Telangana
The 29th and newest state in India, Telangana was birthed from the division of Andhra Pradesh into two states in 2014. Its capital Hyderabad is home to one of India’s largest IT hubs, with large technology firms such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, etc. based there. Competition between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for investment has led the Telangana government to take the lead in e-governance and promotion of startups.
State Policies
Solar policy: Solar Power Policy Framework (2015)
Electric Mobility Policy: Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy (2020)
Industry Policy: Industrial Policy Framework (2017)
State Summary
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Size
43,273 sq. miles -
Population
35.3 million -
State GDP
$60.55 billion (USD) -
Legislative Assembly Seats
119
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Rajya Sabha Seats
7 -
Lok Sabha Seats
17 -
Party Affiliation
Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS)
Climate Change
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Recent Articles
Telangana introduces the Cool Roof Policy 2023-2028
Posted on April 12, 2023Telangana introduces the Cool Roof Policy 2023-2028, with the objective of making the state heat resilient and cutting down energy consumption. The policy will be effective from April 1, 2023.
Telangana announces ‘Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture’ (DiCRA) as the latest addition to its ‘Digital Public Goods Registry.’
Posted on July 21, 2022
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana register the highest increase in forest cover as per the India State of Forest Report, 2021
Posted on January 19, 2022
Telangana issues an order to set up a state green fund to improve the state’s forest cover
Posted on December 22, 2021
Energy
India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.
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Coal • Energy Efficiency • Energy-related Transportation • Nuclear • Oil and Gas • Power & Renewable Energy • Power • Renewables •Recent Articles
Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) increases the additional surcharge for open access consumers
Posted on October 11, 2023Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) increases the additional surcharge for open access consumers to ~$0.0237/kWh for the second half (2H) of the financial year (FY) 2023-24. The new rate, effective from October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, is a 408% increase from ~$0.0046/kWh set by the Commission for the first half (1H) of the year.
Telangana releases the Draft Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and conditions of Open Access), Regulation, 2023
Posted on September 13, 2023Telangana releases the Draft Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and conditions of Open Access), Regulation, 2023 to promote open access energy in the state.
Ministry of Power releases the 2021-22 State Energy Efficiency Index
Posted on April 19, 2023Ministry of Power releases the 2021-22 State Energy Efficiency Index with Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Telangana topping the rankings. The index has various parameters to assess state-level energy efficiency initiatives.
Related National Goals
U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project Tracker — There is currently no data available for Telangana. (updated July 3, 2019)
Solar Performance Tracker — Telangana reaches 4650.93MW (updated March 31, 2021)
Wind Performance Tracker — Telangana achieves 128.1MW (updated March 30, 2021)
Finance
Finance
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Recent Articles
Telangana announces full waiver of farmer loans up to $1,202.86
Posted on August 23, 2023Telangana announces full waiver of farmer loans up to $1,202.86 with immediate effect.
Health
While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.
Recent Articles
Telangana launches the Arogya Mahila initiative aimed at increasing medical access for women in the state
Posted on March 15, 2023
Telangana launches ‘Birth Monitoring System’ (BMS) to keep a track of modes of delivery in private hospitals across the state including normal, C-sections, and assisted
Posted on August 17, 2022
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana have been ranked the top three states in NITI Aayog’s 4th Health Index,2019-20
Posted on December 29, 2021
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
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Recent Articles
Telangana amends its Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988
Posted on December 30, 2023Telangana amends its Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988, to allow shops to remain open 24×7 in the state. To be eligible for the exemption, shops must fulfil certain conditions including providing their employees ID cards, weekly holidays, overtime wages, and ensuring adequate safety of female employees, among others.
Telangana notifies the Telangana Liquor Policy 2023-25
Posted on August 8, 2023Telangana notifies the Telangana Liquor Policy 2023-25 for allotment of retail liquor shops in the state for the licence. The policy will be applicable from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2025.
Telangana introduces the Telangana Robotics Framework
Posted on May 17, 2023Telangana introduces the Telangana Robotics Framework with an aim to create a sustainable robotics ecosystem and establishing the state as a leader in the field of robotics, The first-of-its-kind framework is a comprehensive roadmap that outlines the state’s vision for the development of the robotics ecosystem in the state and contributing to the growth of the industry in the country.
Infrastructure and Governance
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Recent Articles
Telangana tables the Telangana State Power Sector - White paper
Posted on December 27, 2023Telangana tables the Telangana State Power Sector - White paper stating that the electricity distribution companies (discoms) had debts of $9.78 billion and the accumulated losses of discoms increasing to $7.5 billion as of October 31, 2023. Apart from this, the discoms have to pay $3.44 billion as generation and transmission charges.
Telangana launches the “Maha Lakshmi Scheme”
Posted on December 13, 2023Telangana launches the “Maha Lakshmi Scheme”, providing free travel for women, and transgender persons.
Telangana legislative assembly elects Anumula Revanth Reddy as the chief minister
Posted on December 13, 2023Telangana legislative assembly elects Anumula Revanth Reddy as the chief minister of Telangana.
Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh election results see the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) coming to power
Posted on December 6, 2023Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh election results see the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) coming to power. Telangana election results see victory for the Indian National Congress. Zoram People’s Movement wins the elections in Mizoram.
Land & Labor Laws
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Recent Articles
Telangana withdraws GO No. 111 fully
Posted on May 24, 2023Telangana withdraws GO No. 111 fully with the objective of making 132,000 acres of land in 84 villages available for real-estate development. GO No. 111 was implemented 27 years ago to protect two water bodies— Himayatsagar and Gandipet.
Telangana releases its draft of the Agriculture Data Management Policy (ADMP) 2022
Posted on July 13, 2022
Telangana launches online facility for enlistment of non-agricultural properties
Posted on October 21, 2020
Telangana government reduces the charges for regularizing illegal layouts under the layout regularization scheme
Posted on September 23, 2020
Water & Sanitation
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