Socio Economic Outlook - 2020

CHAPTER
An Overview 1
Developmental history suggests that the foundation laid when a new state or country is formed
determines to a significant extent its developmental trajectory. The state of Telangana is formed
after decades of people’s movements. True to the spirit of the public sentiments, the Government of
Telangana has over the past six years laid strong foundations in tune with people’s aspirations and
to reach the goal for a Bangaru Telangana.
Bangaru Telangana broadly refers to a Telangana, where the past injustices are more than adequately
compensated, the current generations experience a significant improvement in quality of life and
the future generations can be assured of a good quality of life through the gains from current
investments made by the state. In essence, the state Government has embarked on a fine balance of
development and welfare and in many respects, has emerged as a model state for the nation.
Economic Development
As soon as the bifurcation took place, the State Government focused on ensuring that the state becomes
self-sufficient in power. It currently provides 24x7 power to all sectors including free 24x7 power to
agriculture. Telangana is the only state in the country, which has the distinction of offering 24x7 power
supply to agriculture serving 24.16 lakh farmers. This enhanced supply of quality power not only prevented
livelihood losses out of production discontinuities arising from power cuts, but also enabled farmers to
irrigate their farms at their desired timing. Further, the certainty of having quality continuous power supply
significantly boosted the economic opportunities for all sections of the population. The government plans
to become self sufficient in power and is half way through with several projects underway, which will add
another 11,612 Megawatts to the existing contracted capacity of 16,261 Megawatts.
To improve ease of doing business, the State Government has ushered in model reforms in the country
through TS-iPASS with deemed approvals beyond stipulated timelines. TS-iPASS has paid good dividends
so far, with attraction of as many as 11,857 industrial units with an employment potential of 13.08
lakh persons to the state. The attractive incentives coupled with the business environment created in
the state enabled the state to attract businesses in terms of new investments for reputed companies like
Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Uber, Google, Microsoft etc. While continuing to attract reputed multinational
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companies, the Government has ensured that Telangana leads the country in promoting entrepreneurship
through T-Hub and We-Hub, a dedicated platform for Women Entrepreneurship.
In an effort to improve farm incomes, the Government has embarked on a significant expansion of
irrigation potential in the state, duly compensating for the past injustices. Most notably, the Government
has taken up Kaleswaram project to provide irrigation for 18 lakh acres spread over 13 districts by lifting
180 TMC of water from Godavari River at Rs. 80,500 crore. Since formation of the state, the Government
has created an irrigation potential of 70.10 lakh acres and stabilized an ayacut of 10.00 lakh acres under 36
projects. It has also undertaken the rejuvenation of 27,584 tanks under Mission Kakatiya. A gap ayacut of
6.09 lakh hectares have been stabilized duly restoring the storage capacity to an extent of 8.94 TMC. This
has resulted in enhanced farm incomes. This focus on improving irrigation has won national acclaim and
Mission Kakatiya is recognized as a model programme for other states by NITI Aayog.
Recognizing the importance of clean land titles, the Government has undertaken a programme ‘Land
Records Updation Programme’ (LRUP) to cover 1.78 crore survey numbers belonging to 75.54 lakh
accounts to provide hassle free land rights. Building on the success in this programme, and with an
objective to improve farm incomes, the Government has embarked on the first of its kind programme to
provide Direct Cash Transfer to farmers, in the form of Rythu Bandhu, a investment support of Rs. 5,000
per acre per season to every farmer as investment support to purchase seed and fertilizers and to reduce
rural indebtedness. This direct cash transfer ensures that there are no distortions in agricultural inputs
markets, and therefore, this model was widely acclaimed by all economists. Very soon, this programme
became a model adopted by the Government of India and other states.
The Government has also brought in a novel measure to support farmer families in case of farmer deaths,
by providing Rs. 5 lakh to every farmer within 10 days of death under Rythu Bima programme. This also
became a model for adoption by other states. To enhance the farmers income, the government has taken
measures to supply at subsidized cost, farm mechanization equipments to overcome the shortage of labour
at the time of operations and harvesting. Micro irrigation systems, polyhouses, greenhouses for raising
commercial horticulture crops are provided on subsidy. The government has also facilitated the farmers to
sale their produce at a better remunerative price on e-NAM portal.
To supplement the income of agriculture, the government has embarked upon distribution of sheep on
subsidy to sheep rearing families. With the increase in water availability in tanks and irrigation sources,
fisheries Sector was given high priority. Fish and prawn seedlings were supplied to the fishermen free of
cost so as to increase their income.
With a strong belief that Bangaru Telangana should not only focus on the needs of the present, but also the
needs of the future, the Government has embarked upon drastically improving the forest cover from 24%
to 33%, with a goal to plant 230 crore seedlings in the state. So far, 157 crores of seedlings were planted,
by all the departments and general public in rural and urban areas across the state.
The efforts of the State Government are reflected in the economic growth recorded by the State. In the
last five years, the average annual growth of GSDP in the State has overtaken the all-India GDP growth
by a significant margin. The average annual GSDP growth of Telangana at 9.25% in the last six years was
much higher than the corresponding national GDP growth of 6.97%. The nominal and real growth rates
for the state are 12.6% and 8.2% respectively - as against 7.5% and 5.0% at the All-India level in 2019-20.
In fact Telangana has consistently outperformed the national average in terms of economic growth since
its formation.
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In 2019-20, the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors are expected to grow at 10.7%, 1.7%, and 9.6%
respectively at constant prices. The sectoral growth rates at constant prices were higher than the national
average for the primary and tertiary sectors.
The per-capita income is the GSDP per person in the state in a given year. In Telangana, the per-capita
income is Rs. 2,28,216 in 2019-20. This is higher than the national average of Rs. 1,34,432 for the same
year. The state’s per-capita income is growing faster than that of the country. Between 2018-19 and
2019-20, Telangana grew at 11.6% at current prices, whereas the national per-capita income grew only at
6.3%.
Human Development and Welfare
Since the bifurcation, the State Government has significantly prioritized welfare, health and educational
programmes. The prime objective in the welfare arena is to ensure that there is no deprived community
in the state. To improve food security, 6 kg fine rice per head per family is supplied through the Public
Distribution System. It has enhanced the amounts under Aasara Pensions programme.
It is well known that expenditure on social occasions like marriage is a significant reason for people to
fall into poverty. Therefore, the Government has embarked on Kalyana Lakshmi and Shadi Mubarak
and significantly enhanced the amount to Rs. 1,00,016 to eligible beneficiaries from the ST, SC, BC and
Economically Backward Classes communities.
The Government has brought in a novel Kanti Velugu programme to ensure that people can enjoy free
eyesight diagnostic services and have spectacles where necessary. This has ensured that people, especially
the old, do not face any accidental injuries due to poor eye sight. This programme has shown tremendous
success.
It was common that the poor women, even though they were pregnant were compelled to go to work due
to their poverty. To ensure that pregnant women can adequately focus on their own wellbeing during
pregnancy, the state Government brought in KCR Kit, with cash and kind support for items necessary
for pregnant women for a safe delivery. Similarly, through Arogya Lakshmi, nutritious meals are being
provided to pregnant and lactating women.
The Telangana government’s initiatives in the past 6 years have been focused on improving the reproductive
and child healthcare services. As a result of its concerted efforts, the Maternal Mortality Ratio has reduced
from 92 in 2013 to 76 in 2017. Moreover, the introduction of KCR Kit has tremendously increased the
institutional deliveries in public institutions from 31% to 60%. The IMR has steadily declined from 34 in
the year 2014 to 29 in the year 2017 and Under-5 Mortality Rate decreased from 40 in the year 2014 to 32
in the year 2017.
The state is taking measures to reduce the burden of infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases.
The state ranked amongst the top three states as per NITI Aayog report for two consecutive years (2018 and
2019) in providing better medical care through public sector health facilities.
In education too, the Government has enhanced its thrust on educational schemes, Samagra Shiksha
Abhiyan, RTE, etc., with emphasis on scaling up and improving residential schools and welfare educational
institutions. Government has scaled-up Social welfare residential schools from 296 at the time of formation
of the state to 959 today. It has significantly enhanced the diet charges with supplementary nutritious diet
based on prescribed by National Institution of Nutrition (NIN). Also enhanced the scale of scholarships for
marginalized communities to encourage their families to enroll children in these institutions. Government
is also encouraging the students to study overseas with scholarship.

