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The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Taking all efforts to attract firms with China +1 strategy: Telangana CM
The Telangana government is making all out efforts to create the atmosphere, infrastructure and policies required to attract global firms pursuing a China Plus One strategy, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said here on Tuesday. 'We are working hard to create the atmosphere.' he said, seeking to highlight how Telangana by virtue of emerging as a hub for various industries and sectors is well positioned as firms scout for locations globally to diversify their manufacturing beyond China. Speaking at the foundation laying of home grown specialty biopharmaceutical company Ichor Biologics' 1.75 lakh sq ft plant in Hyderabad's Genome Valley, Mr. Revanth Reddy asserted as more and more investors look towards India 'we are here to support'. The global trend is in line with bigger growth ambitions Telangana has set for itself. The State is competing for investments with other countries and not States, the Chief Minister declared, adding stability in policies for industries, including those on incentives and project approvals, remains the hallmark of the State through the regime of TDP, previous Congress and BRS regimes since the 1990s. Apart from accelerating the process of industrial development, his government in the 18 months since assuming office has been instrumental in attracting ₹3.2 lakh crore fresh investments. He also sought to emphasis the role of industries in achieving the Telangana Rising aspirations and goals, including the State shaping into a $1 trillion economy by 2035 and contributing 10% to the $30 trillion economy by 2047 that India has set out to achieve. IT and Industries Minister Sridhar Babu told the gathering the government is working to transform the State into a global hub for life sciences. Life sciences sector in the State recorded an impressive CAGR of 23%, well above the national average of 14% and contribute 2.5-3% to Telangana's GSDP, compared to the national average of 1.5%, underscoring the State's leadership in this space. Citing CBRE Global Life Sciences Atlas 2025, he said Hyderabad has earned a place among the world's leading life sciences clusters alongside Boston, San Francisco, Cambridge and Tokyo. Hyderabad is the first Indian city to feature in this list. In 2024, Life Sciences companies leased 2.4 million sq ft of office space in Hyderabad — up from 1.8 million sq ft in 2023 and 0.6 million sq ft in 2022, reflecting the sector's exponential growth. Speaking on the occasion, Labour Minister Venkat Swamy appreciated Ichor Biologics' leadership for the significant progress the company has made over the years. The company said it was established in 2011 and operationalised in 2013 at Genome Valley and focused on development and commercialisation of high-purity plasma-derived therapeutics. The new facility will employ hundreds of people.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Telangana to fill 1 lakh government jobs by June 2026: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday announced that his government would fill one lakh government job vacancies by June 2026, well before completing two and a half years in office. The announcement was made during a public address in Nalgonda district, where he also kickstarted the distribution of new ration cards under the Public Distribution System (PDS).Reddy highlighted that the Congress government, which took charge in December 2023, had already filled 60,000 positions within its first year—setting, according to him, a national record for government recruitment in such a short aim at the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) administration, Reddy criticised its decade-long failure to fill vacancies, which he said left thousands of young people in Hyderabad stuck in prolonged cycles of exam preparation without job security. 'Mark my words—we will provide one lakh government jobs before this government completes two and a half years. This is about giving dignity and self-respect to our youth and their families,' the Chief Minister also took a dig at the opposition, questioning why the BRS government didn't distribute new ration cards during its 10 years in power. In contrast, the Congress-led government is now issuing 5.61 lakh new ration cards, which will ensure food security for 3.10 crore citizens across the further underscored various welfare schemes launched by the Congress, including the Rythu Bharosa investment support programme, crop loan waivers, assured Minimum Support Price (MSP), and the replacement of coarse rice with fine rice in the PDS. He claimed these initiatives reflect the government's commitment to farmers and the reiterated the Congress party's vision of being in power for 10 continuous years, from 2023 to 2034, and reaffirmed the ambitious goal of making Telangana a USD 1 trillion economy by on social justice efforts, the CM noted that the state had initiated a caste survey and Scheduled Caste classification, and that 42% reservation for backward classes in local body elections will be implemented, in line with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's promise.(With PTI inputs)- EndsMust Watch
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Telangana Distributes 5.61 Lakh New Ration Cards to Expand Food Security
