23-05-2025
Revanth Reddy to be first Telangana CM to attend NITI Aayog meeting since 2018
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy would attend the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting in New Delhi on Saturday (May 24, 2025), marking the participation of Telangana Chief Minister in the council for the first time since 2018.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would chair the meeting, which would be held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi's Pragati Maidan and centres on the theme 'Vikasit Rajya for Vikasit Bharat.'
Mr. Reddy would depart from Hyderabad for the national capital on Friday evening. Ahead of the session, he is likely join Prime Minister Modi and other State Chief Ministers for a breakfast meeting and a group photo event at the venue.
Vision Telangana Rising 2047 to be unveiled
Sources in the Chief Minister's Office said that during the council meeting, Mr. Reddy would unveil the 'Telangana Rising 2047' vision. This comprehensive roadmap outlines the State's ambition to become a $1 trillion economy. The plan emphasizes investment, infrastructure development, and inclusive growth.
He would present Telangana's goals, policy priorities, and governance strategies, calling for enhanced central support for State development. He is likely to focus on Telangana's achievements in IT, pharma, and urbanisation, as well as major projects such as the Regional Ring Road (RRR), radial roads, the proposed dry port, and the establishment of Young India Sports and Skills Universities.
Welfare measures to be detailed
The Chief Minister would also detail several welfare measures, such as loan waivers for farmers, ₹500 bonus for paddy, fine rice through the Public Distribution System, free electricity up to 200 units, gas cylinders at ₹500, and free bus travel for women.
Social empowerment will be another focal point. Mr. Reddy is expected to discuss the Telangana Assembly's resolution supporting 42% reservation for Backward Classes based on the Social Education Employment Economic Political Caste (SEEEPC) Survey taken up in Telangana.