Mission Bhagiratha was launched to ensure that no member of the household, especially the women, is
compelled to walk to fetch water. Through this scheme, the intent is to supply piped drinking water to
80 lakh households and this project is nearing completion. Teams from other states have been constantly
visiting the state to understand how Telangana achieved this feat.
Rural sanitation is of the utmost importance given by government to provide quality and healthy life to
the people. The government has partnered with the Government of India and has implemented Swatchh
Bharat – Open Defecation Free Telangana programme for providing cleanliness and sanitation. The efforts
put in by the government by massive drive and awareness programme could achieve the ODF status in all
the districts. Under this programme, 96.32% of houses were covered with IHHLs on a saturation basis to
ensure sanitation. The awareness created has helped in ensuring that the latrines are not only constructed
but also utilized. Consequently, the villages have become clean, contributing to a healthy and enhanced
quality of life.
Cultural Renaissance
While focusing on economic development, human development and welfare, the State Government has
been consciously promoting the local festivals and traditions, aimed at cultural renaissance of Telangana
region, which has been neglected over the past few decades prior to bifurcation.
Accordingly, it has supported festivals like Kakatiya Festival and Deccan Festival along with religious
festivals Bonalu, Bathukamma, Medaram Jathara, Milad un Nabi, Ramadan, Diwali, Sadar and Christmas.
Most notably, Medaram Jatara is drawing crores of devotees, pilgrims and visitors.
The Government has also been promoting Telangana Food, its culture in movies and the richness of
Telugu language.
Governance
The State Government has been a forerunner in decentralizing the administration by bringing key
functionaries closer to the people. In this spirit, it has enhanced the number of districts from 10 to 33,
revenue divisions from 43 to 71 and mandals from 464 to 589, gram panchayats from 8,368 to 12,751. It
has also enhanced the Municipal Corporations from 6 to 13, Municipalities from 68 to 128. The main
objective here is to ensure that the enhanced governance of key programmes results in better quality of life
for the citizens of the state. Where critical, the State Government has filled vacancies, and enhanced salaries
to functionaries like home-guards, AWWs, ASHAs etc.
One of the prominent improvements in Governance has been the focus on Governance in local bodies,
both rural and urban, through programmes like Palle Pragathi and Pattana Pragathi. There were two phases
of Palle Pragathi which were completed and Pattana Pragathi has just been launched.
Over the past few years, the Government has intensively worked on improving the Governance in rural and
urban bodies. Accordingly it has brought in new legislations – the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 and
the Telangana Municipalities Act 2019. These legislations are enacted to stay in tune with the existing times
and context in Telangana. One of the major highlights of these legislation is to make mandatory earmarks
for Green Budget. This will serve well for creating a better quality of life for present as well as future
generations. Through this legislation, many of the powers, which used to reside with Government are now
transferred to the District Collector. In addition to powers and functionaries, funds are also enhanced to
local bodies. A matching grant to the grant prescribed by Finance Commission to local bodies is being
provided by the State Government.
Having ensured that the local bodies are adequately empowered, adequately staffed and resources, the focus

now is to ensure that all local bodies are clean, garbage collection is regular and comprehensive, the drains
are clean, at least 85% of the plants are surviving, every house is supplied with clean water and has a toilet
etc. In terms of common facilities, every local body should have access to a nursery, graveyard, dump yard,
a tractor etc. These Palle Pragathi and Pattana Pragathi programmes are conducted with extensive citizen
involvement.
In line with the spirit of empowering Local Bodies, the structure of district administration is amended to
give enhanced impetus to local governance. A new post of Additional Collector (Local Bodies) has been
created in the districts to provide special impetus to governance in Gram Panchayats and Municipalities/
Municipal Corporations.
The State Government strongly believes that if the villages and wards in every local body are governed
properly, the State would automatically be developed. It is with this spirit that the Government has
systematically over the past few years undertook the above measures.
With the increase in cosmopolitan culture and expanding urbanization the law and order plays a critical
role for the security and safety of the people and to build confidence among the investors. The government
has strengthened the police department by providing more resources to strengthen law and order. The
police department has taken up installation of about 5.44 lakh CCTV Cameras, which is amongst the
highest in the country, to control crime. SHE teams, the first of their kind in the country have become
active to control crime against women and children. These teams are successful in inculcating confidence
among women and children. These measures also helped in Hyderabad being now regarded as the best
venue for various national and international conferences, summits and events.
Overall Progress
The broad-based progress in the state is reflected in the recent ranking issued by NITI Aayog based on
progress made against the Sustainable Development Goals. Amongst the Indian States, Telangana has been
ranked 3rd in the country. This is a manifestation of the State Government’s intent and achievements over
the past few years for building a Bangaru Telangana.
Despite the above achievements, the Government has been relentless in formulating and implementing
innovate ideas to strengthen the economy and well-being of the poor.
The following chapters will throw light on the achievements and progresss made in the year 2019-20.

