Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday called upon the people of the state to work together to build a modern Telangana inspired by the spirit of its historic struggles, with development reaching every region and every section of society.
Addressing the Telangana Praja Palana Dinotsavam celebrations held at the Public Gardens in Nampally, Hyderabad, on September 17, the Chief Minister extended his greetings to the four crore people of Telangana and paid rich tributes to the freedom fighters and warriors who fought for the freedom, self-respect and rights of the people.
Revanth Reddy said that development and welfare, along with self-respect, freedom, equality and social justice, form the foundations of his government’s people-centric administration.
“September 17 is not only a day to remember history but also a day to remind ourselves of our responsibilities. The fruits of historic struggles must be visible in the lives of the people,” he said.
The Chief Minister said the government’s objective was to ensure that farmers have confidence, women achieve economic independence, marginalised communities receive justice, poor children have access to quality education and healthcare, and young people get opportunities to compete with the world.
Telangana’s journey from struggle to people’s governance
Recalling Telangana’s history, Revanth Reddy said the state had witnessed generations of resistance against oppression, exploitation and feudal systems. Telangana, he said, had repeatedly demonstrated its spirit of public consciousness and resistance in the pursuit of identity, dignity and rights.
September 17, 1948 marked the integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union and opened the way for a transition from princely rule to democratic governance. It is in this historical context that the state observes September 17 as Telangana Praja Palana Dinotsavam.
“People’s governance means giving value to the people’s voice, resolving their problems, protecting their rights and ensuring that government resources reach everyone,” the Chief Minister said.
He said Telangana was now competing not merely with neighbouring states but with the world. According to figures cited by him, Telangana’s per-capita income has reached Rs 4,18,931, nearly 91 per cent higher than the national per-capita income. However, he stressed that the government’s objective was to ensure that development was reflected in people’s everyday lives and not merely in statistics.
Focus on farmers and agriculture
Revanth Reddy said the government had implemented a series of measures aimed at strengthening agriculture and improving farmers’ financial security.
The government, he said, had waived crop loans of up to Rs 2 lakh, releasing Rs 20,616 crore and benefiting 25.35 lakh farmer families. More than Rs 36,000 crore had been deposited into farmers’ accounts under Rythu Bharosa, while a bonus of Rs 500 per quintal had been provided for fine-quality paddy.
He claimed that Telangana had emerged as the country’s leading state in paddy cultivation area and production with government support. Nearly Rs 1.72 lakh crore had been spent on agriculture and farmer welfare over 32 months, he said.
The Chief Minister also highlighted reforms in land administration through the Bhu Bharati Act, along with the launch of Bhudhaar and AI-based Bhumithra services. Pattadar passbooks had been issued to 5.94 lakh farmers, he said.
The government was also pursuing its case for Telangana’s rightful share of Krishna river waters and expediting projects including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Sitarama Lift Irrigation Project and SLBC.
Women’s empowerment and welfare
The government’s objective was to make women financially independent and enable one crore women to become millionaires, Revanth Reddy said.
Under the Mahalakshmi scheme, women have been provided free travel on RTC buses, resulting in an estimated saving of Rs 12,385 crore for women, according to the Chief Minister.
Under Gruha Jyothi, more than 53 lakh families are receiving free electricity up to 200 units, while more than 43 lakh families are receiving cooking gas cylinders at Rs 500.
Through Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak, assistance of Rs 4,709 crore has been provided to 1.68 lakh women, he said.
The government has also provided Rs 60,487 crore in bank linkage and Rs 1,900 crore in interest subsidy to 4.54 lakh self-help groups. Women’s marts, petrol pumps and RTC rental buses are among the initiatives being promoted to increase women’s incomes.
Housing, social security and social justice
The Chief Minister said the government was committed to ensuring that every family could live with dignity. Under the first phase of Indiramma Indlu, 4.5 lakh houses were sanctioned at a cost of Rs 22,500 crore, with Rs 5 lakh being provided for each house. Another 2.5 lakh houses have been sanctioned under the second phase.
The government has also distributed more than 15 lakh new smart ration cards and is providing fine rice to 3.42 crore people through the public distribution system.
More than 43 lakh people are receiving social security pensions, with around Rs 31,000 crore disbursed since the government assumed office. Preparations are also underway to extend pensions to another 2.25 lakh beneficiaries.
Highlighting social justice measures, Revanth Reddy said the government had conducted a comprehensive socio-economic, educational, employment and political caste survey. Based on its findings, bills proposing 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes in education, employment and local bodies were passed by the state legislature and sent for presidential approval.
He also highlighted the implementation of SC categorisation following the Supreme Court judgment and said February 4 would be observed annually as Telangana Social Justice Day.
Education, healthcare and employment
The Chief Minister described education and healthcare as the “two eyes” of the people’s government.
Young India Integrated Residential Schools are being established in every constituency on 20–25 acres with comprehensive facilities. Pre-primary classes have been introduced in government schools, while Telangana Public Schools are planned in every constituency.
The government is spending Rs 927 crore to provide breakfast and milk to students in government schools. The mid-day meal programme has been extended up to Class 12, while scholarships and fee reimbursement are being directly transferred to the bank accounts of 11 lakh students.
In healthcare, the Rajiv Aarogyasri coverage limit has been increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, assistance of Rs 2,526 crore has been provided to 5.19 lakh people.
Construction of a new Osmania General Hospital in Goshamahal, at an estimated cost of Rs 2,700 crore, has commenced. The Marri Channa Reddy Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) Super Specialty Hospital at Sanathnagar has also been inaugurated, while TIMS hospitals at Alwal and LB Nagar are expected to become operational soon. A 2,000-bed TIMS hospital is also planned in Warangal.
On employment, Revanth Reddy said more than 72,000 government recruitments had been completed transparently, covering examinations from Group-I to Group-IV.
The government has also established the Young India Skills University and upgraded ITIs into Advanced Technology Centres to prepare young people for emerging opportunities created by artificial intelligence and new technologies.
Infrastructure and Telangana Rising 2047
The Chief Minister said the state was accelerating infrastructure development, including the proposed 122.9-km Phase-II expansion of Hyderabad Metro at an estimated cost of Rs 38,595 crore.
Approvals have been secured for airports at Adilabad and Mamunoor, while land acquisition has been initiated. The Musi River rejuvenation project is being taken up across a 55-km stretch with the objective of improving Hyderabad’s environment.
Looking ahead, Revanth Reddy said the government was working towards the Telangana Rising Vision 2047, with a target of transforming Telangana into a $3 trillion economy by 2047 and increasing the state’s contribution to 10 per cent of India’s GDP.
The proposed Bharat Future City, spread across nearly 30,000 acres, is being developed as the country’s first net-zero smart city. The master plan is expected to be unveiled during the Invest Telangana Global Summit-2026 in December.
According to the Chief Minister, TCS has come forward to establish the country’s largest AI data centre in Future City with an investment of Rs 70,000 crore, while Amazon has already begun construction of a data centre with an investment of Rs 1 lakh crore.
Future City is planned to include specialised zones such as the Young India Skills University, Life Sciences Hub, EV Park, AI City, Health City and Education City.
Revanth Reddy said regional connectivity would also be strengthened through the Regional Ring Road, greenfield highways, dry ports and industrial corridors connecting Hyderabad with Nagpur, Bengaluru and Vijayawada.
Concluding his address, the Chief Minister said the government was preparing not only to meet today’s needs but also to build the Telangana of tomorrow. With the participation of all four crore people, he called for building a modern Telangana rooted in the spirit of the state’s historic struggles and capable of earning the pride of the world.