Telangana Magazine – February 2026

(Official Monthly Publication of the Government of Telangana – Reporting Key Developments from January 2026)

1. Medaram Maha Jatara – A Historic Transformation

The government invested over ₹251 crore in permanent infrastructure for the Medaram tribal festival (Asia's largest tribal gathering, held once every two years), completing all works in just 90 days.

Key Infrastructure Upgrades:

Permanent Stone Gaddelu (Pedestals): Built using traditional methods to last centuries, decorated with engravings depicting tribal history and lifestyle.
Welcome Arches & Buildings: Constructed as per tribal priest guidelines.
Devotee Facilities: 1,418 acres for vehicle parking, special bus services, police control rooms, drinking water, medical camps, and sanitation.
Jampanna Vagh: Devotees performed holy dips in large numbers as per tradition.

Historic Firsts:

Cabinet Meeting at Medaram: For the first time in Telangana's history, a full cabinet meeting was held outside Hyderabad – at Medaram itself.
CM's Visit: CM Revanth Reddy visited with his family before departing for Davos, inaugurated the new structures, and stayed for two days.

Recognition Sought:

The government requested the Centre to declare Medaram a national-level tribal festival (on par with Kumbh Mela), citing over 1 crore devotees from four to five states.

2. Davos (WEF 2026) – Telangana's Global Investment Blitz

A high-level delegation led by CM Revanth Reddy attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland (January 20–23, 2026). The delegation included Ministers Duddilla Sridhar Babu and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy.

Major Investment MoUs & Announcements:

Company	Investment	Sector & Details
Sargad Aerospace (USA)	₹1,000 crore	MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) unit for aircraft; 12,000 direct & indirect jobs
Rashmi Group	₹12,500 crore	Steel manufacturing unit
L'Oréal	–	World's first Beauty-Tech Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad; opens November 2026
Blaze (USA)	MoU	Data centre, AI, semiconductor, embedded engineering centre in Hyderabad
AB InBev	Expansion	Expanding existing manufacturing unit in Telangana
Banax Group	–	Solar & wind power generation, later manufacturing
Storgrid (Switzerland)	₹6,000 crore	Small Modular Reactor (SMR) based power plant (max 300 MW) – advanced nuclear technology
Jakson Green	Proposed	Green hydrogen and renewable energy
Google	Interest	Partnership for traffic control, cybersecurity, agriculture, climate change solutions
Royal Philips	Interest	AI-based healthcare solutions and innovation hub
Yubi (UAE)	Interest	Collaboration on Bharat Future City

Total Investment Milestone:

The earlier "Telangana Rising" Global Summit (Hyderabad) attracted ₹5.75 lakh crore worth of investment MoUs.
Davos added further strategic partnerships, especially in AI, green energy, aerospace, and life sciences.

CM's Key Proposals at Davos:

Annual WEF Follow-up Summit in Hyderabad: Proposed a annual "Follow-up Forum" – received unanimous support from global business leaders.
24-Hour Global City: Hyderabad to be developed as India's first 24-hour city (night-time economy).
Bharat Future City: 30,000-acre futuristic city with >50% green cover, AI city, health city, residential zones, and industrial zones.
Telangana AI Innovation Hub (TAIH) and Telangana Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy (2026-2030) launched at Davos.

Minister Sridhar Babu's Statement:

"Telangana is not waiting for the future – we are building it. Our target is to increase Telangana's share in India's GDP to 10% by 2047."

3. Telangana Rising 2047 Vision – Legislative Debate & Strategy

Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka presented the "Telangana Rising 2047" vision document in the State Legislative Assembly.

Economic Targets:

Current GSDP: ~$200 billion.
Target by 2034: $1 trillion economy.
Target by 2047: $3 trillion economy.
Without intervention, natural growth would reach only $1.2 trillion – the government aims to close the gap through structural reforms.

