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1. Economic Targets

  • USD 3 trillion GSDP by 2047 (interim target of USD 1 trillion by 2034).
  • Raise Telangana's share in India's GDP from 5% to 10%.
  • Projected sectoral composition by 2047 (GVA):
    • Services: USD 1.95 trillion
    • Industry: USD 0.5 trillion
    • Agriculture & Allied: USD 0.33 trillion
    • Taxes & subsidies: USD 0.22 trillion

2. Growth Trajectory (Real GDP)

  • 2025-30: average 8%
  • 2031-39: average 7%
  • 2041-47: average 5.2%

3. Three Decisive Fronts for Transformation

  • Human Capital Development: Increase growth rate to 1.75 times current pace.
  • Productivity Enhancement (TFP): Accelerate to 1.7 times present rate.
  • Capital Formation: Raise investment to 52% of GSDP (80% from private sector).

4. Key Strategic Enablers

  • Telangana Scientific Return Programme (TGSRP): Attract global researchers.
  • Digital Telangana 2047 Mission: Includes a 300-acre AI City.
  • Logistics: Three-tier system (Gateways, Regional Hubs, Mandal-level Micro Hubs) to reduce costs.
  • Tourism: Focus on medical, film, wedding, eco, and spiritual tourism; positioning Hyderabad as "South Asia's Night-Time Capital" (24x7 global city).
  • Future-ready industrial clusters: Fab City (semiconductors), Telangana Mobility Valley (clean mobility), Genome Valley (life sciences).

5. Cross-cutting Enablers

  • Technology & innovation
  • Efficient financing
  • Digital governance

6. Net-Zero Commitment

  • 90% of power capacity from renewables and storage by 2047.
  • Zero emissions for all road transport.
  • Plant 2 billion+ saplings to cover one-third of state with green cover.
  • 98% resource recovery (circular economy).

7. Inclusive Development Targets

  • Youth: Every young citizen equipped with industry-ready skills.
  • Women: "Koti Mahila Koteeswarulu" – create 1 crore women decamillionaires.
  • Farmers: Transition to climate-smart, high-value agriculture.
  • Health: Increase health expenditure from 4% to 8% of GSDP by 2047; reduce MMR to below 6 and IMR to below 7.

Overview

The CURE-PURE-RARE model is a transformative spatial planning strategy that divides the entire state of Telangana into three distinct, sector-specific economic zones. It combines central place theory and networked flow approaches to bridge spatial disparities, foster regional equity, and ensure balanced, inclusive, and sustainable development.

The Three Zones

Zone Full Name Geographic Boundary Primary Focus
CURE Core Urban Region Economy Within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) Net-zero, services-only metropolis
PURE Peri-Urban Region Economy Between ORR and Regional Ring Road (RRR) Manufacturing and logistics
RARE Rural Agri-Region Economy Beyond RRR to state boundary Agriculture, green economy, agri-enterprises

1. CURE (Core Urban Region Economy)

Boundary: Defined by the 160-km Outer Ring Road (ORR) – 2,053 sq. km area.

Vision: A net-zero, services-sector-only metropolis functioning as Telangana's global innovation and knowledge hub, anchored around Hyderabad.

Key Focus Areas

  • High-value services (IT, financial services, R&D)
  • Technological leadership (DeepTech, AI, Industry 4.0)
  • Global Capability Centres (GCCs)
  • Advanced R&D and startup ecosystem
  • Consolidating Hyderabad as a premier knowledge and innovation capital

Flagship Projects under CURE

  • Musi Riverfront Rejuvenation: 35-40 km ecological and cultural corridor with mixed-use Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) nodes.
  • Advanced Mobility Systems: Expansion of Metro Rail, Light Rail Transit System (LRTS), and Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) to over 623 km.
  • 15-Minute Neighbourhoods: Walkable, mixed-use planning ensuring access to essential services.
  • Urban Digital Twin & Spatial Intelligence Platform: AI-enabled predictive planning and data-driven governance.

2. PURE (Peri-Urban Region Economy)

Boundary: Located between the ORR and the proposed 360-km Regional Ring Road (RRR).

Vision: The manufacturing and logistics backbone of the State, bridging the urban core and rural producers.

Key Focus Areas

  • Advanced manufacturing (aerospace, defence, semiconductors, green technologies)
  • MSME clusters and eco-industrial parks
  • Logistics corridors and hubs
  • Specialised skill development centres aligned with industry needs

Flagship Projects under PURE

  • Bharat Industrial Parks: 13 Strategic Industrial and Advanced Manufacturing Clusters with plug-and-play infrastructure.
  • Net-Zero Transit-Oriented Townships: 10 compact townships promoting "walk-to-work" principles for the industrial workforce.
  • Bharat Future City (at Mucherla): 30,000-acre net-zero greenfield smart city anchored by:
    • AI City (300 acres)
    • Health City (200 acres)
    • Life Sciences Hub (3,000 acres)
    • Education Hub (500 acres)

3. RARE (Rural Agri-Region Economy)

Boundary: Beyond the RRR till the state's final frontier boundary.

Vision: Agrarian transformation and decentralised industrialisation to ensure inclusive, broad-based growth.

Key Focus Areas

  • Climate-smart agriculture and AgriTech
  • Livestock development, fisheries, handlooms
  • Forest-based livelihoods (Non-Timber Forest Produce)
  • Agro-processing and value addition

Flagship Projects under RARE

  • Mandal Headquarters (MHQ) as Agro-Industrial Hubs: Equipped with packhouses, cold chains, warehousing, and processing facilities.
  • HealthNet: Mobile clinics and telemedicine for urban-grade healthcare at village level.
  • Jan Seva Centres: Digital governance services and citizen support systems at village level.
  • 12 RARE Priority Areas (from Vision 2047 document), including:
    • Climate-Smart Resilient Agri-Ecosystem
    • Global Seed Leadership
    • Next-Gen Agri-Infrastructure (Rs. 2,500 crore international market at Koheda)
    • Blue Revolution (5x increase in fish/prawn production)
    • Clean Energy Revolution (solarisation of all farm pumps)

Supporting Principles & Enablers

Principle Description
Maximum 2-Hour Commuting Principle Integrated mobility grid ensures ~90% of population can reach metropolitan core within 2 hours, facilitating two-way flow between urban and rural areas.
Integrated Road-Rail-Logistics Grid High-quality connectivity linking all three zones.
Polycentric Regional Urban Clusters Smaller towns within 40 km radius organised into functional urban clusters for shared infrastructure and market access.
Green & Affordable Mobility Emphasis on electric public transport, non-motorised transport, and sustainable fuels.

