Governor Applauds Telangana Government's Progressive Vision and Achievements
In a significant address during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Hyderabad's Parade Grounds, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma expressed strong confidence in the Congress-led government's performance and its ambitious long-term roadmap for Telangana. The governor emphasized that the administration has successfully gained public trust while working toward what he described as a radical transformation of the state through its comprehensive Vision-2047 document.
Vision-2047: A Blueprint for Inclusive Growth
Governor Varma detailed how the "praja prabhutvam" (people's government) established two years ago under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has achieved remarkable milestones that have earned widespread appreciation. He highlighted that upon completing its second year, the government took what he called a "bold and visionary step" by launching the Telangana Rising Vision-2047 document, which serves as a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable and inclusive development.
Connecting state aspirations with national objectives, the governor noted that while India aims to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, Telangana has set an equally ambitious target of emerging as a $3 trillion economy within the same timeframe.
Three-Pronged Economic Strategy
The Vision-2047 framework, unveiled at the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, focuses on balanced regional development through three distinct economic zones:
- CURE (Core Urban Region Economy): With Hyderabad as the primary growth engine
- PURE (Peri-Urban Region Economy): Spanning between the Outer Ring Road and Regional Ring Road with manufacturing focus
- RARE (Rural Agriculture Regional Economy): Beyond the Regional Ring Road, centered on agriculture, green economy, and agri-enterprises
Infrastructure and Agricultural Advancements
The governor outlined numerous key projects that form part of this development vision:
- Gandhi Sarovar at Bapu Ghat
- Metro rail phase II expansion
- Greenfield highways and radial roads
- Development of dry ports
- Warangal and Adilabad airports
- Industrial corridors linking Hyderabad with Nagpur, Bengaluru, and Vijayawada
On agricultural reforms, Governor Varma highlighted substantial achievements including farm loan waivers up to Rs 2 lakh benefiting approximately 26 lakh farmers at a cost of Rs 20,617 crore. The Rythu Bharosa assistance was enhanced to Rs 12,000 per acre annually. During the recent kharif season, the state procured about 72 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from 14.24 lakh farmers, with payments totaling Rs 17,079 crore plus a bonus subsidy of Rs 1,453 crore.
"Telangana has emerged as a leading paddy producer and now exports rice to numerous countries," the governor proudly stated. He also cited the formation of a farmer commission and replacement of the Dharani portal with the Bhu Bharati Act as revolutionary game changers in agricultural administration.
Employment and Educational Initiatives
Addressing employment generation, the governor confirmed completion of recruitment for Group I to IV posts and provision of jobs to 62,749 youth through various agencies. Educational advancements include:
- Digital Employment Exchange of Telangana
- Establishment of Young India Skill University
- Plans for a dedicated sports university
- Upgrades to Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
- Formation of an education commission
- Creation of new integrated residential schools
Healthcare and Social Justice Measures
Governor Varma described the new Osmania General Hospital, being constructed at a cost of Rs 2,700 crore, as a "temple for the poor." Additional welfare measures highlighted include:
- Comprehensive socio-economic survey
- SC sub-caste categorization
- Distribution of fine rice
- Indiramma Indlu housing scheme
- Special welfare measures for weavers
Comprehensive Development Initiatives
The governor's address covered numerous additional development areas including Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation expansion, electric vehicle incentives, Bharat Future City plans, Musi riverfront development, action against tank encroachments by HYDRAA, major road upgrades, life sciences and clean energy policies, anti-drug enforcement through EAGLE, and Telangana police's top ranking in the India Justice Report 2025.
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma's comprehensive review presents a picture of a state government actively pursuing multifaceted development through carefully planned initiatives and ambitious long-term vision, positioning Telangana as a significant contributor to India's growth story.