CURE-PURE-RARE Spatial Strategy:

Zone	Area	Focus
CURE (Core Urban Region Economy)	Inside ORR	Net-zero, services-driven, AI city, health city, electric vehicles, green buildings
PURE (Peri-Urban Region Economy)	Between ORR and RRR	Manufacturing, logistics, factories, "brain-collar" jobs
RARE (Rural Agri-Region Economy)	Beyond RRR	High-value bio-economy, food processing, eco-tourism, agri-tech

Human Capital & Skills:

German Apprenticeship Model: Young India Skills University to combine classroom (1–2 days/week) with shop floor training (3–4 days/week).
Healthcare Investment: Increase health spending as a percentage of GSDP – "A sick workforce cannot build a $3 trillion economy."
Women Entrepreneurship: Goal to make 1 crore women entrepreneurs by 2047, converting SHGs into corporate-style enterprises with digital credit scores.

Deputy CM's Closing Statement:

"In 2014, under Sonia Gandhi's guidance, we achieved political Telangana. In 2024, let us sign a compact for a prosperous Telangana. Let us move forward."

4. HILT Policy – Land Transformation & Record Revenue

The Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation (HILT) Policy was debated in the Assembly, with Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka defending its transparency and environmental benefits.

Revenue Impact:

Without HILT: ₹12 lakh per acre.
With HILT: ₹7 crore per acre.
Additional revenue to state treasury: ₹10,776 crore (compared to ₹574 crore under the old policy).

Environmental & Urban Planning Objectives:

Shifting polluting industries outside ORR.
Phasing out diesel buses; introducing electric buses.
Treating drainage water with STPs.
Creating ecological buffers between industrial and residential zones.
Protecting 150–180 acres of government land from encroachment.

Deputy CM's Challenge to Opposition:

"If any member has doubts, write to the government. We are ready for an inquiry – from 2014 till today – through any agency."

5. Municipal Elections – Schedule & Arrangements

The State Election Commission announced the schedule for municipal elections.

Election Details:

Date: February 11, 2026 (single phase, ballot paper method)
Coverage: 7 corporations (414 divisions) + 116 municipalities (2,582 wards)
Total voters: 52,43,023 (25,62,369 men, 26,80,014 women, 640 others)
Polling stations: 8,203
Total staff: 31,428 (including zonal, returning, assistant, and polling staff)

Commission's Appeal:

State Election Commissioner Raji Kumudini requested voters to turn out in large numbers:

"Come to vote just as you go to Medaram Jatara. We want polling higher than the 85% recorded in panchayat elections."

6. Republic Day – Governor's Address

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma hoisted the national flag at Parade Ground, Hyderabad, and praised the government's two-year performance.

Welfare Achievements Highlighted:

Fine Rice: Supplied to 1.03 crore families (3.34 crore people); also to 35,700 anganwadi centres.
Indiramma Housing: 4.5 lakh houses in first phase; 10,000 reserved for Chenchu tribals.
Free Bus Travel for Women (RTC buses) – women are now "owners" of the buses.
200 Units Free Power for 53 lakh poor households.
Loan Waiver: ₹21,000 crore credited to 26 lakh farmers.
Gas Cylinder: ₹500 subsidy.
Government Jobs: 70,000 recruited in two years.

Infrastructure & Governance:

Osmania Hospital Redevelopment: ₹2,700 crore on 27 acres.
GHMC Expansion: From 650 sq km to 2,053 sq km (27 municipalities merged).
Three New Police Commissionerates for better law and order.
HYDRAA formed to protect lakes and prevent encroachments.
Telangana Police ranked first in India Justice Report 2025.

Governor's Message:

"The government has won people's trust and admiration. The 'Telangana Rising 2047' vision will make Telangana a $3 trillion economy by 2047."

7. Education – Young India Integrated Residential Schools

CM Revanth Reddy reviewed the education department and issued several directives.

Young India Integrated Residential Schools:

First phase priority: Girls to get more seats.
Target: Each constituency to have one school for boys and one for girls within three years.
If a constituency gets girls' schools in phase one, it will get boys' schools in phase two.

Mid-Day Meal & Breakfast Scheme:

Breakfast scheme to be expanded from Kodangal pilot to statewide (Classes 1–10).
Akshaya Patra Foundation ready to implement if land and support are provided.
Centralised kitchens for every two constituencies (2 acres land per kitchen).

Infrastructure:

23 new school buildings in Greater Hyderabad by next academic year.
Minimum one acre of land for each school (issue flagged at Bachupally).

Curriculum & Skills:

Curriculum revision for Classes 1–10 to meet present and future needs.
Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women's University to be expedited.
Polytechnics to introduce new courses in partnership with Tata Technologies.
Every student from Young India Skills University and polytechnics must get a guaranteed job.

