The ambitious vision document Telangana Rising 2047, to be unveiled at the global summit on December 8-9, stands on the principles of inclusive and equitable economic growth, sustainable development and a people-centric approach, and will position the state as a fast-growing leader in governance, innovation and inclusive development.
The comprehensive document outlines seven key pillars that map the state’s path to becoming a $3 trillion economy by 2047. At its core, the vision puts people first, driven by the belief in creating a “rich and just Telangana for all”.
Official sources said the success of Telangana Rising 2047 will be driven by three fundamental factors that cut across all pillars of development: technology and innovation, effective financing and good governance. These assets would drive scale, ensure seamless service delivery, and sustain a high-performance, inclusive development ecosystem.
A top official told The Hindu that the vision has eight chapters and three key elements. According to him, Telangana is projected to grow its economy to a $3 trillion economy by 2047, contributing 10% of India’s projected GDP.
“This growth will be driven by sector-specific targets aimed at promoting innovation as a key driver to achieve the target through a total factor productivity model. It will focus on deeptech, AI, Quantum, cyber security, gene technology, aerospace and defence, start-up ecosystems, strengthening MSMEs, strengthening tourism, media and entertainment and strengthening global competitiveness.
Sources said that in developing strategic regional economic planning, the vision document proposes a spatially layered development model rooted in functional specialization, sustainability and equitable regional growth. The long-term strategy is built on a three-tiered spatial framework comprising urban core, peri-urban zones and rural Telangana.
Led by Hyderabad and major urban hubs, the urban core is considered a global hub for technology, innovation and high-end manufacturing, driven by industry, Global Capability Centers and R&D. It will serve as a central hub for the knowledge economy, entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem of the state.
Peri-urban zones are expected to drive economic integration through medium-scale manufacturing, orange and yellow industries (moderately polluting industries such as textiles and food), MSMEs and logistics centers with dedicated areas for environmentally driven industries and skill centers, along with cluster-based manufacturing ecosystems. Eco-industrial parks will be equipped with green infrastructure and waste management systems.
The third tier, Rural Telangana, is positioned as a center for sustainable livelihoods, focusing on agricultural machinery, livestock, forestry and forest-based economies, and cultural industries such as handicrafts and tourism. Together, these zones are expected to create a coherent, inclusive development model based on sustainability, economic resilience and the reduction of regional imbalances.
Another major area of focus is the empowerment of key stakeholder groups through targeted future-ready interventions for youth, women and farmers. The government, especially Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, hopes to enable women to become millionaires by designing supportive policies and tailored interventions.
To capitalize on Telangana’s demographic dividend, the vision prioritizes equipping the youth with strong basic education and future-ready skills. This includes integrating skills development into the education system to prepare youth for emerging industries, advanced manufacturing and new technologies. For farmers, the plan focuses on crop diversification, adoption of agro-techniques and value addition to double income. Better access to markets, logistics, farmer and producer organizations, irrigation and real-time guidance are expected to create a resilient, technology-driven and profitable agricultural ecosystem.
At its core, the vision puts human development first, with health as the central pillar. The state aims to strengthen its health ecosystem by expanding primary and preventive care, investing in digital health infrastructure, building biobanks and increasing the capacities of health workers. The document also outlines investments in renewable energy, green infrastructure, circular economy practices and nature-based solutions.
Published – 23 Nov 2025 19:19 IST
