"The connectivity that the Government of India is increasing in Telangana today, is benefitting the industries of Telangana as well as tourism here. There are many heritage centres and religious places in Telangana. It is now becoming more convenient to visit these places. That is, be it farmers or labourers, students or professionals, everyone is getting benefitted out of it." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Telangana has benefited from various central agriculture, irrigation, and rural development schemes. Many infrastructure projects have been launched in the state to enable Telangana's aspirations, enabling better connectivity. PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stones and inaugurated multiple transformative projects that span various sectors, including road, rail, petroleum, natural gas, and higher education, promising a brighter future for the state. One significant one is the Rs 13,500 crore project in Mahbubnagar. In the state, the Modi government constructed 2,500 km of new National Highways in the last decade. Regional Connectivity has been enhanced. One notable initiative, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), which focuses on rural road development, has seen great results in Telangana, as it witnesses the construction and improvement of roads, enhancing connectivity in rural areas.
PM Modi has strengthened the hands of Annadatas in Telangana through fertilizer subsidy transfer worth Rs 33,000 crore, set up a state-of-the-art modern fertilizer plant in Ramagundam with a budget of Rs.6,338 crore, procurement Rs 1.24 crore worth of rice on MSP and Rs 9,028 crore transferred to 39.50 lakh farmers under various welfare schemes. Over 99 FPOs and 18 lakh farmers enrolled in the e-NAM portal are assured of improved market access and better prices. 1888 Amrit Sarovar was constructed across districts across the state.
The Modi government has ensured that people experiencing poverty get a bank account, gas connection, toilet, and homes through the timely release of funds. Telangana has a 100 per cent tap water connection in every household under the Jal Jeeva Mission. Over 3.5 lakh candidates are trained under PM Kaushal Vikash Yojana as of July 2023.
Telangana railway stations are undergoing a significant makeover through investment of Rs 894 crore, upgraded with modern amenities. The reconstruction of 21 stations began with the laying of the foundation by PM Modi. The 37-kilometer Jaklair–Krishna New Railway Line segment, constructed at an expense above Rs 500 crore, adds regions of the underdeveloped Narayanpet district to the Railway map for the first time. The route of Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express boasts an occupancy rate of 134% and 143% to-forth, connecting the shared culture of Telangana & Andhra. To provide low-cost power to the state and boost its economic development, the most modern NTPC plant in the country, with the expectation of an installed capacity of 4000 MW, was inaugurated by PM in Peddapalli district.
Nagpur-Vijayawada Economic Corridor, gifted by the PM to the state, is a revolutionary infrastructure project to improve trade and transportation throughout Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. With eight Special Economic Zones, five Mega Food Parks, four fishing and seafood clusters, three pharma and medical clusters, and one textiles cluster, this corridor is expected to boost trade, tourism, and industry. It offers young people in Hanamkonda, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Khammam additional chances and job opportunities. Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG Pipeline Project and the Multiproduct Petroleum Pipeline between Krishnapatnam and Hyderabad have already generated thousands of direct and indirect jobs in Telangana and a safe, faster, efficient and environmentally friendly mode of petroleum products in the region.
A whopping amount of Rs 1,365 crore for the prestigious AIIMS located in Bibinagar was approved. Rs 2,200 crore for constructing ESI hospitals and medical colleges and upgrading existing dispensaries. Additionally, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated several buildings at the Hyderabad Central University, which now holds the status of 'Institution of Eminence' with special funding from the Central Government. PM announced the establishment of the Central Tribal University in Mulugu district, named after the revered tribal goddesses Sammakka-Sarakka, with an investment of approximately Rs 900 crore.
"The state of Telangana may be a new one. But the contribution of Telangana and its people in the history of India has always been great." These words from Prime Minister Narendra Modi are his assurance to the people that his government will ensure holistic and inclusive growth in the state.