Alignment with Vision 2047 Targets

Sector Projected GSVA by 2047 (USD) Primary Zone
Services 1.95 trillion CURE
Industry 0.5 trillion PURE
Agriculture & Allied 0.33 trillion RARE

The CURE-PURE-RARE model is the spatial foundation for achieving Telangana's USD 3 trillion economy goal while ensuring climate resilience, inclusive development, and shared prosperity across all regions.

Policy Commitment

Telangana has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2047, integrating sustainability and climate action at the heart of the state's long-term development. This policy is operationalised through nine interlinked focus areas.

Nine Focus Areas of the Net-Zero Strategy

Focus Area Key Targets / Initiatives
1. Clean and Green Energy Powerhouse 90% of power capacity from renewables and storage by 2047; projected demand 780 TWh; rapid scale-up of solar, wind, hydro, green hydrogen, and smart grids.
2. Integrated Smart Mobility Zero emissions for all road transport; 6,000 public charging stations by 2030; electric public transit, non-motorised transport, and sustainable fuels.
3. Net-Zero Industry Relocate 1,600+ polluting industries to dedicated zones; 90% of industrial energy from clean electricity and green hydrogen; circular economy and CCUS.
4. Climate-Smart Agriculture Statewide solarisation of irrigation pumps; 100% adoption of water-efficient practices (e.g., Direct Seeded Rice); regenerative farming.
5. Restoration of Natural Forests and Carbon Sinks Plant 2+ billion saplings; increase forest/tree cover to one-third of state's land area (33%); agroforestry, wetland restoration.
6. Net-Zero Cities Rapid scaling of Solar Policy 2.0, rooftop solar, and Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV); climate-resilient urban planning.
7. Waste-to-Wealth and Circular Economy 98% resource recovery by 2047; methane-neutral solid waste management; circular, climate-positive waste economy.
8. Just Green Transition Green skill academies in every district to train youth in green jobs; social equity and community participation.
9. Net-Zero Governance and Framework Establish Telangana State Net-Zero Authority (TGNA); dedicated Climate Fund to mobilise public, private, and international finance.

Sectoral Targets & Progress (as per 2025-26)

Renewable Energy

  • Current contracted renewable capacity (including hydro): 10,329 MW (44.55% of total power capacity).
  • Target under Clean & Green Energy Policy 2025: Add 20,000 MW by 2030 and 40,000 MW by 2035.
  • Solarisation initiatives: 2,042 government buildings solarised (58.4 MW); 81 model solar villages under development; 64 MW solar power capacity allocated to women's SHGs.

Smart Mobility (Electric Vehicles)

  • EV Policy: 100% exemption on road tax and registration fees.
  • EV penetration increased from 0.60% (Dec 2023) to 1.39% (Nov 2025).
  • Exemptions extended: Rs. 720.79 crore (Nov 2024 – Nov 2025).
  • Target: From 2030 onwards, reserve 20% of new renewable energy capacity exclusively for mobility needs.

Net-Zero Industry

  • Green Pharma City: Attracted Rs. 12,610 crore investment from 10 pharmaceutical companies with ZLD and net-zero practices.
  • Thermal power plants: Installing FGD units and ESPs across KTPS, BTPS, YTPS with Rs. 6,604 crore investment (completion by June 2026).

Climate-Smart Agriculture

  • National Mission on Natural Farming: 498 clusters (24,450 hectares) sanctioned across 32 districts, benefiting 61,125 farmers (2025-26).
  • Solar irrigation: Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam scheme with Rs. 12,600 crore outlay for solar pump-based irrigation on RoFR lands.

Forest Restoration

  • Current forest cover: 27,688 sq. km (24.69% of geographical area) – higher than national average of 23.59%.
  • Vanamahotsavam: 327.98 crore seedlings planted to date; target to reach 33% forest cover.
  • 2025-26 achievement: 15.73 crore seedlings planted (against target of 18.03 crore).

Waste-to-Wealth

  • Waste-to-energy plants: 3 plants with 62.5 MW capacity; generated 813+ million units of electricity up to 2025-26.
  • Biomining: 20.75 lakh MT of legacy waste remediated; 300 acres of municipal land reclaimed.
  • GHMC sewage treatment: On track to achieve 100% treatment with 45 STPs (1,878 MLD capacity).

Institutional Framework

  • Telangana State Net-Zero Authority (TGNA): Proposed to oversee implementation.
  • Dedicated Climate Fund: To mobilise public, private, and international finance for clean energy, resilience, and climate-aligned growth.
  • CITIIS 2.0 programme: Telangana among first states to appoint a Chief Climate Action Officer.

Alignment with SDGs & Vision 2047

The Net-Zero policy directly contributes to:

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 15 (Life on Land)
"Telangana's Net-Zero pathway is ultimately a commitment to building a cleaner, healthier and more resilient future for its people." – Vision 2047 Document

1. Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026-2030

Objective: Establish Telangana as one of the top five global life sciences clusters by 2030, transitioning from "volume to value" in pharma and biotech.

Key Targets

  • Attract USD 25 billion in investments
  • Create 5,00,000 new jobs by 2030 (direct and indirect)
  • Scale the Contract Research & Manufacturing (CRO/CDMO) sector from USD 2 billion to USD 10 billion

Key Focus Areas

  • Frontier R&D and advanced manufacturing (Biologics/Biosimilars, Cell and Gene therapy, mRNA, CRISPR, Antibody-Drug Conjugates)
  • Clinical research with faster approvals and disease-specific registries
  • Diagnostics and medical electronics hub
  • Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and Global Innovation Centres for AI, analytics, digital health
  • Precision medicine and personalised therapies

Strategic Levers

  • Green Pharma City – sustainable industrial cluster with zero liquid discharge
  • 10 Pharma Villages (1,000–3,000 acres each) along the ORR
  • Genome Valley expansion by 300 acres; Bio-Innovation and Bio-Manufacturing Cluster
  • Telangana School of Life Sciences for industry-aligned talent
  • Life Sciences Innovation Fund – initial corpus Rs. 100 crore, scalable to Rs. 1,000 crore via PPP

Fiscal Incentives

  • Reimbursement of stamp duty and transfer duty
  • Power subsidies and capital investment subsidies
  • SGST reimbursement
  • Land cost and conversion charge support

Achievements (as of 2025-26)

  • Over Rs. 73,360 crore secured through 190+ investments
  • 1,00,000 direct jobs and 2,50,000 indirect jobs generated
  • Eli Lilly inaugurated 2.2 lakh sq. ft. GCC with Rs. 8,850 crore investment
  • CRAMSN Research Park established 20 lakh sq. ft. R&D facility

2. Telangana New MSME Policy 2024

Objective: Transform the MSME sector as a key driver of economic growth, employment, and exports.