8. Electricity Reforms – "Power Ambulance" & Farmer Connections

Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka responded to questions on the power sector in the Legislative Council.

Farmer Power Connections:

3,44,462 farmers given new connections (January 2022 – December 2025).
75,686 new transformers installed.
Another 9,700 farmers to get connections once line work is completed.
In just two years (2024–2025), 2 lakh additional connections provided.

"Power Ambulance" (108 Model):

Mobile unit with transformer, CCTV, live-line tools, and a crew of one engineer and two technicians.
Responds to complaints on 1912 toll-free number within hours.

No Shortages:

No shortage of transformers, poles, or wires anywhere in the state.
Under the "Praja Bata" program, officials spend three days a week in fields to straighten bent poles and fix sagging wires.

Deputy CM's Assurance:

"If any member gives a written complaint, I will resolve it within 24 hours."

9. Irrigation – Munneru-Paleru Link Canal

The government sanctioned ₹162.54 crore for the Munneru-Paleru link canal, a gravity-based project.

Technical Specifications:

Length: 9.6 km (gravity canal)
Capacity: 4,500 cusecs
Source: Munneru river near Mulsoor village (Mahbubabad district)

Benefits:

1.38 lakh acres under Nagarjuna Sagar Left Canal command (Khammam district).
40,000 acres under Paleru reservoir (Khammam & Suryapet districts).
76,308 acres under SRSP Phase II (Khareef) – additional water.
4.70 TMC for rural drinking water supply in Khammam, Mahbubabad, and Suryapet districts.
Estimated ₹120 crore annual power saving (reducing lift irrigation).
2 MW power generation at Paleru reservoir.

CM's Launch:

CM Revanth Reddy performed the groundbreaking at Edulapuram village.

10. Adilabad & Nirmal Development – CM's Public Meetings

CM Revanth Reddy addressed public meetings in Nirmal and Adilabad as part of the "Praja Palana – Pragati Bata" program.

University for Adilabad:

CM appealed to local leaders to agree on a single location for the university.
Suggested the Basar IIT campus as a possible site.

Tamimmidimatli Project:

CM requested a complete report before the budget session from Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy.
The project is critical for irrigating Adilabad district.

Airport & Industrial Estate:

Adilabad Airport – CM announced plans to operate flights.
Large industrial estate – 10,000+ acres to be acquired for industrial development.

Chanaka-Korata Lift:

CM inaugurated the lift scheme.
Two projects named after local leaders: N. Ramachandra Reddy and Narsa Reddy.

CM's Commitment:

"I have no personal agenda. I will meet anyone for the development of the people. I don't beg for favours – I work for public welfare."

11. Welfare for Government Employees, Disabled, & Elderly

Accident Insurance for Employees:

₹1.02 crore accident insurance for all 5.14 lakh government employees.
Already implemented in Singareni (38,000 employees) and power utilities (71,387 employees).
Discussions with major bankers completed.

Disabled Welfare:

₹50 crore allocated in a single financial year.
₹43.22 crore spent on 7,000 devices: tricycles, wheelchairs, motorized vehicles, battery-operated bicycles, battery wheelchairs, laptops, mobile phones, hearing aids.
Marriage incentive increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh for disabled couples.
37 "Pranam De Care Centres" established across the state for elderly care (meals, recreation, security).

Minister Adduri Lakshman Kumar's Statement:

"This government is not limited to paper schemes. These are living proof of welfare reaching the grassroots."

12. Healthcare – New Equipment & Infrastructure

Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha announced major upgrades to government hospitals.

New Equipment:

490 additional ventilators (125 for NIMS alone).
9 new MRI machines for government hospitals (currently only Gandhi, Osmania, Adilabad, and MGM have them).
79 new ambulances – emergency response time will reduce from 13 minutes to 10 minutes.
16 new dialysis centres + 100+ additional dialysis machines.

Medicine Supply:

Primary health centres will now receive medicines directly from the Central Medical Services Station (not through intermediaries), ending shortages.

Minister's Statement:

"NIMS is getting patients beyond its capacity. We are adding 125 ventilators there and recruiting 850 new doctors."

13. Hot Air Balloon Festival

The tourism department organized a first-of-its-kind international hot air balloon and kite festival at Gachibowli Stadium.