CHAPTER
Macroeconomic Trends 2
Summary
Telangana has shown rapid and robust economic growth amidst a global and national economic
slowdown. Global growth for 2019 was 2.4%, the slowest since the financial crisis. The Indian
economy is expected to grow at 5% in 2019-20. Telangana however, is expected to register a real
economic growth rate of 8.2% in 2019-20 - well above the national average. The driver of growth
seems to be the primary and the tertiary sectors which are estimated to grow at 15.8% and 14.1%
respectively in current prices. Overall, the tertiary sector still dominated the total gross value added
in the economy - it contributes 65.2% of the total. Per-capita income in the state remains higher
than the national average. Moreover, the state has once again experienced a higher growth rate of
current price per capita income - 11.6% compared to 6.3% at the national level. Finally, the inflation
measure as per the CPI (IW) is 7.46 - close to the national level which is 8.08.
2.1. Introduction
Telangana has shown rapid and robust economic growth amidst a global and national economic slowdown.
According to the World Bank’s World Economic Prospects report the global economy grew at 2.4% in
2019 - the lowest growth rate since the financial crisis. Likewise, the Indian economic growth rate estimated
for 2019-20 has slowed to 5%, as compared to 6.1% in the previous year. Given these challenges, the
progress made by the state economy has been commendable. This chapter provides an overview of the key
statistics of Telangana’s economy over the years.
2.2. Overview of GSDP Estimates for 2019-20
The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is the value of all final goods and services produced within the
geographical boundaries of the state, counted without duplication during a specified period of time, usually
a year. These estimates are regarded to be an indicator of the health of the economy - and at a broader
level, these estimates may be used as a measure of the outcome achieved through various interventions and
investments towards economic development.
GSDP estimates are compiled both at current and constant prices. GSDP estimates at current prices
(nominal GSDP) are computed by evaluating the value of all final goods and services produced in a
particular year using the current year prices. Therefore, the growth rate of current price GSDP (nominal

growth rate) is the sum of the growth rate of volume of production and the growth rate of prices. By
contrast, GSDP estimates at constant prices (real GSDP) are computed by evaluating the value of all final
goods and services produced in a particular year, using the prices corresponding to a pre-defined base year.
The growth rate of constant price GSDP (real growth rate) is the rate of growth in volume of production
after adjusting the price inflation.
In 2019-20, the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices for Telangana is estimated to
increase to Rs.9.70 lakh crore from Rs.8.61 lakh crore in 2018-19 (GSDP Advanced Estimates released by
the Directorate of Economics and Statistics). This represents an impressive nominal growth rate of 12.6%.
In fact, Telangana has outperformed the All India nominal growth rate every year since its formation.
While this year’s performance is lower than Telangana’s own performance in recent years, this can be
primarily attributed to the general economic slowdown in India and in the rest of the world.
Likewise, the 2019-20 GSDP at constant prices (2011-12) is estimated to increase to Rs.6.63 lakh crore from
Rs.6.13 lakh crore in 2018-19 - a 8.2% real growth rate. Again, this is higher than the national average,
as has been the case since 2015-16, but lower than Telangana’s own performance in recent years due to
national and international factors already discussed. Figure 2.1 presents the trend in Telangana’s GSDP
over the past 9 years. Figure 2.2 presents the trend in Telangana’s GSDP growth rate over the past 9 years.
Figure 2.1 Trend in GSDP for Telangana in Current and Constant Prices
Figure 2.2 Trend in GSDP Growth Rate for Telangana in Current and Constant Prices

2.3. Comparing Telangana’s Economy to the Rest of India
Despite being the youngest state in the country, Telangana has demonstrated rapid growth. This can
be attributed to a number of initiatives that the Government has taken in areas of such as agriculture,
animal husbandry, electricity, industries, infrastructure, and a host of others. In addition, the extent of
urbanization has also contributed to the economic development of Telangana – according to the 2011
about 38.8% of the state’s population resides in urban areas and this number is expected to be much higher
in 2019-20.
A meaningful benchmark to judge the performance of the state economy is the performance of the rest of
the country – both the national average as well as the performance of similar state economies. Telangana
is estimated to outperform the national average in terms of nominal and real growth rate in 2019-20.
As mentioned in the previous section, the nominal and real growth rates for the state are 12.6% and
8.2% respectively - as against 7.5% and 5.0% at the All India level. In fact, Telangana has consistently
outperformed the national average along these two parameters since its formation - see Table 2.1 which
shows the real and nominal growth rates for Telangana and All India since 2011-12. Similarly, Table 2.2
and 2.3 compares Telangana’s current price GSDP and GSDP growth rate to other states for which data is
available at current and constant prices, respectively. It is observed that only a few states have experienced
consistent economic growth like Telangana. Telangana’s consistently strong economic performance is
reflected in the fact that its share in the national GDP has been consistently increasing since the state’s
formation – from 4.02% in 2013-14 to 4.76% in 2019-20 (current prices). This is presented in Figure 2.3.
Table 2.1: Trends in GSDP/GDP and GSDP/GDP Growth Rates - Telangana vs. All India
Current Prices (Rs. in crore) Constant Prices (Rs. in crore)
Year Telangana All India Share Telangana All India Share

of of
GSDP GR GDP GR TS GSDP GR GDP GR TS
2011-12 3,59,434 - 87,36,329 - 4.11 3,59,434 - 87,36,329 - 4.11
2012-13 4,01,594 11.7 99,44,013 13.8 4.04 3,70,113 3.0 92,13,017 5.5 4.02
2013-14 4,51,580 12.4 1,12,33,522 13.0 4.02 3,89,957 5.4 98,01,370 6.4 3.98
2014-15 5,05,849 12.0 1,24,67,959 11.0 4.06 4,16,332 6.8 1,05,27,674 7.4 3.95
2015-16 5,77,902 14.2 1,37,71,874 10.5 4.20 4,64,542 11.6 1,13,69,493 8.0 4.09
2016-17 (TRE) 6,58,325 13.9 1,53,91,669 11.8 4.28 5,07,946 9.3 1,23,08,193 8.3 4.13
2017-18 (SRE) 7,53,127 14.4 1,70,98,304 11.1 4.40 5,59,492 10.1 1,31,75,160 7.0 4.25
2018-19 (FRE) 8,61,031 14.3 1,89,71,237 11.0 4.54 6,12,828 9.5 1,39,81,426 6.1 4.38
2019-20 (AE) 9,69,604 12.6 2,03,84,759 7.5 4.76 6,63,258 8.2 1,46,83,835 5.0 4.52
Note: TRE: Third Revised Estimates, SRE: Second Revised Estimates, FRE: First Revised Estimates,
AE: Advance Estimates and GR: Growth Rate.

