PNS|Hyderabad
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy declared that many policies and programmes of Telangana are now acting as a model for the nation, and that the Centre should consider adopting them in the broader national framework.
Speaking via video conference at ‘The Hindu Huddle 202,’ on Friday, he detailed Telangana’s plans in governance, social justice, and economic growth, asserting that “Telangana Rising has truly begun.”
He said that the global investment climate is shifting, with countries exploring “China Plus One” strategies. Telangana, he said, has been quick to seize this opportunity with focused planning and infrastructure development.
The state is balancing welfare and economic development with innovative thinking, he said, adding that the government is concentrating on education, employment and basic facilities, in tune with changing global needs.
He said that Telangana is the first state in the country to plan a Future City and a Net Zero City, scrapping taxes on electric vehicles, and laying out a 360-km Regional Ring Road.
“Within the RRR, we are creating industrial parks for IT, electric mobility, automotive industries and others, with strong infrastructure support,” he said. Dry ports and logistics hubs are also being planned to boost business.
The CM said that investments of around Rs 2 lakh crore have already been attracted to Telangana, strengthening its economy. “We are working on rational, structured policies to attract industries, support IT companies, and incentivise start-ups,” he said.
He said that during his recent visit to Japan, he had learnt about the demand for human resources in that country and is now planning to introduc
Japanese language classes in Telangana to bridge that gap.
He also highlighted the state’s caste-economic-political survey as a landmark initiative, saying it is not limited to BCs, but also benefits SCs, STs, minorities and EWS groups.
“This survey is not political tokenism. It’s about recognising and responding to the real needs of society,” he asserted, adding that the Centre should adopt Telangana’s model of inclusive governance.
He said efforts are underway to integrate education systems in residential schools to encourage socialisation among children. “Our Young India Residential Schools are one of our boldest education reforms,” he said.
On the agriculture front, he said that in the first year of governance alone, the state waived farm loans of Rs 21,617 crore, benefiting around 25 lakh farmers.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to providing 24×7 free power for agriculture, an input subsidy of Rs 12,000 per annum, and Rs 500 bonus per quintal of paddy in addition to MSP. Telangana, he said, is the top rice-producing state in India today.
He also outlined women empowerment schemes, including the delegation of school maintenance and uniform supply to self-help groups with 67 lakh members, solar power generation of 1,000 MW, and free travel for women in TGSRTC buses.
Revanth said his government has provided over 59,000 government jobs in the first year and prioritised youth with initiatives like Skill and Sports Universities. In collaboration with Tata Technologies, 105 ITIs are being upgraded to Advanced Training Centres to boost employment avenues.
Clarifying the state’s position on delimitation, Revanth said, “We are not opposed to it. But the Centre must consult all parties and provide a clear, just framework. States which have developed should not be punished.”
Opening the session, the CM saluted the Indian armed forces. “They are working tirelessly to protect the country. In this moment of crisis, we must stand by our soldiers,” he said.