Key Targets

  • Increase MSME contribution to GSDP by 10%
  • Achieve 15% annual growth in MSME registrations
  • Build an export-ready MSME ecosystem emphasising import substitution

Structure

40 key interventions organised into 6 key areas:

  • Access to land
  • Access to finance
  • Technology upgradation (Industry 4.0)
  • Raw materials
  • Labour and skill development
  • Market access

Inclusivity Focus

  • Targeted incentives for women entrepreneurs
  • Targeted incentives for SC/ST entrepreneurs

Supporting Initiatives

  • Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP): 219 awareness programmes (18,772 MSMEs/SHGs); 134 entrepreneurship programmes (3,488 SHG members); 109 startups incubated; 8,947 MSMEs obtained ZED certification.
  • Telangana Industrial Health Clinic Limited (TIHCL): Only institution in India for reviving sick micro and small manufacturing enterprises. Sanctioned 71 loans (Rs. 13.77 crore), protected 7,168 jobs.
  • Yantram Fund: Rs. 10 crore corpus for MSME technology adoption.

Registration Data (as of Dec 2025)

  • 3,47,931 manufacturing MSME units registered on UDYAM portal.
  • Services sector MSMEs account for 79.8% of total registrations.

3. Telangana State Food Processing Policy

Objective: Convert agricultural surplus into scalable processing capacity, value addition, and global market access.

Key Infrastructure

  • 14 Special Food Processing Zones (SFPZs) across 7,150 acres of new industrial area
  • Plug-and-play infrastructure with farmer support and incentives
  • Driving 70% high-value tertiary processing

Achievements (as of Dec 2025)

  • 176 investment applications totalling Rs. 7,164.39 crore
  • Projects worth Rs. 5,068.36 crore allotted, expected to create 7,615 jobs
  • 743 units registered in 2025-26 (up to Dec), attracting Rs. 1,928.3 crore investment and 10,335 new jobs
  • Cumulative since inception: 9,160 enterprises, Rs. 18,224 crore fixed capital investment, 1,31,959 jobs generated

Key Events (2025)

  • Impact Harvest Forum 2025 (with UN ESCAP and NITI Aayog) – regional platform for inclusive business and blended finance.
  • World Food India 2025 – PMFME scheme beneficiaries showcased processed food.
  • Food A'Fair 2025 – 150+ exhibitors, 5,000+ business visitors.
  • Telangana Rising Global Summit – secured MoUs with anchor processors in dairy, beverages, FMCG, fisheries, agri-processing.

4. Electric Vehicle & Energy Storage Policy

Objective: Promote sustainable and eco-friendly mobility through financial incentives and infrastructure support.

Key Provisions

  • 100% exemption on road tax for eligible EVs
  • 100% exemption on registration fees for eligible EVs

Impact (as of Nov 2025)

  • Exemptions amounting to Rs. 720.79 crore extended (16 Nov 2024 – 30 Nov 2025)
  • EV penetration increased from 0.60% (Dec 2023) to 1.39% (Nov 2025)
  • Registrations crossed 2 lakh mark by mid-2025

Charging Infrastructure

  • Over 1,000 charging and battery-swap stations established
  • Public fleet electrification advanced, including planned expansion of electric buses

Vision 2047 Alignment

  • From 2030 onwards, 20% of new renewable energy capacity reserved exclusively for mobility needs
  • Target: Zero emissions in road transport by 2047

Permits

  • 40,000 new permits sanctioned for electric, CNG, and LPG auto-rickshaws within ORR
  • 25,000 electric retro-fits permitted

5. Telangana GCC Policy (2025-2030)

Objective: Make Telangana the premier Global Capability Centre (GCC) hub for the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Targets

  • Create 15 million sq. ft. of Grade-A office space by 2030
  • Anchor GCC clusters in Warangal, Karimnagar, and Nizamabad (beyond Hyderabad)

Current Position

  • Hyderabad hosts nearly 20% of India's GCCs
  • Attracted 40 new GCCs in 2025 (up to October) – highest among Indian cities
  • Recent greenfield investments: Vanguard, Eli Lilly, ZS, Medtronic, Amgen, Marriott, Citizens Financial Group, Olympus, Zoetis, Dai-ichi Life Group
  • Major expansions: London Stock Exchange Group, Uber, Cognizant, Micron Technology, Sanofi, Medtronic, Providence, CDK Global, Arcesium

Talent Ecosystem

  • Young India Skill University-led programmes to feed GCC talent pipeline

Positioning

  • Internationally promoted as "Asia's Innovation Capital"

6. Telangana Clean & Green Energy Policy 2025

Objective: Transform Telangana into a clean and green energy powerhouse.

Capacity Addition Targets

  • Add 20,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2030
  • Add 40,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2035

Current Renewable Capacity (as on 25 Jan 2026)

  • Total contracted renewable capacity (including hydro): 10,329 MW
  • Share of renewables in total power capacity: 44.55%
  • Solar power accounts for largest share, followed by hydro

Key Initiatives under the Policy

  • Solarisation of Government buildings: 2,042 buildings solarised (58.4 MW); 363 in progress; tenders for 9,939 schools (46.7 MW)
  • Model Solar Villages Programme: 81 villages; 40,349 households + 16,840 agricultural pump sets; budget Rs. 943.47 crore
  • Indira Mahila Shakti Scheme: 64 MW solar power allocated to women's SHGs (2 MW per district across 32 districts)
  • PM-KUSUM proposals: 4,000 MW grid-connected solar; 1 lakh off-grid solar pumps; solarisation of 2 lakh agricultural pump sets

Vision 2047 Net-Zero Goal

  • 90% of installed capacity from renewables and storage by 2047
  • Remaining 10% from cleaner thermal technologies with CCUS

7. Policy for Reduction of Emissions in Thermal Power Plants

Objective: Ensure thermal power plants comply with new emission norms notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Mandated Equipment

  • Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units for SOx control
  • Additional fields in Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs) for particulate matter control

Investment & Timeline

  • Total budget: Rs. 6,604 crore
  • Installation across KTPS Stage VII, BTPS, and YTPS
  • Expected completion: June 2026

Status of Other Plants

  • For KTPS-V (2x250 MW), KTPS-VI (Unit-11), KTPP-I, and KTPP-II: Feasibility study completed
  • DPR preparation in progress
  • Scheduled commissioning: December 2026

TGGENCO's Compliance

The state power generation corporation is actively implementing these pollution control measures as part of its environmental compliance roadmap.

Overview

The Government of Telangana has adopted a rights-based welfare approach under the flagship "Abhaya Hastam" (Six Guarantees) programme. It aims to provide financial security, housing, food security, and women's empowerment to vulnerable sections.

The approach moves from a traditional beneficiary model to a constitutional rights-based framework ensuring dignity, economic mobility, and human development.