Highlights:

Pilots from UK, Spain, France, Netherlands.
Hot air balloons, kite fights, laser shows, crystal stage, and cultural performances.
Special light show depicting Telangana's tourist destinations.
Night-time economy focus – Hyderabad to become a 24-hour city.

Minister Jupally Krishna Rao's Vision:

"This festival shows Telangana soaring to global heights in tourism – blending tradition with technology."

14. Legislative Updates – GST, University Bill, MGNREGA Resolution

GST (Amendment) Bill 2026:

Introduced by Minister Jupally Krishna Rao.
Aligns with central GST amendments:
- ENA (Extra Neutral Alcohol) for liquor exempted from GST.
- Provision to reclassify cases between "fraud" and "genuine mistake".
- Special registration for pan masala and tobacco products to check evasion.

Dr. Manmohan Singh University Bill:

₹500 crore allocation.
310 acres campus.
Passed by the Legislative Council.

MGNREGA Resolution:

The Assembly passed a resolution against the new "Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rural Jobs and Livelihood Mission" (VB G RAM G-2025).
Demands:
- Restore the old demand-based work allocation system.
- Restore 62% women's participation (new law limits work days).
- Restore 100% central funding (new law is 60:40 Centre-State).
- Retain Mahatma Gandhi's name (removed in new law).
- Allow the 266 existing work types, not a reduced list.

15. Paddy Procurement & Ration Quality

Record Procurement:

71.64 LMT of paddy procured in Kharif 2025-26 – highest in 25 years.
₹18,532.98 crore paid to 14.20 lakh farmers (including ₹500/quintal bonus for fine grain).
8,548 purchase centres operated statewide.

Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy:
"No other state in India has ever procured this much paddy in a single season. This is a national record."

Ration Quality Crackdown:

Commissioner M.C. Siphone ordered surprise inspections of godowns after adulteration complaints.
Sample collection, stock verification, and quality testing conducted.
Directions issued to ensure transparency and quality in fair price shops.

16. International Relations & Recognition

Harvard Kennedy School Leadership Course :

CM Revanth Reddy completed the "Leadership in the 21st Century" course at Harvard Kennedy School (January 25–31, 2026).
First Indian Chief Minister to receive a certificate from Harvard.
60 students from 20 countries participated.
Sessions held from 7 AM to 6 PM daily in freezing snow conditions.

Oman Ambassador Meeting :

Special representative (former MP) A.P. Jithender Reddy met H.E. Issa Saleh Al Shibani, Oman's Ambassador.
Discussed investments in IT, pharma, life sciences, food processing.
Proposed export of granite, agricultural products, engineering goods.
Proposed a friendly football match between Telangana and Oman.
Discussed welfare of Telangana migrant workers in Oman.

17. Model Solar Village Program

Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka launched the Model Solar Village program at Ravisathala village (Khammam district).

Scale:

38,216 solar pumpsets (7.5 kW capacity each) – total outlay ₹1,380 crore.
16,078 farmers benefited.

Household Solar:

2 kW solar panels for each house – generates ~240 units/month.
After home consumption, surplus sold to grid at ₹2.57 per unit.
Every house becomes a small generating station.

Government Buildings:

Solar panels on 10,000 government schools and all government offices.
1 MW solar plants on government land run by women SHGs.

Employment & Investment:

Projected ₹1.9 lakh crore investment across the state.
70,000 jobs to be created.

18. GHMC Expansion & Decentralization

The government finalized the expansion and reorganization of GHMC.

Area Expansion:

Original GHMC: 650 sq km
Expanded GHMC: 2,053 sq km (27 municipalities merged)
Population: over 1.34 crore

Administrative Reorganization:

Old GHMC: 3 zones, 6 circles
New GHMC: 12 zones, 60 circles
Three corporations created within GHMC for better service delivery
15 sub-committee areas for local planning

New Appointments:

Jayesh Ranjan appointed as Special Principal Secretary for Metropolitan Area & Development.

Why in News?

A new prehistoric rock art site with red ochre paintings from the Mesolithic or early Neolithic period has been discovered near Palwancha in Bhadradri Kothagudem district.