Table 2.2 Gross State Domestic Product of States with Growth Rates at Current Prices as on 28.02.2020
Sl. GSDP at Current Prices (Rs. in crore) Growth Rates Avg.
State\UT
No. 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 GR
1 Sikkim 18,034 20,687 23,495 26,786 17.1 14.7 13.6 14.0 14.8
2 Tripura 35,938 39,479 44,219 50,398 21.7 9.9 12.0 14.0 14.4
3 Telangana 5,77,902 6,58,325 7,53,127 8,61,031 14.2 13.9 14.4 14.3 14.2
Madhya
4 5,41,189 6,48,849 7,28,242 8,09,327 12.8 19.9 12.2 11.1 14.0
Pradesh
5 Karnataka 10,45,168 12,09,136 13,50,257 15,35,224 14.4 15.7 11.7 13.7 13.9
6 Haryana 4,95,504 5,61,610 6,49,592 7,34,163 13.4 13.3 15.7 13.0 13.8
7 Assam 2,27,959 2,54,382 2,88,691 3,24,038 16.5 11.6 13.5 12.2 13.4
8 Uttar Pradesh 11,37,808 12,90,289 14,60,443 16,68,229 12.5 13.4 13.2 14.2 13.3
9 Mizoram 15,139 17,192 19,329 22,241 12.1 13.6 12.4 15.1 13.3
Andhra
10 6,04,229 6,84,416 7,93,186 8,62,957 15.1 13.3 15.9 8.8 13.3
Pradesh
11 West Bengal 7,97,300 8,72,527 9,99,585 11,77,586 11.0 9.4 14.6 17.8 13.2
12 Chandigarh 29,275 32,734 38,760 43,227 10.3 11.8 18.4 11.5 13.0
13 Gujarat 10,29,010 11,67,156 13,28,068 15,01,944 11.6 13.4 13.8 13.1 13.0
14 Bihar 3,71,602 4,22,316 4,84,740 5,57,490 8.4 13.6 14.8 15.0 12.9
15 Puducherry 26,617 29,573 32,962 36,656 17.9 11.1 11.5 11.2 12.9
16 A & N Islands 6,032 6,836 7,871 NA 10.1 13.3 15.1 NA 12.9
17 Goa 55,054 63,460 70,494 77,126 15.1 15.3 11.1 9.4 12.7
18 Odisha 3,28,550 3,93,562 4,34,769 4,95,840 4.6 19.8 10.5 14.0 12.2
19 Delhi 5,50,804 6,15,605 6,90,098 7,79,652 11.3 11.8 12.1 13.0 12.0
Jammu &
20 1,17,168 1,25,379 1,37,427 1,54,380 19.1 7.0 9.6 12.3 12.0
Kashmir
21 Tamil Nadu 11,76,500 13,02,639 14,61,841 16,64,159 9.7 10.7 12.2 13.8 11.6
22 Rajasthan 6,81,482 7,60,750 8,35,170 9,42,586 10.7 11.6 9.8 12.9 11.2
23 Kerala 5,61,994 6,34,886 7,01,577 7,81,653 9.6 13.0 10.5 11.4 11.1
24 Uttarakhand 1,77,163 1,95,125 2,22,836 2,45,895 9.7 10.1 14.2 10.3 11.1
25 Maharashtra 19,66,147 21,88,532 24,11,600 NA 10.5 11.3 10.2 NA 10.7
26 Punjab 3,90,087 4,26,988 4,78,636 5,27,120 9.9 9.5 12.1 10.1 10.4
27 Nagaland 19,524 21,722 24,492 27,283 6.1 11.3 12.7 11.4 10.4
28 Meghalaya 25,117 27,439 30,790 34,389 8.1 9.2 12.2 11.7 10.3
Himachal
29 1,14,239 1,25,634 1,40,613 1,53,181 10.1 10.0 11.9 8.9 10.2
Pradesh
30 Manipur 19,531 21,294 23,835 26,249 7.7 9.0 11.9 10.1 9.7
31 Jharkhand 2,06,613 2,36,250 2,76,243 3,07,581 -5.5 14.3 16.9 11.3 9.3
32 Chhattisgarh 2,27,383 2,54,722 2,84,194 3,11,660 2.8 12.0 11.6 9.7 9.0
Arunachal
33 18,509 19,845 22,432 24,603 3.1 7.2 13.0 9.7 8.2
Pradesh
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of respective State Governments

Table 2.3 Gross State Domestic Product of States with Growth Rates at Constant Prices as on 28.02.2020
Sl. GSDP at Constant Prices (Rs. in crore) Growth Rates Avg.

State\UT
No. 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 GR
1 Goa 46,091 51,482 56,742 66,611 14.9 11.7 10.2 17.4 13.5
2 Karnataka 8,31,368 9,42,260 10,37,729 11,36,634 11.1 13.3 10.1 9.5 11.0
3 A & N Islands 5,092 5,752 6,482 NA 7.4 13.0 12.7 NA 11.0
4 Assam 1,91,109 2,02,081 2,28,714 2,46,938 15.7 5.7 13.2 8.0 10.6
5 Telangana 4,64,542 5,07,946 5,59,492 6,12,828 11.6 9.3 10.1 9.5 10.2
6 Gujarat 8,94,465 9,81,342 10,89,811 11,90,121 10.2 9.7 11.1 9.2 10.1
7 Odisha 2,92,229 3,37,696 3,59,050 3,87,403 8.0 15.6 6.3 7.9 9.4
8 Haryana 4,13,405 4,56,659 4,94,068 5,31,085 11.6 10.5 8.2 7.5 9.4
9 Mizoram 12,324 13,595 14,669 16,036 9.4 10.3 7.9 9.3 9.2
10 Chandigarh 24,932 27,214 30,402 32,398 9.0 9.2 11.7 6.6 9.1
11 Bihar 2,96,488 3,23,004 3,56,768 3,94,350 6.1 8.9 10.5 10.5 9.0
12 Delhi 4,75,623 5,11,504 5,54,908 6,02,708 11.0 7.5 8.5 8.6 8.9
13 Andhra Pradesh 4,98,606 5,40,212 5,94,841 6,21,301 12.2 8.3 10.1 4.4 8.8
14 West Bengal 6,09,545 6,53,416 7,11,408 8,00,913 6.1 7.2 8.9 12.6 8.7
15 Madhya Pradesh 4,18,856 4,71,016 5,00,151 5,35,362 9.1 12.5 6.2 7.0 8.7
16 Tripura 26,787 30,538 33,645 37,295 -0.7 14.0 10.2 10.8 8.6
17 Jammu & Kashmir 97,001 1,00,730 1,06,506 1,12,885 17.8 3.8 5.7 6.0 8.3
18 Uttarakhand 1,52,699 1,67,703 1,80,844 1,93,273 8.1 9.8 7.8 6.9 8.2
19 Uttar Pradesh 9,08,241 10,07,010 10,79,879 11,37,469 8.8 10.9 7.2 5.3 8.1
20 Maharashtra 16,54,209 18,06,581 19,42,769 NA 7.2 9.2 7.5 NA 8.0
21 Tamil Nadu 9,67,562 10,36,762 11,16,334 12,07,526 8.2 7.2 7.7 8.2 7.8
22 Sikkim 14,370 15,397 16,467 17,629 9.9 7.2 6.9 7.1 7.8
23 Puducherry 19,060 20,478 22,489 24,442 4.7 7.4 9.8 8.7 7.7
24 Kerala 4,51,210 4,85,302 5,20,579 5,59,412 7.4 7.6 7.3 7.5 7.4
25 Himachal Pradesh 96,274 1,03,055 1,09,805 1,17,868 8.1 7.0 6.5 7.3 7.3
26 Rajasthan 5,63,340 5,97,267 6,33,278 6,77,428 8.0 6.0 6.0 7.0 6.8
27 Meghalaya 20,638 21,730 23,742 25,890 2.5 5.3 9.3 9.0 6.5
28 Punjab 3,30,052 3,52,721 3,75,238 3,97,669 5.7 6.9 6.4 6.0 6.2
29 Jharkhand 1,74,881 1,93,174 2,17,618 2,32,821 -6.2 10.5 12.7 7.0 6.0
30 Chhattisgarh 1,91,020 2,07,326 2,18,539 2,31,820 2.8 8.5 5.4 6.1 5.7
31 Manipur 16,424 17,082 17,744 18,888 7.7 4.0 3.9 6.4 5.5
32 Nagaland 14,660 15,650 16,485 17,647 1.8 6.7 5.3 7.1 5.2
33 Arunachal Pradesh 14,240 14,746 15,944 16,676 -1.0 3.6 8.1 4.6 3.8
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of respective State Governments