The Six Guarantees & Associated Schemes

Guarantee Scheme Key Provisions Achievements (as per 2025-26)
Women's Empowerment Mahalakshmi Free bus travel for women/transgender; LPG at Rs. 500/refill 269.68 crore free trips (savings Rs. 9,222 crore); female ridership ↑ to 67%; 42.90 lakh LPG beneficiaries
Affordable Energy Gruha Jyothi Free electricity up to 200 units/month 53.09 lakh families; 10.97 crore zero bills; subsidy Rs. 3,901 crore
Housing for All Indiramma Indlu 4.5 lakh houses; Rs. 5 lakh per house (100% subsidy); 2 rooms + kitchen + toilet 3,24,536 houses sanctioned; 2,62,449 under construction
Social Security Cheyutha Pension Monthly pension to elderly, widows, disabled, etc. using biometric (facial recognition) 42.23 lakh beneficiaries; Rs. 10,678 crore disbursed (Apr-Feb 2026); Rs. 25,655 crore over 2 years
Farmer Support Rythu Bharosa Rs. 12,000 per acre per year investment support Rs. 8,744 crore released in 9 days to 69.40 lakh pattadars (Vanakalam 2025)
Landless Labour Support Indiramma Atmeeya Bharosa Rs. 12,000 annual support to landless agri labourers Rs. 50.33 crore disbursed to 83,887 beneficiaries (as of March 2026)

Detailed Scheme-wise Provisions

1. Mahalakshmi Scheme

Components:

  • Free bus travel for women, girls, and transgender persons in TGSRTC buses (81% of fleet). Implemented within 48 hours of Government order.
  • Subsidised LPG cylinder at Rs. 500 per refill for eligible households with ration card and active LPG connection.

Achievements (as of Jan 2026):

  • 269.68 crore free passenger trips by women.
  • Women's share of total passengers increased from ~40% to 67.39%.
  • 42.90 lakh beneficiaries under LPG subsidy.

2. Gruha Jyothi Scheme

Provision: Free electricity supply up to 200 units per month for eligible domestic households (Food Security Card + Aadhaar linkage).

Achievements (from March 2024 to Jan 2026):

  • 53.09 lakh families benefited.
  • 10.97 crore zero bills issued.
  • Total government subsidy: Rs. 3,901 crore.

3. Indiramma Indlu (Housing Scheme)

  • Target: Construction of 4,50,000 houses (3,500 per Assembly Constituency).
  • Benefit: Financial assistance of Rs. 5.00 lakh per house on 100% subsidy basis.
  • House specifications: Two rooms, separate kitchen and toilet; minimum plinth area 400 sq. ft.

Achievements:

  • 3,24,536 houses sanctioned.
  • 2,62,449 houses currently under construction.

Additional Housing Scheme (Double Bedroom):

  • 2,92,938 houses sanctioned at Rs. 19,423.69 crore.
  • 1,62,685 houses completed.

4. Cheyutha Pension Scheme

  • Coverage: 11 categories – old age, widows, persons with disabilities, toddy tappers, weavers, filaria patients, ART patients, dialysis patients, beedi workers, single women, beedi thekedars.
  • Technology: Biometric verification using facial recognition and L1 fingerprint devices; Aadhaar-linked.
  • Implementing partners: Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for beneficiary identification and last-mile delivery.

Achievements (2025-26, April–February):

  • 42.23 lakh beneficiaries.
  • Rs. 10,678.30 crore disbursed.
  • Instant Spouse Pension facility for deceased old-age pension beneficiaries.

Cumulative (last 2 years till Feb 2026):

  • Rs. 25,655.59 crore.

5. Rythu Bharosa Scheme (Farmer Investment Support)

  • Provision: Rs. 12,000 per acre per year (enhanced from previous levels).
  • Assistance based on land registered on Bhu Bharati portal; covers ROFR Patta holders.

Achievements (Vanakalam 2025):

  • Rs. 8,744.13 crore released in just 9 days (16.06.2025 to 24.06.2025).
  • Benefited 69.40 lakh pattadars.

6. Indiramma Atmeeya Bharosa (Landless Agricultural Labourers)

  • Provision: Rs. 12,000 annually (two instalments of Rs. 6,000) to landless agricultural labour households.
  • Eligibility: MGNREGS job card holders who worked at least 20 days in 2023-24; beneficiaries identified by Gram Sabha.

Achievements (as of 4th March 2026):

  • 5,19,191 beneficiaries identified.
  • Rs. 50.33 crore disbursed to 83,887 beneficiaries (first instalment 2024-25).

7. Rythu Bima (Farmers Group Life Insurance Scheme)

Provision: Government bears entire insurance premium for landholding farmers aged 18-59 years. On death, nominee receives Rs. 5.00 lakh. Fully online enrolment and claim settlement.

Achievements:

  • 2023-24: 25.9 thousand claims – Rs. 1,297 crore.
  • 2024-25: 25.7 thousand claims – Rs. 1,287 crore.
  • 2025-26 (till Feb 2026): 10,511 claims – Rs. 525.55 crore.

8. Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhayahastam Scheme

Provision: Financial assistance of Rs. 1 lakh to Telangana candidates who clear the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination, to aid Mains preparation.

Funding: Provided by Singareni Collieries Company Ltd. (SCCL) under its Nirmaan programme.

Achievements (2025-26):

  • Rs. 2.02 crore provided to civil services aspirants.
  • Approximately 400 aspirants expected to benefit annually.

9. Sub-Categorisation of Scheduled Castes Act, 2025

Objective: Ensure equitable distribution of reservation benefits among Scheduled Castes.

Process:

  • One-Man Commission (Hon’ble Dr. Justice Shameem Akther, Retd.) submitted report on 03.02.2025.
  • Classified 59 Scheduled Castes into three groups:
    • Group I (15 castes) – 1% reservation
    • Group II (18 castes) – 9% reservation
    • Group III (26 castes) – 5% reservation

Status:

Passed by State Legislature on 17.03.2025; received Governor's assent on 08.04.2025 as LA Bill No. 2 of 2025. Rules came into force on 14.04.2025. Telangana is the first state in India to implement such a data-driven sub-categorisation policy.

Other Notable Welfare Initiatives

Scheme Target Group Benefit
Kalyana Lakshmi / Shaadi Mubarak SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minorities (girls) Financial assistance for marriage; Rs. 820.08 crore to 1.09 lakh beneficiaries (2025-26)
Overseas Education Scheme SC, ST, BC, Minorities Rs. 20 lakh per student; seats enhanced to 500 for SC, 700 for BC, etc.
Economic Support Scheme (ESS) SC, ST, Minorities Subsidised loans for income-generating assets; 1.64 lakh SC youth benefited (Rs. 2,081 crore)
Katamayya Rakshaka Kavacham Toddy tappers Safety kits (PPE) worth Rs. 10,000 each; 50,000 kits distributed; training provided
Marriage Incentive for PwDs Persons with Disabilities Enhanced to Rs. 2 lakh for marriages between two PwDs
Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam ST farmers on RoFR lands Solar pump-based irrigation; Rs. 12,600 crore outlay over 5 years

Institutional Framework for Welfare Delivery

  • Praja Palana Seva Kendras (846 centres): Decentralised delivery of welfare schemes.
  • Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Scholarships, pensions, and Rythu Bharosa payments directly to bank accounts.
  • Biometric authentication: Used for Cheyutha pensions and other schemes to eliminate leakages.
  • SHG involvement: Women Self-Help Groups assist in beneficiary identification, awareness, and implementation.