Location & Discovery

Near Aksaraloddi, between Jagannadhapuram and Annapureddypalli villages, Mulakalapalli mandal
About 2 km from Nallamudi, inside a forested region
Discovered by researcher Kondaveeti Gopi (assisted by Shiva of Nallamudi)

Nature of Rock Art

Pigment: Red ochre on natural rock
Depictions: Animals, hunting scenes, human figures
Themes: Subsistence, social life, rituals

Chronological Significance

Mesolithic period (10,000–5,000 BCE), possibly extending to early Neolithic
Indicates transition from hunter-gatherer to settled patterns

Cultural & Archaeological Importance

Reflects symbolic expression and cognitive development of early humans
Strengthens evidence of prehistoric habitation in the Godavari forest belt

Ecological Context

Wood fossils found nearby indicate rich prehistoric ecology and human-forest interaction

Conclusion

This discovery adds significant value to India’s understanding of Mesolithic and Neolithic cultures. Systematic conservation and further research are essential.

Why in News?

Two indigenously developed Pralay missiles were successfully test-fired in salvo mode from the Odisha coast, with Hyderabad’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI) playing a central role.

Role of RCI, Hyderabad

Lead design and development laboratory for Pralay missile
Coordinated system integration, guidance, navigation, and mission architecture

Key Features of Pralay Missile

Solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic missile
Advanced guidance and navigation system for high precision
Capable of carrying different conventional warheads
Designed for tactical targets with salvo launch capability

Trial Details

Launched in quick succession from the same launcher at ITR Chandipur
Both missiles met mission objectives
Performance confirmed through tracking sensors and telemetry

Collaboration

Developed by DRDO
Integrated by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Trials witnessed by Indian Army and Air Force officials

Strategic Significance

Strengthens India’s conventional deterrence capability and boosts indigenous defence development under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Way Forward

Accelerated induction into armed forces
Integration with advanced command and control systems
Continued focus on indigenous defence technologies

Why in News?

Telangana has been selected as a focus state under the ADEETIE scheme, particularly for deploying global energy-efficient technologies in the pharmaceutical industry in Medak district.

ADEETIE Scheme Objectives

Reduce energy consumption by 30–50% in MSMEs
Improve power-to-product ratio
Promote adoption of global best energy-efficient technologies
Support development of green energy corridors

Telangana’s Role

Medak district selected for pharmaceutical sector intervention
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) supported setting up of Energy Clubs in schools
State recognized for leadership in sustainability initiatives

National Energy Efficiency Achievements (2023–24)

53.60 MTOE energy savings
321 billion units of electricity saved
₹2 lakh crore annual financial savings
321 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions reduced

Mission LiFE

A people-led climate movement promoting sustainable practices such as LED lighting, use of public transport, electric vehicles, rooftop solar adoption, and water conservation.

Significance

Enhances MSME productivity, supports India’s climate commitments, and positions Telangana as a model state in energy efficiency and sustainability.

Why in News?

Around 25 heritage monuments will be showcased at the 60th World Monuments Fund (WMF) Conference in Hyderabad to attract international funding for restoration.

Monuments Identified

Protected monuments (11): Taramati Baradari, Akanna Sarai (Maheshwaram), Ghanpur Group of Temples (Warangal), Medak Fort, Mudumal Menhirs, Pachala Someshwara Temple, Panagal Museum (Nalgonda), etc.
Urban heritage in Hyderabad: Old MCH Office, Katora Houz, City College, Puranapul Bridge, Koti Women’s College, Osmania University Arts College, ENT Hospital

Institutional Preparation

Heritage Department, GHMC, and HMDA are preparing detailed restoration proposals for the identified monuments.

Significance

Revives historical and cultural identity
Boosts heritage tourism
Encourages global collaboration and funding

Challenges

Fragmented institutional responsibility
Encroachments around heritage sites
Limited funding and resources
Balancing tourism with conservation needs

Way Forward

Promote public-private partnerships (PPP)
Ensure post-restoration maintenance mechanisms
Adopt models like “Adopt a Monument” for sustainability

Why in News?

Telangana has launched pilot projects using drones for paddy plantation to address acute labour shortages and rising cultivation costs.

Background

Labour scarcity due to rural-urban migration and rising wages has made paddy transplantation increasingly difficult, as it is a labour-intensive process.

