CityLightBuzz: Hyderabad, September 17, 2026: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called for the collective participation of the state’s four crore people to ensure balanced development across all regions and build a Telangana that makes the world proud. He made the remarks while addressing the state-level Telangana Praja Palana Dinotsavam (People’s Governance Day) celebrations at the Public Gardens in Nampally, Hyderabad. The Chief Minister paid tributes to those who fought for the freedom, self-respect and rights of the people of Telangana and said the spirit of the Telangana struggle should inspire the construction of a modern state. He said development and welfare, along with self-respect, freedom, equality and social justice, are the foundations of his government’s approach to governance.
Referring to September 17, 1948, Revanth Reddy said the erstwhile Hyderabad State became part of India on that day, marking the transition from princely rule towards democratic governance. He said the state observes September 17 as Praja Palana Dinotsavam, while acknowledging that different political groups have used different descriptions for the historical day.Focus on Farmers and Women,The Chief Minister highlighted several welfare measures for farmers, including the government’s claim that it had released ₹20,616 crore towards crop-loan waivers benefiting 25.35 lakh farmer families. He also said more than ₹36,000 crore had been deposited under Rythu Bharosa and that a ₹500-per-quintal bonus had been provided for fine-quality paddy.
He said around ₹1.72 lakh crore had been spent on agriculture and farmer welfare over 32 months, while reforms under the Bhu Bharati framework and new land-related digital services were also being implemented.
On women’s welfare, Revanth Reddy highlighted the Mahalakshmi scheme, including free RTC bus travel for women, and said the government was working towards its stated goal of helping one crore women achieve greater economic independence. He also referred to Gruha Jyothi, subsidised LPG cylinders, Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak. Welfare, Housing and Social Justice
The Chief Minister said more than 3.42 crore people were receiving fine rice through the public distribution system and that more than 15 lakh new smart ration cards had been issued. He also highlighted social security pensions and the Indiramma housing programme.
On social justice, he said the state had conducted a caste survey covering social, economic, educational, employment and political dimensions. He also referred to legislation seeking 42% reservations for Backward Classes in education, employment and local bodies, which has been sent for presidential consideration.
Education, Healthcare and Employment
Revanth Reddy said the government was establishing Young India Integrated Residential Schools across constituencies and had introduced pre-primary classes in government schools. He also highlighted breakfast and milk programmes, expanded midday meals and scholarships and fee reimbursement.
In healthcare, he said the Rajiv Aarogyasri coverage had been increased from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh. He also referred to the new Osmania Hospital project and the TIMS super-speciality hospitals being developed in different parts of Telangana.
On employment, the Chief Minister said more than 72,000 government appointments had been completed and highlighted the establishment of the Young India Skills University and the upgrading of ITIs into Advanced Technology Centres. Infrastructure and Hyderabad Development
The Chief Minister outlined plans for expanding Hyderabad’s infrastructure, including proposals for 122.9 km of Metro Phase-II expansion at an estimated ₹38,595 crore. He also referred to airport development at Adilabad and Mamunur and the proposed rejuvenation of the Musi River over a 55-km stretch.
Telangana Rising 2047
Looking ahead, Revanth Reddy said the government had set long-term goals under Telangana Rising 2047, including the ambition of developing Telangana into a $3 trillion economy by 2047 and increasing the state’s contribution to India’s GDP to 10%.
He also highlighted the proposed Bharat Future City, spread across nearly 30,000 acres, along with planned zones for AI, life sciences, electric vehicles, healthcare, education and skills development. He said the government was also working on regional connectivity through highways, dry ports and industrial corridors.
Concluding his address, the Chief Minister called for public cooperation in addressing challenges such as water and electricity demand and said the government was working with a long-term vision to build a modern and developed Telangana
