani committee, a final decision will be taken for a permanent
resolution of the problem.

Telangana State Oil Palm Mission

Presently 45,000 acres is under oil palm cultivation in Khammam, Kothagudem and
Suryapet. 3 companies operate in Telangana e., TS Oilfed, Godrej & Ruchi Soya. Oilfed has
2 processing plants in Dammapet and Ashwaraopet of Kothagudem.

Our target is to bring over 20 lakh acres under oil palm over 3 years:

1. 1st year (2022-2023): 3 lakh acres

2. 2nd year (2023-2024): 7 lakh acres

3. 3rd year (2024-2025): 10 lakh acres

To support farmers, Government may give subsidy of Rs.36,000 per acre

1. Year 1: Rs 26,000 per acre

2. Year 2: Rs 5,000 per acre

3. Year 3: Rs 5,000 per acre

We have set a target of plantation in 1.00 lakh acres in 2024-25.

In this budget we have proposed Rs.723 crores for LPG Cylinder for Rs.500/- Scheme.

In this budget we have proposed Rs.2,418 crores for Gruha Jyothi Scheme.

To market the products manufactured by the members of the Self Help Groups we have
decided to establish a Dwacra Mahila Bazar at Madhapur. We have already allotted land
of 3.2 acres including 106 shops to Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) for
establishing this Bazar.

To prevent urban disasters, to take up steps to prevent such situations and to mitigate
disasters HYDRAA will coordinate with state and outside the state institutes. HYDRAA
will have separate units for asset protection and disaster management. Chief Minister of
the State will be the Chairman of HYDRAA. The funds required for HYDRAA will be
through support from State Government and through share of beneficiary local bodies.
This institution will enable the effective disaster prevention and management in Core
Urban Region.

Development of Musi will be done on the lines of Thames Riverfront Project in London.

We have proposed in this budget, a never before proposed amount of Rs.10,000 crores for
development of Hyderabad.

Government promotes electric vehicles as part of pollution prevention measures. In

addition to the existing 450 electric vehicle charging stations, we will take necessary steps
to set up 100 additional stations in Greater Hyderabad. We are launching TGEV Mobile
App to make charging facilities easily accessible to people.

In this budget we have proposed Rs.16,410 crores for TRANSCO & DISCOMs.

Seven forest areas in Telangana– Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Kawwal Tiger Reserve,
Vikarabad-Anantagiri Circuit, Kanakagiri in Khammam, Kuntala Falls in Adilabad,
Kinnerasani in Kottagudem, Pakala and Eturunagaram Circuit – are identified for eco-
tourism. Eco-tourism will not only protect environment but also generate revenue for the
state.

The government launched the “Vajrotsava Vana Mahotsavam” program with a target of
planting 20.02 crore trees this year.
The Government of Telangana has decided to establish and run “Telangana Skill
University” in Hyderabad during this financial year in a PPP mode. In this university, 17
different industry-linked, practical and job-oriented certificate, diploma and degree
courses will be started.

Telangana Artificial Intelligence Summit with the theme “Making AI work for everyone”
will be held in Hyderabad on 5th & 6th of September, which will be attended by 2,000
experts, influencers, from all over the world. This will aid Telangana’s progress in AI
sector

A seven year old pending decision to establish Indian Institute of Handloom Technology
(IIHT) in Telangana is seeing light of the day with the intervention of our government and
taking it up with the Central government.

A total of 73 irrigation projects have been undertaken in the state till date, 34 large and
39 medium projects. Of these, 42 projects (10 mega and 32 medium) have been
completed. A total of 31 projects - 24 large and 7 medium projects, are currently under
construction.

Our government has decided to complete 6 such projects which are in the final stages
which can immediately bring ayacut 44 under irrigation within this financial year.
Similarly, 12 projects have been decided to be completed in the next financial year.

The total expenditure proposed for the financial year 2024-25 is Rs.2,91,159 crores; the
revenue expenditure is proposed at Rs.2,20,945 crores and the capital expenditure
proposed is Rs.33,487 crores.