Way Forward (as per Vision 2047)

  • Transition from subsistence welfare to a Scandinavian model of social security.
  • Establish India’s first dedicated Welfare Trust Fund for elderly, vulnerable, and subaltern communities.
  • Shift from treating citizens as beneficiaries to empowering them as wealth creators – e.g., "Koti Mahila Koteeswarulu" (1 crore women millionaires).

1. Telangana Bhu Bharati (Record of Rights in Land) Act, 2025

Objective: Modernise land record keeping, address long-standing inefficiencies of the previous Dharani portal, and ensure transparency, accountability, and ease of access to land records.

Key Features

  • Bhudhaar (Unique Land ID): Assigns a unique identification number to every land parcel in the State (similar to Aadhaar for individuals), simplifying land tracking and ownership verification.
  • Decentralised Village-Level Revenue Services: Dedicated Revenue Officers (Grama Palana Officers) deployed at village level to resolve issues locally, reducing bureaucratic delays.
  • Permanent Resolution through Dedicated Tribunals: District-level land administration tribunals provide swift justice; provision for free legal aid for underprivileged farmers.
  • Legal Registration of Specific Land Rights: Incorporates rights conferred under various Acts (e.g., RoFR) into digital Record of Rights, strengthening evidentiary value.
  • Streamlined Mutation & Map Integration: Land records updated immediately after property registration; land maps integrated into mutation process for geospatial verification.
  • AI-Powered Chatbot – Bhu Mitra: Provides real-time support for citizen queries.

Technical Architecture

  • Six transactional and five informative modules, developed and maintained by NIC Telangana.
  • Automated, system-generated notices for Record of Rights (RoR) updates.

Implementation & Impact (as of 01 March 2026)

  • Act came into force on 14 April 2025; portal launched same day.
  • Over 4.68 crore hits on the portal.
  • 8.19 lakh payments processed; total revenue collected Rs. 1,648.32 crore.
  • 6.72 lakh slots booked for land-related services.

2. Praja Palana & Prajavani Programme

Praja Palana (People’s Governance)

Launch: 28 December 2023

Objective: Bridge the gap between administration and citizens by bringing social security and welfare schemes directly to doorsteps, especially for poor and vulnerable populations.

Key Features:

  • 846 Praja Palana Seva Kendras (PPSKs) established across Gram Panchayats and Municipal Wards.
  • Citizens could apply for schemes like Mahalakshmi (subsidised LPG), Gruha Jyothi (free electricity), etc.
  • 1.09 crore applications received across various welfare schemes.
  • Technology-driven, decentralised delivery system.

Prajavani (Citizen Grievance Redressal)

Launch: A landmark initiative for direct citizen engagement.

Key Features:

  • Citizens can submit petitions in person at Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Praja Bhavan every Tuesday and Friday.
  • Unique tracking ID assigned to each grievance; citizens can monitor resolution via digital Prajavani Portal.
  • Special desks: Application writing assistance, priority desks for senior citizens/PwDs, Pravasi Prajavani counter for migrant workers.
  • Facilities: Subsidised Rs. 5/- meals, medical camps, mobility assistance.

Success Stories

  • Life-saving surgery for a young girl with congenital heart condition (Rs. 9 lakh) – Rs. 4 lakh from CMRF + Rs. 5 lakh SHG loan.
  • Issuance of Aadhaar card to a 100% disabled woman after 15 years of struggle.
  • Premature newborn received Rs. 22.5 lakh free treatment under Rajiv Aarogyasri.
  • 60-year-old land dispute resolved in Adilabad through Gram Sabha verification.
  • Repatriation of migrant workers stranded in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Pravasi Prajavani

Special desk for migrant workers; facilitated return of Indian workers from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, etc. through coordination with Indian Embassy and MEA.

Performance

  • As of late 2025, 91% redressal rate achieved.

3. Employee Accident Insurance Scheme

Objective: Enhance social security for government employees and pensioners at no financial cost to the government.

Coverage

  • 5.19 lakh regular government employees
  • 2.38 lakh pensioners receiving monthly pension of Rs. 25,000 and above
  • Total covered: 7.57 lakh serving and retired employees

Insurance Benefits

Coverage Amount
Accidental death (general) Rs. 1.2 crore
Air accident death Rs. 2.0 crore
Term life insurance Rs. 10 lakh

Duration: Accidental insurance up to age 70 years; life insurance up to age 60 years.

Implementation

  • Facilitated through partnerships with financial institutions (Union Bank of India on board; others in discussion).
  • Model previously implemented in SCCL, TRANSCO, TGGENCO, DISCOMs, now extended to all regular government employees.

Complementary – Employee Health Scheme (EHS)

  • Cashless treatment for 1,998 medical procedures.
  • Employee contributes 1.5% of basic pay (Rs. 528 crore); government matches (total Rs. 1,056 crore for first year).
  • Covers 23.51 lakh employees and dependents across government hospitals and 652 empanelled private hospitals.

4. Telangana Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 2025

Objective: Address long-standing structural inequalities and strengthen representation for Backward Classes, SCs, and STs.

Key Provision: Provides 42% reservation in education and public employment for Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes.

Complementary Legislation

  • Telangana Backward Classes (Reservation of Seats in Rural and Urban Local Bodies) Act, 2025 – ensures meaningful participation of Backward Classes in local self-governance.

Legislative Status

  • Both Bills passed by State Legislature.
  • Forwarded to Government of India for assent by the Hon’ble President of India.

Policy Context

  • Based on the findings of the unprecedented Socio, Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste (SEEEPC) Survey conducted by the Government.
  • Marks a pivotal moment in Telangana’s pursuit of justice and inclusion.

Note on Sub-Categorisation of SCs

A separate landmark policy (already covered under Welfare) classifies 59 SCs into three groups for equitable distribution of reservation benefits – Telangana is the first state in India to implement such data-driven sub-categorisation.

