The government is committed to launch TG-iPASS 2.0 by 2030, which will be based on artificial intelligence and provide fully automated approval along with a lightweight module for start-ups and micro, small and medium enterprises. | Photo credit: RAMAKRISHNA G
From TG-iPass 2.0 or the next phase of faster, AI-assisted, fully automated approvals for industries to timely disbursement of incentives as well as measures to expedite land sanction and strengthen the local manufacturing ecosystem, the Congress government in the state has identified a bunch of essential imperatives to position Telangana as an investment magnet.
Intended as part of the Telangana Rising 2047 Vision to be unveiled at a grand event next month to coincide with two years of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s rule, the imperatives or enablers to bridge the gap are set.
In doing so, emphasis will be placed on consolidating Hyderabad’s status as a preferred location and building on a foundation of political stability; world-class infrastructure; ease of doing business level; robust innovation systems and excellent quality of life for which the state is already well known.
The government is committed to launch TG-iPASS 2.0 by 2030, which will be AI-based and provide fully automated approvals along with a lightweight module for start-ups and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It will also make Nalgonda dry port operational within ten years and integrate it with logistics corridors.
Creating an information exchange for SMEs for transparent data-driven access to credit; launching the T-GCC Academy and fintech training programs to build and attract skilled talent; digitization of SHG repayment data and linkage with credit bureaus to expand formal finance; and the establishment of a Center of Design Excellence in Hyderabad to integrate design into governance, business and education are some other aspects for which 2030 will also be the deadline.
“As we confidently approach the $3 trillion GSDP milestone by 2047, we envision another leap towards positioning Telangana as a bold, highly credible and people-centric investment magnet that transforms capital, talent and ideas into livelihoods and upward mobility, the draft vision document showed.
A single window
Based on the outlines of TG-iPass 2.0, the government said the TG-iPASS framework will be expanded to cover all sectors and integrate all departmental approvals into a unified single-window system with real-time tracking, accountability metrics and performance dashboards. To increase the growth of small and medium enterprises, the state will allow enterprises to self-certify and reduce the frequency of applications by introducing consolidated statements and simplified annual compliance, reducing transaction costs and increasing ease of operations.
Telangana will also move towards contactless, blockchain approval procedures, achieving full automation by 2039, reducing project cycle time and improving predictability for investors. A single compliance regime consolidates all state fees, permits and approvals into a single platform to eliminate duplication and ensure seamless compliance.
For existing industrial units, the state government will introduce a streamlined renewal and expansion approval process that will offer fast-track clearance for capacity expansion, modernization and diversification.
Flexible land use
Faster sanctioning of land will be driven by digitization of land records, GIS mapping and transparent norms for spatial planning, which will ensure clarity, accessibility and reduced uncertainty for industrial investors. The state envisages a flexible land-use policy and cluster-based development with integrated infrastructure to support start-ups, SMEs and industry innovation centers across Tier II districts.
The government will support component manufacturing and sub-manufacturing by encouraging local vendors to supply critical parts, thereby reducing dependence on imports. Telangana will create innovation-based industrial zones and streamline exit mechanisms to ensure flexibility for businesses and foster smart industrial ecosystems, the draft document showed.
Published – 25 Nov 2025 20:52 IST
