Introduction
The Telangana government has announced the formation of the Future City Development Authority (FCDA), a strategic move designed to support urban expansion. This initiative will oversee the development of a 30,000-acre Future City spanning across seven mandals and 56 villages located between the Nagarjunasagar and Srisailam highways.
Telangana’s Urban Expansion Plan
During a recent Cabinet meeting, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced the expansion of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) jurisdiction to include the Regional Ring Road. With this change, HMDA now covers 1,355 villages and 104 mandals spread across 11 districts.
Empowerment and Social Reforms
In a bid to promote social inclusivity, the Telangana Cabinet approved:
- SC sub-classification to ensure better representation of marginalized groups.
- 42% reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies, education, and employment.
Indira Mahila Shakthi Mission 2025
To strengthen women empowerment initiatives, the Indira Mahila Shakthi Mission 2025 was introduced. This program will unify Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under one structured organization. Key reforms include:
- Increasing the retirement age for Mahila Shakthi Sanghams from 60 to 65 years.
- Reducing the minimum age for SHG membership from 18 to 15 years.
Telangana’s Tourism Policy 2025-2030
The Cabinet approved a comprehensive Tourism Policy (2025-2030) that aims to:
- Develop 27 tourist destinations.
- Generate ₹15,000 crore in investments.
- Host the prestigious Miss World competition in May 2025, welcoming participants from 140 countries.
Administrative and Infrastructure Developments
Several key administrative decisions were taken:
- 10,954 Revenue Officers (Grama Palana Officers) will be appointed to enhance governance.
- 361 new posts were created for revenue divisions and mandals.
- 495 new posts were sanctioned for the Residential Schools Society to improve educational resources.
Environmental Action Plan
To protect nearby villages from excessive flooding, the Gandamalla reservoir capacity was reduced from 4.28 TMC to 1.41 TMC.
Religious and Cultural Development
The Telangana government announced the establishment of a dedicated temple board for the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, modeled after the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
Political Developments
The Cabinet resolved to convene an all-party meeting under the leadership of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, and former Minister K Jana Reddy to address concerns over the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies.
Conclusion
The Telangana government’s recent initiatives demonstrate a strong commitment to urban growth, social reform, and economic development. With projects like the Future City, enhanced tourism strategies, and strengthened social policies, Telangana is poised to become a leading example of progressive governance and inclusive growth.