Other Governance Highlights

Initiative Description
e-Office 36 instances covering 33 districts, Secretariat, HMWSSB, and universities. Migrated to Azure Cloud (MoU with Microsoft, Feb 2025). Parichay Authentication and eSign integrated.
e-Procurement Entirely digital with Digital Signature Certificate tokens; hosted at State Data Centre.
T-SAT India’s No.1 State Educational Network; 22,400+ videos; 4.8 million subscribers; 5 specialised YouTube channels.
MeeSeva 500+ services through 5,000+ centres; 1.98 crore transactions (2025-26); Rs. 522 crore collected.
T-Wallet First state-owned wallet in India; 17 lakh+ registered users; Rs. 2,974 crore collected (mid-Dec 2025).
MeeSeva on WhatsApp First state in India to offer 580+ G2C services on WhatsApp; launched Nov 2025.
Local Body Elections Peaceful conduct of rural and urban elections; over 1,15,000 public representatives elected.
Praja Palana – Pragathi Pranalika 99-Day Action Plan (06.03.2026 – 12.06.2026) with 10 key themes (cleanliness, health, road safety, welfare, child protection, agriculture, education, youth & sports, women, environment). Implemented in 5 stages from Gram Panchayat to State level.

1. Telangana Tourism Policy (2025-2030)

Objective: Position Telangana as India’s most preferred tourism destination by promoting an integrated blend of spiritual, heritage, cultural, adventure, medical & wellness, and eco-tourism.

Vision: To attract investment, encourage private sector participation, and strategically develop tourism infrastructure and services.

Intended Outcomes (by 2030)

  • Attract Rs. 15,000 crore new investments
  • Generate 3 lakh new employment opportunities
  • Position Telangana among top 5 states in domestic and international tourist arrivals
  • Increase tourism’s contribution to 10% or more of State GSDP

Key Drivers

  • Safe Tourism
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Development of Special Tourism Areas (27 Special Tourism Areas proposed)

Key Strategies

  • Diversified experiences: Eco-Tourism, Medical & Wellness Tourism, Spiritual Tourism, MICE Tourism, Sports Tourism
  • Strengthening Infrastructure & Amenities
  • Promoting Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
  • Incentives and Concessions for investors
  • Branding and Marketing (including digital and social media)
  • Fairs and Festivals promotion
  • Skill Development Initiatives
  • Speed and Ease of Doing Business

Institutional Mechanism

  • State Tourism Promotion Board (STPB): Chaired by Hon’ble Chief Minister – approves Iconic and Mega Projects.
  • Empowered Committee (EC): Chaired by Hon’ble Tourism Minister – approves Large, Medium, and Micro & Small Enterprises.
  • Destination Management Organisations (DMOs): Headed by District Collectors at each Special Tourism Area.

Major Achievements (2025-26)

  • Telangana Rising Global Summit (Dec 2025): Secured Rs. 5.75 lakh crore total investment (including Rs. 7,895 crore in tourism sector).
  • Telangana Tourism Conclave (Sept 2025): MoUs for 30 projects worth Rs. 15,285 crore (15 PPP + 15 private), expected to create 50,000+ direct & indirect jobs and add 10,000+ hotel rooms.
  • Miss World 2025 hosted in Telangana (May 2025) – 108 contestants from five continents; boosted local income and employment.
  • Tourist footfall (2025): 8.49 crore domestic + 1.71 lakh foreign tourists.
  • Key launches: Culinary Map of Telangana, Tourism Digital Card, Film in Telangana Portal, T-MVT (Medical Value Tourism) Portal.

2. Telangana Sports Policy, 2025

Objective: Position Telangana as a global sports leader by fostering sustainable, all-round development of the sports ecosystem and producing athletes who excel on the global stage.

Five Key Pillars

Pillar Focus
1. Governance & Organisation Multi-level governance from village to state; Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG)
2. Sports Ecosystem Inter-departmental coordination (Youth, Tourism, Education, etc.)
3. Long-Term Athlete Development Systematic talent scouting, performance tracking, athlete progression
4. Infrastructure Development One Mini Stadium per Assembly Constituency; Khelo India Centres in 33 districts
5. Skill Development & Career Pathways Coaching, sports science, management, and post-career support

Key Initiatives under the Policy

Athlete Welfare:

  • Guruvandanam scheme: Accident & health insurance up to Rs. 15 lakh for coaches.
  • Cash incentives among highest in country – Rs. 18.46 crore awarded.
  • 2% sports quota in government direct recruitment.
  • Employment to distinguished sportspersons: Mohammed Siraj and Nikhat Zareen appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).
  • Mega Super-Speciality Health Camp for coaches (free consultations, diagnostics, advanced care).

Institutional Setup:

  • Young India Physical Education and Sports University (YIPESU): First-of-its-kind institution for sports education, research, and high-performance training.
  • Young India Sports Academy (YISA) for elite athlete development.
  • Board of Governors for Sports Hub constituted.

Major Events (2025-26)

  • Chief Minister’s Cup 2025: One of India’s largest multi-sport initiatives; 5,41,103 athletes registered (including 1,729 para athletes); 46 sports disciplines; conducted from Gram Panchayat to State level; first state to use structured format across GP, Mandal, Assembly Constituency, District, and State. Digital platforms: T-GAMES (AI grievance monitoring), TAGS (AI chatbot), Unique Player Identification System.
  • Telangana Sports Conclave 2025: Launched the Sports Policy; MoUs with TENVIC, Sportsprix, Gun for Glory, etc.
  • International & National Championships hosted: FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, Inter-Continental Football Cup (after 24 years), International Badminton Championship (after 15 years), Santosh Trophy (after 57 years), FIFA International Friendly (after 16 years), and many more.

Infrastructure

  • Mini Stadia at Assembly Constituencies: 56
  • District Stadia: 12
  • Sports Academies: 8
  • Khelo India Centres: 33 districts
  • New FIFA Talent Development Scheme (Men & Women) – Women’s TDS first in India, second in world after Hong Kong.

3. Vehicle Scrapping Policy

Objective: Promote environmentally safe and sustainable disposal of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs).

Key Provisions

  • Waiver of entire Green Tax for scrapping old vehicles.
  • Waiver of all outstanding penalties on quarterly tax.
  • Motor Vehicle Tax concessions for purchase of new vehicles after scrapping old ones.

Implementation Status

  • Three Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSF) currently operational in the State.
  • Policy encourages formal, registered scrapping infrastructure.

Alignment with Vision 2047

  • Contributes to Net-Zero emissions target for road transport by 2047.
  • Supports circular economy by recycling vehicle components.

Complementary Transport Policies

  • Automated Testing Stations (ATS): 37 planned (15 in first phase at erstwhile district headquarters and GHMC/HMDA area) for vehicle fitness certification.
  • Electric Vehicle Policy: 100% exemption on road tax & registration fees for EVs (EV penetration increased from 0.60% to 1.39% between Dec 2023 and Nov 2025).