Figure 2.3 Trends in Telangana’s GSDP Share in All-India GDP
2.4. Sectoral Statistics

The economy is divided into 3 broad sectors, which are further divided into 16 subsectors. These are
described below:
i. Primary Sector: Crops; Livestock; Forestry and Logging; Fishing and Aquaculture; and Mining
and Quarrying.
ii. Secondary Sector: Manufacturing; Electricity, Gas, Water Supply and Other Utility Services;
and Construction.
iii. Tertiary Sector: Trade and Repair Services; Hotels and Restaurants; Transport (including
Railways, Road, Water, Air and Services incidental to Transport); Storage; Communication
and Services related to Broadcasting; Financial Services; Real Estate, Ownership of Dwellings
and Professional Services; Public Administration; and Other Services.
2.4.1. Sectoral Growth Trajectory
In order to gain a nuanced understanding of the drivers of the state of the economy, it is important to
take note of the growth rates in each of the constituent sectors. The growth rates of each of these sectors
will be measured in terms of Gross Value Added at basic prices. As per the Advanced Estimates for
2019-20, the Gross Value Added from these three broad sectors to the economy at current and constant
prices is presented in Table 2.4 – (i) the primary sector is expected to grow at 15.8% at current and 10.7% at
constant prices, (ii) the secondary sector is expected to grow at 5.3% at current and 1.7% at constant prices,
and (iii) the tertiary sector is expected to grow at 14.1% at current and 9.6% at constant prices
Comparisons with All-India figures are represented in Figure 2.4 and 2.5. The main points from these
tables are – (i) Telangana outperforms the national average in terms of overall GVA growth at both current
(12.9% vs 7.9%) and constant prices (8.2% vs. 4.9%), (ii) At the sectoral level, Telangana outperforms the
national average in the primary and tertiary sector at both current and constant prices, and (iii) for the
secondary sector, Telangana’s current price growth rate is higher than the national average, its constant
price growth rate is at par with the national average.

Table 2.4 Sector-wise GVA in Telangana vs All-India (2019-20)
Telangana (Rs. in crore) All India (Rs. in crore)

Sl.
Sector Current Prices Constant Prices Current Prices Constant Prices
No.
GVA GR GVA GR GVA GR GVA GR
1 Primary 1,62,384 15.8 94,285 10.7 36,45,898 10.1 22,95,559 3.5
2 Secondary 1,42,055 5.3 1,10,503 1.7 46,80,381 2.5 36,97,173 1.8
3 Tertiary 5,70,058 14.1 3,85,146 9.6 1,01,67,407 9.8 74,41,872 7.0
Total GVA 8,74,496 12.9 5,89,934 8.2 1,84,93,686 7.9 1,34,34,606 4.9
Total GSDP/GDP 9,69,604 12.6 6,63,258 8.2 2,03,84,759 7.5 1,46,83,835 5.0
Figure 2.4 Sectoral Growth Rates at Current Prices: Telangana vs. All-India (2019-20)
Figure 2.5 Sectoral Growth Rates at Constant Prices: Telangana vs. All-India (2019-20)

Trends in growth rates provide an understanding their movement over time and how they have fared in
comparison with Government expectations in the light of its set policies. Figures 2.6 and 2.7 present the
trends in sectoral growth in the last 8 years at current and constant prices respectively. The starkest trend
is that the growth rates of the primary and secondary sectors are more volatile than the growth rates of the
tertiary sector. The exhaustive details of sub-sectoral growth rates from 2012-13 to 2019-20 at current and
constant prices are given in Table 2.5 and 2.6 respectively – these inform our understanding of the drivers
of growth in the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors.
Figure 2.6 Sectoral Growth Trajectory at Current Prices
Figure 2.7 Sectoral Growth Trajectory at Constant Prices