Pilot Project

Implemented by Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU)
In collaboration with Marut Drones through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
Pilot districts: Karimnagar, Adilabad, Kothagudem, Nalgonda

How It Works

Drones fitted with seed storage boxes and 3–5 dispensing pipes drop seeds directly in rows over prepared fields.

Efficiency: 1 acre in 15–20 minutes
Manual method requires 12–14 labourers

Advantages

Reduces labour requirement significantly
Faster coverage of agricultural fields
Lowers cultivation costs
Ensures uniform seed distribution

Impact on Yield

No yield loss observed; productivity levels are comparable to traditional manual transplantation methods.

Challenges

High initial cost of drone technology
Requirement of trained operators
Adoption barriers among small and marginal farmers

Way Forward

Provide subsidies to farmers for drone usage
Establish custom hiring centres for shared access
Train rural youth as certified drone operators

Why in News?

Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) is organising multi-event Sankranti celebrations, including an International Kite Festival, Sweet Festival, Hot Air Balloon Festival, and a Drone Show.

International Kite Festival

Venue: Secunderabad Parade Grounds
Participation: 40 international flyers from 19 countries and 55 national participants
Special Features: Hanuman-themed kites, night kite-flying, cultural performances, 100 handloom stalls, 60 food courts
Regulation: Ban on nylon manja; only cotton thread allowed

Sweet Festival

Over 1,200 varieties of homemade sweets
Women entrepreneurs provided free stalls
Earnings retained بالكامل by participants, promoting women empowerment

Hot Air Balloon Festival

15 international balloons participating
Morning rides for visitors
Evening “Night Glow” shows

Drone Show

Venue: Gachibowli Stadium
Advanced drones with LED lighting displays
First-person view (FPV) video feeds enhance experience

Urban Management

Coordination with ride services like Uber and Rapido for discounted rides, along with dedicated pick-up and drop-off points to manage crowd movement efficiently.

Why in News?

A ₹251-crore modernisation project of the Sammakka–Saralamma Temple at Medaram (Mulugu) is being redesigned using thousand-year-old palm-leaf manuscripts.

Key Features of the Revamp

Design guided by ancient palm-leaf manuscripts reflecting Koya kingdoms and sacred spatial layouts
Planned design life of 1,000 years using durable stone structures
Layout based on the Gottu–Gotra system (nature-based social organisation)
40 ft entrance arch featuring a one-horned antelope (sacred to Bandani clan), flanked by bison horns and peacock feathers
Pillars depicting clan totems such as rhinoceros, bull, elephant, and lion
Over 7,000 intricate stone carvings and eight grand arches
Turtle-shaped base incorporating symbols of Pagididda Raju and Govinda Raju
Putta (anthill) space preserved for Nagulamma worship (snake form)

Associated Sites

Dedicated platforms for Jampanna and Muyanna
Vanam Pothuraju (forest guardian deity)
Polimera Devatalu (boundary deities)

Significance

Formal recognition of Adivasi history and cosmology
Promotes nature-centric spirituality
Enhances tribal dignity and cultural inclusion
Serves as a model for heritage conservation guided by traditional knowledge

Why in News?

Conservation works have been initiated at four Buddhist sites under a ₹5-crore project funded by Yadadri Thermal Power Corporation.

Sites Selected

Site	District
Dhulikatta	Peddapalli
Nelakondapally	Khammam
Phanigiri	Suryapet
Gajula Banda	Suryapet

Conservation Works

Dhulikatta: Restoration of Vihara complex and Stupa
Nelakondapally: Conservation of Mahastupa, Viharas, and development of visitor amenities
Phanigiri: Work on Mahastupa, Chaityagriha, Vihara complex, and congregation hall
Gajula Banda: Site clearing, structural exposure, conservation of Mahastupa and Viharas

Purpose

Protect deteriorating Buddhist heritage structures
Create awareness about ancient cultural heritage
Promote tourism and attract visitors

Why in News?

The Telangana Government unveiled the Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026–30 at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos.