4. One Medical College per District Policy

Objective: Democratise medical education, address historical regional disparities, and strengthen the public health workforce by establishing at least one government medical college in every district.

Achievements

Metric At State Formation (2014) As of 2025
Government Medical Colleges 5 35
MBBS Seats 850 4,140
Postgraduate Seats – 1,266
Super-speciality Seats – 107

Key Milestones (2025-26)

  • New Government Medical College established at Kodangal with 50 MBBS seats.
  • Expansion of nursing education: B.Sc. Nursing capacity augmented to 2,320 seats across 37 Government Nursing Colleges.
  • New nursing colleges established in Kodangal, Narayanpet, Mulugu (2024).

Admission Reforms (2025)

  • 85% of MBBS seats now earmarked for Telangana local candidates (revised from earlier 36% under Osmania University allocation).
  • Under Management Quota-1, 85% seats reserved for local candidates (increased from 60%).
  • Out of total 8,265 MBBS seats in 2025, 5,658 seats under Convenor quota for Telangana local candidates.

Infrastructure Expansion

  • Warangal Health City: 2,018 beds (spread across 56 acres) – referral hub for radiation cancer therapy, cardiology, neurology.
  • Telangana Institutes of Medical Sciences (TIMS): Three 1,000-bed autonomous institutes (Sanathnagar – Cardiac & Transplant; Alwal – Neurosciences; LB Nagar – Gastro Sciences). Total investment Rs. 9,339 crore.
  • NIMS expansion: Rs. 1,600 crore for 2,020 additional beds.
  • New Osmania General Hospital: 2,000-bed facility at Goshamahal.
  • 17 new medical colleges under construction, to be operational by end of year.

Global Opportunities for Nursing Graduates

  • MoU with English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad, for training in English, German, and Japanese.
  • 1,700 nursing students trained annually to enhance global employability.

Quality Assurance

  • National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS): 663 public health facilities certified; Telangana secured top rank in India (Ministry of Health’s Quality Darpan assessment).
  • Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS): 6,162 facilities completed self-assessment; 4,218 facilities (68%) achieved over 80% compliance.

Summary: Sectoral Development Policies

Policy Target Year Key Target Current Status (as per 2025-26)
Tourism Policy 2030 Rs. 15,000 cr investment, 3 lakh jobs Rs. 15,285 cr investment MoUs signed at Conclave
Sports Policy Ongoing Grassroots-to-Greatness pathway 5.41 lakh athletes in CM Cup; 33 Khelo India Centres
Vehicle Scrapping Ongoing Reduce pollution from ELVs 3 RVSFs operational; tax concessions notified
One Medical College per District Achieved 35 colleges, 4,140 MBBS seats 35 colleges functional; 3 new TIMS + Warangal Health City under construction

1. Telangana Data Exchange (TGDeX) Platform

Launch: July 2025

Significance: India’s first State-led Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Artificial Intelligence.

Objective: Accelerate cross-sectoral AI innovation, collaborative development, and responsible use of public data for societal outcomes.

Development Partner: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) – first-of-its-kind soft loan of Rs. 1,336 crore secured for AI ecosystem development.

Key Features

  • Secure and standardised data exchange framework
  • Integrated curated data banks (1,000+ datasets from 25+ Government departments)
  • Open-source AI/ML models (350+ available)
  • Real-world use cases (10 departmental use-cases)
  • Sandbox IDE for developers and innovators

Impact

  • Over 2 lakh interactions on the platform
  • 3,000+ visitors, ~500 registered users, 820 dataset downloads in first 3 months (July–Sept 2025)
  • Telangana Rising AI Grand Challenge launched – attracted 420+ applications
  • Selected AI solutions being piloted in:
    • AI-Powered Medical Imaging Diagnostics
    • High-Risk Pregnancy Prediction & Intervention
    • AI Chatbot for MSME Scheme Guidance
    • Optimising Public Transport Utilisation
    • AI-Based Interactive Vocabulary Learning
    • AI-Powered Document Verification for Property Registration

2. Telangana Quantum Strategy

Launch: 4 December 2025

Significance: India’s first State-level framework for quantum technologies, from research to commercialisation.

Alignment: Complements India’s National Quantum Mission (2023).

Objective: Position Telangana as a globally recognised hub for quantum innovation, translating scientific breakthroughs into real-world applications.

Six Core Pillars

Pillar Focus
1. Research, Innovation & Commercialisation Hub-and-spoke ecosystem with IIITH (CQST), IIT Hyderabad, TIFR, BITS Pilani, University of Hyderabad, CR Rao AIMSCS; flagship AI-Quantum Hub
2. Skilling & Workforce Development Curriculum integration, faculty development, fellowships, industry-linked training
3. Startup Ecosystem Enablement Shared R&D infrastructure, seed funding, mentorship, Quantum Readiness Index
4. Sectoral Adoption Pilot projects, PoC deployments, State-level quantum use-case registry
5. Cybersecurity & Resilience Post-quantum cryptography frameworks, quantum-safe digital infrastructure
6. Global Positioning & Partnerships International collaborations, global quantum summits, bilateral agreements

Priority Sectors

  • Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI)
  • Defence & Strategic Technologies
  • Life Sciences & Drug Discovery
  • Citizen Services & Public Infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity & Secure Communications

Implementation

Guided by an Advisory Council on Quantum Technologies for coordinated execution.

3. Growth in Dispersion Policy

Objective: Spatially disperse IT-led development beyond Hyderabad’s western corridor to ensure balanced regional growth and employment generation.

Background: Hyderabad’s IT growth has historically concentrated in the western corridor (Gachibowli, Madhapur, etc.). The policy aims to distribute IT/ITeS units across other clusters.

Key Initiatives under the Policy

  • IT Towers being developed at:
    • Kandlakoya
    • Malakpet
  • New IT Parks in southern region:
    • Airport area
    • Shamshabad area
  • Expanding IT presence in eastern region:
    • Uppal
    • Pocharam

Alignment with Vision 2047

Supports decentralised expansion of IT services and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) into Tier-II cities (Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad) as part of the CURE-PURE-RARE framework.

Outcome

  • Reduces congestion in western corridor
  • Creates employment opportunities in underserved regions
  • Promotes inclusive urban development

4. Telangana Fiber Grid (T-Fiber) Project

Objective: Deliver robust, affordable, and scalable high-speed broadband connectivity across the entire State, enabling digital governance, education, healthcare, agriculture, and rural innovation.

Target Coverage

  • 589 Mandals
  • 12,751 Gram Panchayats
  • 93 lakh households
  • 60,000+ government institutions

Progress Achieved (as of 2025-26)

  • 424 Mandals connected
  • 8,895 Gram Panchayats connected
  • 3,500+ Government institutions connected

Policy Mandate: G.O. MS No. 9 (December 2024) mandates T-Fiber as the primary connectivity provider for all Government institutions, ensuring standardised digital infrastructure.