Table 2.5 Trends in Sectoral Growth Rates of Gross State Domestic Product at Current Prices
Sl.
Sector 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
No.
Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry
1 23.3 13.8 -0.7 -0.5 17.5 14.7 11.0 19.3
and Fishing
1.1 Crops 25.3 16.1 -11.4 -11.8 18.3 5.5 6.6 23.7
1.2 Livestock 21.3 8.8 17.7 15.3 18.0 22.6 15.9 17.3
1.3 Forestry and Logging 9.3 3.2 14.0 1.3 34.5 8.0 -0.7 4.0
1.4 Fishing and Aquaculture 24.1 35.8 6.9 -0.8 -14.1 60.6 10.6 8.1
2 Mining and Quarrying 14.7 -2.4 18.7 16.5 14.9 10.6 23.9 1.1
Primary 21.9 11.2 2.0 2.2 17.1 13.9 13.2 15.8
3 Manufacturing -10.8 3.1 -4.6 30.3 3.9 10.1 10.0 3.5
Electricity, Gas, Water Supply and
4 -24.7 47.7 -15.7 13.8 -13.6 44.0 17.3 17.5
Other Utility Services
5 Construction 3.5 4.3 13.0 2.5 0.3 8.0 7.9 5.9
Secondary -8.5 6.5 -0.9 20.3 1.6 11.8 10.1 5.3
Trade, Repair, Hotels and
6 18.9 15.1 25.3 16.3 16.0 20.5 17.6 16.2
Restaurants
6.1 Trade and Repair Services 19.6 22.2 27.9 16.6 17.0 22.1 18.4 17.0
6.2 Hotels and Restaurants 15.5 -16.9 8.7 14.0 8.0 6.7 9.7 8.7
Transport, Storage,
7 Communication and Services 18.0 8.1 11.0 10.6 8.0 9.3 13.0 9.9
related to Broadcasting
7.1 Railways 8.8 9.8 3.9 0.3 10.2 13.2 6.4 10.0
7.2 Road Transport 17.4 8.9 9.9 10.2 8.4 11.8 17.1 11.0
7.3 Water Transport - - - - - - - -
7.4 Air Transport 85.6 -20.1 80.7 80.7 12.5 7.0 6.9 9.0
7.5 Services Incidental to Transport 30.3 -7.6 10.3 2.2 10.5 17.3 14.0 11.5
7.6 Storage -12.6 11.5 4.2 2.4 8.5 10.2 17.9 5.4
Communication and Services
7.7 11.3 20.9 13.5 14.3 4.2 -3.2 2.3 5.1
8 Financial Services 11.1 12.5 13.8 9.5 9.8 13.6 11.8 9.2
Real Estate, Ownership of
9 Dwellings and Professional 24.7 18.9 17.7 15.7 17.5 11.3 15.0 15.2
Services
10 Public Administration 11.9 13.3 19.7 27.7 16.7 11.4 13.6 14.4
11 Other Services 13.6 16.8 17.1 15.6 22.1 14.6 14.3 13.5
Tertiary 18.4 15.2 18.1 15.3 15.9 13.9 14.9 14.1
12 Total GSVA at Basic Prices 11.7 12.4 10.6 13.7 13.2 13.5 13.7 12.9
13 Taxes on Products 13.3 10.1 18.8 18.7 19.3 20.7 18.0 9.8
14 Subsidies on Products 14.9 2.3 -16.1 9.6 5.7 5.4 5.7 5.7
15 GSDP 11.7 12.4 12.0 14.2 13.9 14.4 14.3 12.6

Table 2.6 Trends in Sectoral Growth Rates of Gross State Domestic Product at Constant Prices
Sl.
Sector 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
No.
Agriculture, Livestock,
1 8.8 4.0 -9.7 -7.5 11.1 8.7 6.8 14.3
Forestry and Fishing
1.1 Crops 9.8 4.8 -20.6 -18.1 17.7 3.9 2.1 15.7
1.2 Livestock 8.0 2.3 8.1 6.3 6.6 13.1 12.0 14.6
1.3 Forestry and Logging -0.6 -2.5 -7.7 -1.9 9.1 0.1 -1.2 -0.1
2 Mining and Quarrying 7.8 -9.2 16.4 11.8 7.4 10.2 11.4 -2.1
Primary 8.6 1.8 -5.8 -4.0 10.3 9.0 7.8 10.7
3 Manufacturing -15.4 -0.8 -7.5 32.1 1.9 8.0 7.3 1.6
Electricity, Gas, Water Supply
4 -21.1 40.6 -23.8 8.8 -20.4 29.1 2.3 4.5
and Other Utility Services
5 Construction 1.6 -7.7 9.2 2.8 1.5 3.4 2.5 1.3
Secondary -11.7 0.4 -4.9 21.4 0.1 8.1 5.8 1.7
6 7.4 8.2 19.9 12.1 10.7 16.6 12.6 11.0
Restaurants
Transport, Storage,
7 Communication and Services 10.2 4.0 7.1 9.1 4.2 6.4 8.7 8.4
7.1 Railways 4.1 7.4 -3.1 -2.2 -0.4 11.3 4.5 7.8
7.2 Road Transport 9.4 5.6 4.8 8.1 4.9 8.6 12.1 9.8
7.4 Air Transport 73.6 -24.3 79.3 79.7 9.2 4.7 2.8 8.2
7.5 Services Incidental to Transport 21.9 -12.5 9.4 1.7 7.2 14.8 9.6 10.8
7.6 Storage -20.8 4.9 -0.3 -1.2 3.8 6.7 12.6 1.1
Communication and Services
7.7 3.7 14.8 11.9 13.7 1.2 -5.3 -0.4 2.2
Services
11 Other Services 1.0 8.2 9.7 10.4 16.5 9.9 10.3 10.5
Tertiary 8.4 8.7 12.9 11.3 11.0 9.5 9.9 9.6
14 Subsidies on Products 5.8 -4.5 -17.5 11.0 2.8 2.4 3.9 1.4
15 GSDP 3.0 5.4 6.8 11.6 9.3 10.1 9.5 8.2

2.4.2. Sectoral Contributions to Overall Gross State Value Added
Going by the GVA estimates produced in the state, the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors contribute to
18.6%, 16.2%, and 65.2% of the total GSVA, respectively - see Figure 2.8. The sub-sectoral level contributions
are presented in Figure 2.9.
According to the advance estimates for the year 2019-20, of the 18.6% share of the primary sector, the
major contributors are the livestock, crops, and mining and quarrying sub-sectors, contributing 7.6%,
6.9%, and 3.1%, respectively. Within the 16.2% share of the secondary sector, the biggest contributor is
manufacturing which contributes around 10.6% share – a good sign for employment generation. Other
significant contributors to the sector are construction (4%) and Electricity, Gas, Water Supply and Other
Utilities (1.6%). Finally, the major contributors in the tertiary sector are Real Estate (22.2%), Trade &
Repair services and Hotels & Restaurants (16.3%), Other Services (10%), and Financial Services (5.8%).
It is also worth noting that between 2011-12 to 2019-20, the shares of the primary and secondary sector
have fallen, and this has been compensated by a rise in the share of contribution by the tertiary sector - see
Figure 2.10.
Figure 2.10 Trends in Sectoral Contribution to Gross Value Added at Current Prices (2019-20)

2.5. Per Capita Income
The per-capita income (PCI) is the average per person income in the state in a given year. In Telangana, the
per capita income is Rs. 2,28,216 in 2019-20. This is much higher than the All India PCI of Rs. 1,34,432
for the same year. The state’s per capita income is growing faster than that of the country - between 2018-19
and 2019-20 Telangana grew at 11.6% at current prices, whereas the All India per-capita income grew only
at 6.3%. This comparison between Telangana and All India figures across the years is presented in Figure
2.11 for per capita income at current prices, and in Figure 2.12 for growth rate of per capita income at
current prices
Figure 2.11 Trends in Per-Capita Income at Current Prices (Rs.)
Figure 2.12 Trends in Per-Capita Income Growth Rates at Current Prices