Vision & Targets (by 2030)

Rank among the top 5 global life sciences clusters
Attract $25 billion (₹2 lakh crore) in investments
Create 5 lakh high-quality jobs
Transition from a supply-chain hub to a global originator of advanced therapies

Focus Areas

Frontier Science: Cell and gene therapies, peptides, precision fermentation
Ecosystem Development: Clinical research, pharma services, diagnostics, medical electronics, digital health

Key Provisions

Recognition of R&D units as industrial enterprises with equal incentives
TG-iPASS single-window clearance system with deemed approvals
Permission for 24×7 operations in designated industrial parks
Life Sciences Innovation Fund of ₹100 crore (scalable up to ₹1,000 crore)
Proposal for Telangana School of Life Sciences

Infrastructure

Green Pharma City development
Establishment of 10 Pharma Villages (1,000–3,000 acres each)
Expansion of Genome Valley
Medical Devices Park
Bio-Innovation Cluster

Why in News?

Investment commitments worth nearly ₹30,000 crore were secured at WEF 2026, aligned with the Telangana Rising 2047 vision of achieving a $3 trillion economy by 2047.

Major Deals

Company / Partner	Investment	Sector
Rashmi Group	₹12,500 crore	Steel production (green manufacturing)
Blaize (USA)	–	AI hardware, semiconductors, R&D centre in Hyderabad
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre	–	Startup development, global mentorship
NUkler Products (Slovakia)	₹6,000 crore	Small Modular Reactor (SMR) – up to 300 MW clean energy
Sargad (USA)	₹1,000 crore	Advanced manufacturing, aviation MRO
AB InBev	–	Expansion of existing facility
Unilever	–	Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad
L'Oréal	–	World’s first beauty-tech GCC

Urban Transformation

Collaboration with the UAE to develop Bharat Future City, a 30,000-acre project envisioned as India’s first net-zero greenfield smart city.

Why in News?

A delegation from New Zealand’s Māori community performed the traditional Haka at the Sammakka–Saralamma temple during the Medaram Jatara.

Event Highlights

Performance held at Medaram (Tadvai mandal)
Haka is a ceremonial war dance featuring intense facial expressions, rhythmic body movements, and vocal chants

Shared Indigenous Worldview

Indigenous communities across the world share deep connections with nature, forests, and ancestral traditions, transcending geographical borders and language differences.

Cultural Immersion

Māori delegation was given formal darshan at the temple
Participated in traditional Bangaram (jaggery) offering

Significance

Rare cultural interaction between Pacific and Deccan indigenous traditions
Reaffirms cultural continuity and mutual respect
Highlights global indigenous solidarity

Why in News?

A delegation from New Zealand’s Māori community performed the traditional Haka at the Sammakka–Saralamma temple during the Medaram Jatara.

Event Highlights

Performance held at Medaram (Tadvai mandal)
Haka is a ceremonial war dance featuring intense facial expressions, rhythmic body movements, and vocal chants

Shared Indigenous Worldview

Indigenous communities across the world share deep connections with nature, forests, and ancestral traditions, transcending geographical borders and language differences.

Cultural Immersion

Māori delegation was given formal darshan at the temple
Participated in traditional Bangaram (jaggery) offering

Significance

Rare cultural interaction between Pacific and Deccan indigenous traditions
Reaffirms cultural continuity and mutual respect
Highlights global indigenous solidarity

Why in News?

The Economic Survey 2025–26 highlights Telangana as a major contributor to India’s economic momentum.

Key Highlights by Sector

Sector	Contribution
Manufacturing	Among 7 states contributing 60% of India’s manufacturing employment; Telangana contributes ~5%
Land Governance	Bhu Bharati digital platform recognised as a national best practice
Inflation	Declined from 8.61% to 0.20% in 2025–26
Agriculture	Cultivated area increased from 1.31 crore acres (2014) to 2.2 crore acres (FY23)
PDS	Full GPS-based vehicle tracking for foodgrain transport; among 6 leading states
Services	Major contributor along with Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu (IT, financial services)
Women’s Empowerment	WE-Hub supports women entrepreneurs through an innovative PPP model
Labour Reforms	Removal of restrictions on women in various industries; simplified fire safety regulations

Conclusion

Telangana has emerged as a multi-dimensional growth engine combining industrial employment, services-led growth, irrigation-driven agriculture, and technology-enabled governance.

Why in News?

Under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Hyderabad’s average PM10 concentration declined from 110 µg/m³ (2017–18) to 81 µg/m³ (2024–25), marking a 26.4% reduction.