Key Applications & Impact

Sector Initiative Outcome
Agriculture Rythu Nestham Programme 1,370 Rythu Vedika Centres connected; weekly video advisories to 30,000+ farmers (~16 lakh participations annually)
Education India’s first Rural AI Lab Established at Zilla Parishad High School, Adavi Srirampur, Peddapalli district; 46 students trained in AI
Governance Secure connectivity at sand mining locations Enhanced transparency and real-time monitoring
Households Proof of Concept (PoC) for integrated cable TV + internet + VAS 2,800 households across 4 villages; Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) enables computer education using TV screens

Recognition: T-Fiber model endorsed as a national benchmark at the Indian Mobile Congress 2025 by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Communications.

Future Plans: CSR-supported programme to connect 10,000 Government schools with high-speed internet.

Other Notable Digital Initiatives

Initiative Description
Telangana AI Innovation Hub (TAIH) Proposed as unified autonomous AI institution (Rs. 250-300 crore investment over 3 years) to position Telangana among top 20 global AI hubs by 2035.
AI Centre of Excellence Collaboration with Deakin University, Australia for AI-enabled public sector solutions.
T-Hub World’s largest startup facility; launched Google for Startups Hub within incubator; AIC T-Hub Semiconductor Program won Best Conceived Cohort 2025.
Women Entrepreneurship Hub (WE-Hub) 197 programmes in 2025 across 33 districts; supported 700+ women entrepreneurs; 117 women-led enterprises established.
T-SAT India’s No.1 State Educational Network; 22,400+ videos; 4.8 million subscribers; 5 specialised YouTube channels.
BuildNow AI Platform AI-powered building permission scrutiny; completed scrutiny of 24 lakh sq. ft., 66-floor building in 1 minute 31 seconds.

1. National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)

Introduction: Launched by the Government of India in December 2024, NMNF promotes chemical-free, low-cost, climate-resilient agriculture rooted in Indian traditional knowledge systems.

Key Principles of Natural Farming

  • Integration of livestock, preferably indigenous cow breeds
  • Diversified cropping systems
  • On-farm bio-inputs: Beejamrut, Jeevamrut, Ghan Jeevamrut, Neemastra, Dashparni
  • Practices: multi-cropping, pre-monsoon dry sowing, biomass-based mulching, traditional seed varieties, trees along farm boundaries

Benefits

  • Improves soil structure, organic carbon, nutrient availability, water holding capacity
  • Restores ecosystems, enhances on-farm biodiversity
  • Reduces input costs for farmers

Implementation in Telangana (2025-26)

Parameter Achievement
Clusters sanctioned 498 clusters
Area covered 24,450 hectares
Districts covered 32 districts
Farmers benefited 61,125 farmers
Total budget allocation Rs. 42.07 crore

Capacity Building Measures

  • Training of KVK scientists, Farmer Master Trainers (FMTs), Community Resource Persons (CRPs), and Government officials at Centre of Natural Farming (CoNF), WALAMTARI
  • District-level training institutes and model demonstration farms
  • Awareness campaigns at Gram Panchayat and cluster levels
  • Soil sample collection from enrolled farmers for new Soil Health Cards and baseline organic carbon levels

2. Rythu Nestham Programme

Objective: Strengthen agricultural extension services and promote enhanced productivity through modern and scientific farming practices, bridging the gap between research institutions and farmers – a true “Lab to Land” model.

Key Features

Feature Detail
Extension Officer deployment One Agriculture Extension Officer for every 5,000 acres, forming a cluster of 1–3 villages
Digital platform "Real Time Solutions through Digital Platform" project – Rs. 96.63 crore for 2,601 video conferencing units; 1,600 units already set up
Interactive sessions Live WEBEX-based interactions every Tuesday under “Rythu Nestham” banner
Participants Scientists from Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), extension officials, farmers
Progressive farmers Share experiences on innovative practices and emerging technologies

Achievements (as of 24.02.2026)

  • 84 episodes organised
  • 20,68,817 farmers reached (including 3,34,488 women farmers)

Integration with T-Fiber

  • Under Rythu Nestham Programme, 1,370 Rythu Vedika Centres connected via T-Fiber
  • Weekly video-based advisories benefit 30,000+ farmers (~16 lakh participations annually)

3. Vanamahotsavam

Nature: Flagship programme of the Telangana Government for large-scale afforestation and community participation.

Objective: Increase the state’s tree cover from the present 24% to 33% of total geographical area.

Thrust Areas

  • Initiatives in notified forest areas
  • Initiatives in areas outside notified forest areas

Overall Achievement (Cumulative)

  • Approximately 327.98 crore seedlings planted
  • Includes 55.66 crore rejuvenated seedlings

Year-wise Performance

Year Target (Crore seedlings) Achievement (Crore seedlings)
2024-25 20.02 19.03
2025-26 (as on 25.11.2025) 18.03 15.73 (ongoing)

District-wise Top Performers (2024-25)

  • Kamareddy – 123.63% of target
  • Narayanpet – 114.86%
  • Khammam – 111.79%

Urban Afforestation

  • CDMA: Planted 1,864.29 lakh plants across all ULBs; developed 3,240 Tree Parks
  • GHMC: 821.90 lakh plantations since 2016; 1,164 parks; 46 Miyawaki sites
  • HMDA: Raised 490 lakh seedlings at 42 locations for 2025-26; planted 325.32 lakh seedlings as of January 2026

Other Notable Agricultural & Environmental Policies

Policy / Initiative Key Provisions Achievements
Rythu Bharosa Rs. 12,000 per acre per year investment support Rs. 8,744 crore to 69.40 lakh farmers in 9 days (Vanakalam 2025)
Rythu Bima Farmers Group Life Insurance – Rs. 5 lakh on death 10,511 claims (Rs. 525.55 crore) in 2025-26 (till Feb)
Micro Irrigation Project (MIP) Drip & sprinkler systems subsidy 35,129 farmers over 35,643 hectares; Rs. 292.4 crore support (2025-26)
Oil Palm Mission Financial assistance Rs. 50,918/acre; highest OER (20%) in India 3.71 lakh MT FFB production (as on 27.01.2026)
Telangana Seeds Development Corporation Quality seeds at affordable prices 1.87 lakh quintals seeds distributed (2024-25)
Project Tiger (Amrabad TR) Tiger conservation Tiger population increased from 12 (2018) to 42 (2026); 20 breeding females
Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) Environmental law enforcement 8 CETPs; 13 CBMWTFs; 100% MSW collection in ULBs
Strategic Nala Development Programme Urban flood mitigation Phase I: 45 works completed; Phase II: 40 priority works (Rs. 667 crore)