The Telangana government has officially started distributing 5.61 lakh new ration cards. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the initiative during a public meeting held in Tungaturthi, Suryapet district, on July 14, 2025. This is part of the government's efforts to expand the Public Distribution System (PDS) and ensure food security for more low-income families. The Chief Minister said that 26 lakh families were recently allowed to apply for new ration cards. With this move, the total number of families holding ration cards in Telangana has grown from 2.8 crore to 3.1 crore. These cards help eligible families get subsidized rice, grains, and other essentials through fair price shops across the state. Officials said the distribution process will be transparent and fair, and that the government wants to make sure no deserving family is left out. People who receive these new ration cards will get access to better-quality rice and more consistent support under the updated food security program. The government is also working to improve the delivery system and reduce waste.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Telangana refuses to discuss ‘Banakacherla' project at Revanth-Naidu meeting in New Delhi on July 16
Ahead of the crucial Chief Minister-level meeting between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, scheduled to be held in Delhi tomorrow in the presence of the Union Jal Shakthi Minister, CR Patil, the Telangana government has refused to discuss the 'Banakacherla' project. Taking objection to Andhra Pradesh's proposal to discuss the 'Banakacherla' project in the Krishna basin as the single point agenda in the July 16 meeting, the Telangana government wrote a letter to the Centre on Tuesday (July 15, 2025) morning, just 24 hours ahead of the meeting between Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The Telangana government clarified that there was no need to discuss the Banakacherla project, terming it irrelevant and unsanctioned. The letter pointed out that the Banakacherla project has not received any permissions from key regulatory bodies, such as the GRMB (Godavari River Management Board), CWC (Central Water Commission), and EAC (Expert Appraisal Committee). The Telangana government also highlighted that these agencies have already raised serious objections to the Banakacharla project. Citing these facts, Telangana argued that the project violates all existing laws and tribunal judgments and, therefore, should not be a subject of discussion. The Telangana government also warned that entertaining such proposals would undermine the credibility of the Central Government's regulatory bodies and also the Centre. Instead, the government said that the July 16 meeting should focus on pending and critical issues for which it had already sent a detailed agenda to the Centre. These include clearances and water allocations for projects pending on the Krishna river, recognition of Palamuru-Rangareddy and Dindi projects as national projects, as previously promised by the Centre. Other issues are the allocation of 80 TMC of water for the Pranahita project at Thummadihetti and the approval for the construction of a new project to utilise 200 TMC of floodwaters at Ichchampally. The Telangana government asserted that these issues are longstanding, legitimate, and vital for the equitable sharing of water resources between the two states.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Centre calls meeting of Telangana, Andhra CMs on river water disputes
Hyderabad: The Centre has called a meeting of the chief ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in Delhi on July 16 over river water sharing disputes. The Centre has invited Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, to meet in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil. The Union Minister has asked both the chief ministers to communicate their availability for the meeting. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister is visiting Delhi on July 15 and 16. As per the itinerary, he is scheduled to meet C. R. Patil at 2.30 p.m. on July 16. Meanwhile, a statement from the Telangana Chief Minister's Office said a meeting is scheduled with the Union Jal Shakti Minister in Delhi on the 16th of this month, where Telangana will strongly pursue its water share, seek approvals for ongoing projects, push for allocations, and demand clearances for new projects. According to the statement, Revanth Reddy has decided to ensure the optimal utilisation of every drop of water due to the state from the Krishna and Godavari rivers and to intensify pressure on the Central Government to secure Telangana's rightful share of river waters through legal means. He has resolved to urge the Central Government to immediately grant clearances for projects in Telangana on the Krishna River, allocate Telangana's fair share of water, and provide financial assistance for the construction of these projects. Along with protecting Telangana's interests in the Krishna and Godavari waters, the Chief Minister has directed that long-standing injustices be addressed through permanent solutions. On the Chief Minister's instructions, Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy has written a letter to Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil. Telangana has faced prolonged injustice in the utilisation of Krishna River waters. The previous government accepted a mere 299 TMCs for Telangana, while conceding 512 TMCs to Andhra Pradesh. It remained silent while Andhra Pradesh illegally constructed projects upstream of Srisailam, diverted Krishna waters at will, and encroached on Telangana's rightful share, said the statement. Irrigation projects constructed during the undivided state on the Krishna River were left incomplete, without proper water allocations. On the Godavari side, the Pranahita-Chevella project undertaken near Tummidihatti, after spending Rs 11,000 crore, was shelved. Instead, the Kaleshwaram Project was constructed, leading to the misuse of over Rs 1 lakh crore of public funds, it added.