Key Details

No significant improvement recorded during 2024–25
Hyderabad’s performance is better than Delhi and Chennai but behind Mumbai and Kolkata
Hyderabad was classified as a “non-attainment city,” prompting action by CPCB, TGPCB, GHMC, and other agencies

Significance

Indicates progress in air quality management under NCAP, though sustained and enhanced efforts are necessary to achieve long-term environmental goals.

Why in News?

Permanent vehicle registration can now be initiated directly at dealerships, eliminating the need for citizens to visit RTA offices.

Key Details

System successfully tested using a Honda Elevate ZX MT car
Registration Certificate (RC) is delivered to the owner via post

Significance

Enhances ease of living for citizens, streamlines administrative processes, and reduces workload on Regional Transport Authority (RTA) offices.

Why in News?

The Charlapalli–Thiruvananthapuram Amrit Bharat Express will be flagged off from Kerala’s capital, becoming Telangana’s second Amrit Bharat Express service after the Charlapalli–Muzaffarpur route.

Key Details

Part of a nationwide launch of four new Amrit Bharat Express trains
Connects Telangana with southern India, improving inter-state rail links

Significance

Enhances rail connectivity for Telangana, improves passenger amenities, and strengthens regional integration and mobility.

Why in News?

Six new urban forests have been sanctioned under the Nagar Van Yojana for the financial year 2025–26, with a total allocation of ₹8.26 crore.

Locations

Adilabad: Mavala, Yapalaguda-II
Mancherial: Indaram, Chennur
Medchal–Malkajgiri: Yellampet, Chengicherla

Key Details

Total sanction of ₹8.26 crore
70% of funds released as the first instalment
Funds routed through Telangana Forest Development Corporation

Significance

Enhances urban green cover, improves ecological balance, and promotes sustainable urban development in smaller cities.

Why in News?

The Telangana Cabinet, meeting at Medaram for the first time outside Hyderabad, approved land acquisition worth ₹2,787 crore for Metro Phase-II and decided to expedite the takeover of Phase-I from L&T.

Key Decisions

Approval of ₹2,787 crore for land acquisition for Metro Phase-II
Decision to expedite takeover of Metro Phase-I from L&T

Other Decisions

Municipal elections to be conducted before February 15
Elections to cover 116 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations (2,996 wards)
Reservations finalised based on BC Commission report

Significance

Marks a major push for urban infrastructure development and decentralised governance, while symbolically extending governance beyond Hyderabad.

Why in News?

The Centre for Microbiome Research India has been inaugurated in Hyderabad to transform the treatment of chronic gastrointestinal (GI) diseases using gut microbiome science.

Key Details

Established as an integrated research hub
Focus on personalised clinical interventions based on gut microbiome analysis

Significance

Positions Hyderabad as a leading hub for advanced biomedical and life sciences research, particularly in emerging areas like microbiome-based therapies.

Why in News?

Telangana recorded an all-time high paddy procurement of 70.82 lakh metric tonnes during the kharif 2025–26 season, benefiting 13.97 lakh farmers under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system.

Key Details

Total MSP value exceeds ₹16,912 crore
₹16,602 crore already disbursed (98% payment rate)
Bonus payments amounting to ₹1,425 crore
8,448 procurement centres established across the state

Significance

Demonstrates a robust public procurement system, ensures farmer income security, and strengthens agricultural support mechanisms in Telangana.

Why in News?

Telangana recorded 205 deceased organ donors in 2025, achieving over 5 donations per million population, a significant rise from 41 donors in 2013.

Comparison

Andhra Pradesh recorded 300 donors during the same period.

Breakdown

Category	Number of Donations	Percentage
Private Hospitals	197	96.1%
Government Hospitals	8	3.9%

Significance

Reflects increased awareness and acceptance of organ donation
Demonstrates success of the Jeevandan Cadaver Transplantation Programme
Highlights need to improve participation of government hospitals

Why in News?

Telangana plans to establish new air quality monitoring stations in towns with a population exceeding 1 lakh, expanding monitoring beyond Hyderabad and a few major cities.

Key Details

New monitoring stations to be set up in emerging urban centres
Hyderabad’s 13 existing stations upgraded to Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Systems (CAAQMS)
Real-time air quality data collection and analysis enabled

Significance

Facilitates data-driven pollution control strategies, improves environmental governance, and enhances air quality management in rapidly urbanising towns.