2.6. District Domestic Product
Similar to the GSDP, the District Domestic Product can be defined as the sum of the economic value of
all final goods and services produced within the geographical boundaries of the district, counted without
duplication during a specified period of time, usually a year. These estimates facilitate in understanding the
regional imbalances and there by taking corrective action through the process of decentralized planning.
The estimates of GDDP and Per Capita Income of districts for the year 2018-19 are as shown in Figure
2.13 and 2.14 respectively. Rangareddy (Rs.1,73,143 Cr) and Hyderabad (Rs.1,67,231 Cr) have the highest
GDDP estimates, and Mulugu (Rs. 5,934 Cr) has the lowest among the districts in the state. Per-capita
income is the highest in Rangareddy (Rs.5,78,978) and Hyderabad (Rs. 3,57,287) and lowest in Narayanpet
(Rs. 98,220) district.
Figure 2.13 Gross District Domestic Income, 2018-19 (Rs. Cr) at Current Prices Figure 2.14 District-wise Per Capita Income, 2018-19 (Rs.) at Current Prices
Rangareddy 1,73,143 Rangareddy 5,78,978

Hyderabad 1,67,231 Hyderabad 3,57,287
Medchal-Malkajgiri 66,156 Medchal-Malkajgiri 2,21,025
Sangareddy 31,733 State 2,04,488
Nalgonda 28,708 Mahabubnagar 1,94,229
Nizamabad 24,793 Medak 1,85,351
Khammam 23,917 Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 1,74,876
Mahabubnagar 21,380 Sangareddy 1,72,020
Siddipet 20,598 Siddipet 1,70,992
Bhadradri Kothagudem Mulugu 1,69,211

20,438
Karimnagar 1,65,898
Karimnagar 19,898
Peddapalli 1,62,887
Suryapet 18,118
Bhadradri Kothagudem 1,58,066
Medak 17,185
Adilabad 1,56,940
Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 16,126
Nirmal 1,50,134
Warangal Urban 16,033
Nalgonda 1,46,774
Peddapalli 15,792
Kumuram Bheem 1,44,930
Vikarabad 15,661
Jayashankar 1,44,266
Kamareddy 14,032
Vikarabad 1,43,994
Adilabad 13,427
Khammam 1,43,362
Jagtial 13,140
Suryapet 1,37,005
Nirmal 12,723 Mahabubabad 1,34,935
Mancherial 12,419 Jogulamba Gadwal 1,33,755
Mahabubabad 12,260 Nizamabad 1,32,030
Nagarkurnool 12,131 Warangal Rural 1,31,652
Warangal Rural 11,361 Jangaon 1,30,141
Jogulamba Gadwal 9,567 Mancherial 1,27,703
Kumuram Bheem 8,855 Warangal Urban 1,24,601
Jangaon 8,239 Rajanna Siricilla 1,24,252
Rajanna Siricilla 8,191 Kamareddy 1,22,404
Wanaparthy 8,069 Wanaparthy 1,17,844
Jayashankar 7,145 Nagarkurnool 1,17,614
Narayanpet 6,628 Jagtial 1,11,717
Mulugu 5,934 Narayanpet 98,220

2.7. Trends in Inflation
Inflation is a quantitative measure of the rate at which the average price level of a basket of selected
goods and services in an economy increases over a period of time. It is the rate at which the general level
of prices is rising, and consequently the purchasing power of currency is diminishing. Most commonly
used inflation indexes are Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Wholesale Price Index (WPI). However, an
optimum level of inflation is always required to promote spending to a certain extent instead of saving,
there by nurturing economic growth.
The Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) is being compiled by the Directorate of
Economics and Statistics, every year to understand the inflation levels over the time. The inflation as
measured by the CPI-IW for the years 2012-13 to 2019-20 for Telangana vis-a-vis All India can be observed
in Figure 2.15. Out of the eight years under consideration, the inflation in Telangana is on par with All
India in 2012-13, it is less than that of All India in four years. The difference is large only in 2018-19,
whereas in the other years, the difference is nominal.
Figure 2.15 Inflation Measured Using CPI (IW): Telangana vs. All-India
Note: For 2019-20, data is limited to April-Dec 2019.

CHAPTER
Agriculture
and Allied Activities 3
Summary
In 2018-19 the net sown area in Telangana was 46.6 lakh hectares (41.58% of the total area in the
state). Among farmers, the average landholding size remains small (1 hectare in 2015-16) and has
been falling over time.
The key production trends on the cultivated land are as follows – (i) food crops are cultivated on
61.2% of the gross sown area but this share has been on the decline, (ii) paddy, maize and cotton
were the most highly cultivated crops in 2018-19, and (iii) the share of cotton has been on the rise
in recent years, (v) the GVA share of crops has been declining, whereas GVA share of livestock has
been on the rise.
The Government has taken a number of measures to improve farmer welfare – (i) Rythu Bandhu
for investment support, (ii) Rythu Bima provides life insurance cover to farmers (iii) ensuring access
to quality inputs (Soil Health Cards, credit, seeds, mechanical implements etc.), (iv) disseminating
technical inputs to encourage best-practices, (v) facilitating market reforms to ensure farmers can
take their produce to the market and get fair compensation, and (vi) crop insurance scheme to
protect farmers against the vagaries of nature.
Noting the importance of crop diversification, horticulture has been identified as a focus area in the
state, and in 2018-19 an area of 12.40 lakh acres was cultivated to produce 71.52 lakh MTs.
The key production trends are as follow – (i) An area of 4.42 lakh acres was cultivated to produce
25.69 lakh MT of fruits, (ii) nationally, the state ranks 8th in total fruit production, 3rd in terms of
land cultivated for fruits, and leads the country in turmeric cultivation. To support horticulture in
the state, the government extends a number of subsidy incentives.
The contributions of animal husbandry to the agriculture and allied activities sector is significant
and has been on the rise in recent years. To maintain the health of this sector, the main focus of the
Government has been on health services – prevention of foot and mouth disease, mobile veterinary
clinics, regular deworming of sheep and goats etc., to improve production.
Finally, the fisheries sector is one of the most rapidly growing in terms of employment and income
generation. Welfare and market integration programs have been implemented to support those
dependent on the sector.

