The Telangana government has made a decisive move to place its ambitious Vision-2047 document at the heart of the forthcoming state budget. This strategic step signals a strong push towards launching large-scale, long-term development initiatives that will shape the state's future.
From Vision to Action: Departments Gear Up
Soon after the vision document's release, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy issued clear instructions to principal secretaries and heads of all departments. He directed them to swiftly transition from the planning phase to actionable steps. The directive mandates each department to prepare detailed and practical plans to turn the vision into reality, with work beginning immediately.
In response, government departments have initiated preliminary work on their proposals. Each entity is now crafting customised plans that align with the three core pillars of the Vision-2047 framework: CURE (Core Urban Region Economy), PURE (Peri-Urban Regional Economy), and RARE (Rural Agricultural Regional Economy). The Chief Minister himself has emphasized that the state's entire growth strategy will be built upon these three foundational themes.
Comprehensive Projects for a Transformed State
A wide array of departments is involved in this massive exercise, including those handling education, tourism, human resources, medical and health services, municipal administration, electricity, environment, industries, roads and buildings, transport, and welfare.
Officials are developing proposals for a diverse portfolio of transformative projects aimed at overhauling the state's infrastructure and urban landscape. Key initiatives on the drawing board include:
- The rejuvenation and development of the Musi river.
- Establishment of modern dry ports.
- Major upgrades to regional road networks.
- Construction of integrated townships.
- Setting up dedicated green energy hubs.
- Promotion of new manufacturing zones.
- High-speed transport projects like bullet trains.
- Building new express highways.
- Expanding green power generation capacity.
Ensuring Financial Readiness for Implementation
By prioritizing Vision-2047 goals at the budget stage itself, the government aims to give these projects immediate momentum. Officials believe that with early financial backing and coordinated inter-departmental planning, several of these ambitious initiatives could see completion or significant progress within the next five years.
To ensure financial preparedness, the state's finance department has already instructed all departments to submit their detailed budget proposals to senior officials. This step is designed to create a robust financial foundation for the Vision-2047 projects, facilitating their smooth and timely implementation, according to sources.
This budget-centric approach underscores the state government's commitment to moving beyond vision statements and into a concrete phase of execution, setting the stage for a transformative development journey for Telangana.
