The Telangana Government has claimed remarkable progress in its first year, by launching 160 social welfare and development programmes covering various sectors.
Stating that not just six guarantees but 160 programmes were taken up, government sources attributed the success to continuous reviews and innovative decision-making by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his Cabinet
The government launched the Mahalakshmi Scheme providing free travel for women in TGSRTC buses benefiting an average of 30 lakh women daily and enabling them to save Rs 1,500 crore annually. Subsidised LPG cylinders costing Rs 500 each reduced the expenses of 40 lakh families, he said.
The Gruha Jyoti Scheme provided free electricity up to 200 units a month to nearly half a crore households.
The Indiramma Housing Programme sanctioned 4.5 lakh houses in the first year and 3,500 houses were allotted in each Assembly constituency. A dedicated mobile app was launched to streamline the application process.
The Rajiv Aarogyasri free treatment limit was increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, benefiting 91 lakh families at an additional cost of Rs 484 crore.
Government employees were ensured timely payment of salaries on the first of every month, while enhancements were made to health security under EHS. An additional 5% interim relief was sanctioned for employees of state-run institutions. The government filled 557 posts in the TGSRTC on compassionate grounds, provided 21% fitment for TGSRTC employees, and introduced an accident insurance cover of Rs 1 crore.
Hyderabad saw the introduction of 251 electric buses, with plans for 2,800 more in the next two years. The government also sanctioned new RTC depots in Peddapalli and Eturunagaram and launched a double-decker elevated corridor project along key highways.
The government prioritized healthcare, establishing eight new medical colleges, 17 nursing colleges and 28 paramedical institutions, collectively adding thousands of seats.
The construction of a new block for Osmania General Hospital commenced with a Rs 2,000-crore budget to deliver super-speciality medical services. Over 7,000 health sector jobs were filled with recruitment going on for another 6,300 posts.
Education received a major boost with integrated campuses for SC, ST, BC, and minority students, alongside advancements in school infrastructure under the Ammala Adarsha Committees. Telangana also became the first state to launch an annual job calendar, filling over 55,143 government jobs in record time.
In agriculture, a comprehensive debt waiver scheme cleared loans up to Rs 2 lakh of 25 lakh farmers, amounting to Rs 21,000 crore. The Rythu Bharosa scheme transferred Rs 7,625 crore to 69 lakh farmers. Plans are on anvil to increase the assistance per acre.
The Dharani Portal was revamped to address land record issues. Nearly three lakh pending applications were resolved, and the software’s management was transferred to the NIC. A new revenue law is being prepared after public consultations.
Infrastructure development remained a priority, with Rs 24,237 crore allocated for Metro Rail Phase 2 expansion. Elevated corridors, flyovers and new bridges were planned or completed, including significant investments in Bairamalguda and Mir Alam projects.
The government also spearheaded clean energy initiatives, by setting a target of generating 20,000 MW of green energy by 2030 and an additional 20,000 MW by 2035. Battery energy storage systems and decentralized solar energy projects were prioritized, with women’s self-help groups playing a major role.
Schemes like Rajiv Abhaya Hastam provided financial assistance to civil services aspirants, while insurance coverage was extended to SCCL workers and gig economy employees. The Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Bhavan opened its doors to the public, and weekly grievance-settling forums were launched.
Cultural preservation included installing the Telangana Talli statue at the Secretariat and sanctioning funds for iconic temples like Yadadri, Bhadradri and Medaram. Around 44 transgender individuals were appointed as traffic assistants under the government’s inclusive employment policies.
The state’s industrial growth was reflected in the Rs 40,232 crore worth of investments through the World Economic Forum, creating 30,000 jobs. Companies like Cognizant, Google and the London Stock Exchange set up operations in Hyderabad, while Rs 12,626 crore was secured under TSiPASS.
The Telangana Narcotics Bureau was strengthened with strong measures taken to address drug-related issues. Rural development was bolstered with schemes like the Kaleshwaram and Seetharama projects aimed at providing irrigation to lakhs of acres.
In governance, the government launched programmes to ensure transparency, such as the release of white papers on finance, irrigation and electricity. Social equity programmes, including BC caste census and new corporations for Backward Classes, were introduced.
Officials said that sustained efforts would continue to transform Telangana into a future-ready state, setting benchmarks in governance and innovation.