The agriculture sector provides livelihood to 55% of the state’s workforce. Therefore, rapid growth in the
sector is vital for overall economic progress and development. Committed to improving the state’s capacity
across the agricultural supply chain, the Government of Telangana has made a number of provisions to
support the agriculture sector, including its flagship schemes such as (i) Rythu Bandhu Scheme (investment
support), (ii) Rythu Bima Scheme (farmer life insurance), (iii) provisions of high quality inputs such as
credit, seeds, tractors etc. and (iv) construction of irrigation projects, (v) revival of all tanks under Mission
Kakatiya. This chapter provides an overview of the progress made in the sector, particularly in the last year.
3.1 Statistical Profile of Agricultural Sector
3.1.1 Land use patterns
Telangana is spread over an area of 112.08 lakh hectares, of which 41.58% (46.60 lakh hectares) was the net
sown area1 in 2018-19 (refer to Table 3.1 for the complete information on land use in the state). There was
however, considerable interstate variation – Nalgonda and Khammam are the most agricultural districts
(with a net sown area of 3.8 and 2.5 lakh hectares respectively). Whereas, Hyderabad is a completely urban
district and has no agricultural land. Figure 3.1 presents the district-wise distribution of gross and net sown
area in the state.
Table 3.1 Land Use Pattern in 2018-19
Sl. Area (in Lakh % Share in Total
Pattern of Land Utilization
No. hectares) Geographical area
1 Forest 26.98 24.07
2 Barren and Uncultivable Land 6.07 5.42
3 Land put to Non-Agricultural Uses 8.34 7.44
4 Culturable Waste 1.79 1.60
5 Permanent Pastures and Other Grazing Lands 2.99 2.67
6 Land under Misc. Tree crops and Groves 1.12 1.00
7 Other Fallow Lands 7.51 6.70
8 Current Fallow Lands 10.67 9.52
9 Net Area Sown (Including Fish Culture) 46.60 41.58
Total 112.07 100.00
Figure 3.1 District wise Gross and Net Area Sown, 2018-19
5.00
4.50
4.53
4.00
3.50 Gross Area Sown Net Area Sown
3.78
3.00
3.07
2.98
2.50
2.79
2.63
2.59
2.54
2.42
2.39
2.37
2.37
2.00
2.15
2.05
2.03
1.97
1.95
1.94
1.92
1.92
1.88
1.50
1.82
1.80
1.73
1.73
1.72
1.68
1.62
1.60
1.59
1.55
1.51
1.49
1.48
1.46
1.43
1.40
1.00
1.34
1.34
1.33
1.32
1.31
1.31
1.31
1.27
1.23
1.23
1.14
1.11
1.07
1.03
0.99
0.99
0.97
0.89
0.78
0.86
0.59
0.84
0.69
0.76
0.57
0.12
0.09
0.50
0.00
Nalgonda
Karimnagar
Jagtial
Bhadradri
Kamareddy
Mancherial
Rajanna
Jayashankar
Mulug
Sangareddy
Khammam
Adilabad
Nirmal
Vikarabad
Warangal Rural
Rangareddy
Yadadri
Jogulamba
Mahabubnagar
Nizamabad
Suryapet
Narayanpet
Mahabubabad
Peddapalli
Medak
Nagarkurnool
Medchal Malkajgiri
Siddipet
Komaram Bheem
Wanaparthy
Jangaon
Warangal Urban
1 Net sown area represents the total area sown with crops and orchards – areas which are sown more than once in a particu-
lar year are counted only once. By contrast, gross sown area represents the area that is sown once and/or the area sown
more than once – areas are counted as many times as they are sown in a particular year.
3.1.2 Operational Landholdings 2
Table 3.2 provides an overview of the size distribution of landholdings in the state in 2015-16 and over
time. The key finding is that the average landholdings are falling – both at an overall level (from an average
of 1.12 hectares in 2010-11 to 1 hectare in 2015-16), and for each size group (marginal, small, medium,
large).
Table 3.2 Operational land holding in hectares
% Variation of
Size 2010-11 2015-16
2015-16 over 2010-11
Marginal 0.46 0.44 -4.35%
Small 1.41 1.40 -0.71%
Semi-medium 2.63 2.60 -1.14%
Medium 5.54 5.48 -1.08%
Large 15.56 14.22 -8.61%
All Size Groups 1.12 1.00 -10.71%
3.1.3 Rainfall Status
Telangana is situated in a semi-arid region – therefore the distribution of rainfall is a key determinant of
agricultural production. The normal rainfall in the state is 906 mm as against the national level of 1083
mm. Most of this rainfall is delivered by the South-West Monsoon (79%) from June to September.
Telangana received normal rainfall in 2018-19, as well as in 2019-20 so far – see Table 3.3 and 3.4 respectively
for the season-wise rainfall statistics in these two years.
Table 3.3 Rainfall Status in 2018-19
Sl. Normal Actual % Deviation
Season Status
No. (mm) (mm) over Normal
1 South-West Monsoon 719.3 661 -8.1 Normal
(June to September)
2 North-East Monsoon 126.1 37.4 -70.3 Scanty
(October to December)
3 Winter Period 11.8 23.7 100.8 Excess
(January to February)
4 Hot Weather period 48.8 26.3 -46.1 Deficit
(March to May)
Total 906 748.4 -17.4 Normal
2 Data obtained through the Census of Landholdings which is conducted by the Government of India once in every 5 years.
The most recent round was in 2015-16.

Table 3.4 Rainfall Status in 2019-20
Sl. Normal Actual % Deviation
Season Status
No. (mm) (mm) over Normal
1 South-West Monsoon (June to September) 720.4 791.4 10 Normal
2 North-East Monsoon (October to December) 124.9 173 38.5 Excess
Total 845.3 964.4 14 Normal
3.1.4 Area cultivated and production of food and non-food crops 3
Food crops dominate the agricultural landscape. In 2018-19 the gross sown area under food crops was
35.33 lakh hectares – accounting for 61.2% of the total. Figure 3.2 presents historical trends in area under
food and non-food crops – it shows a steady decline in the share of land under food crops from 70.8% in
2001-02 to 61.2% in 2018-19. This is mainly on account of decline in the area under coarse cereals.
Figure 3.2 Trends in share of food and nonfood crops in Telangana
3.1.4.1 Area and Production 2018-19

Season wise Area: Of the 57.74 lakh hectares cultivated in 2018-19, 45 lakh hectares was cultivated in the
Kharif season, and 12.74 lakh in the Rabi season. The two seasons have very different crop profiles - the
share of food crops is 53.9% in the Kharif season, but jumps to 86.8% during Rabi (See Table 3.5).
Table 3.5 Area under Food and Non-Food Crops in 2018-19
Sl.
Crops Area(in Lakh Hectares) Share (%)
No.
Kharif Rabi Total Kharif Rabi Total
1 Food Crops 24.27 11.06 35.33 53.9 86.8 61.2
2 Non-Food Crops 20.73 1.68 22.41 46.1 13.2 38.8
Gross Area Sown 45.00 12.74 57.74 100.0 100.0 100.0
3 Broadly, food crops consist of cereals, millets, pulses and non-food crops consist of cotton, oil-seeds, flowers, etc.

Area under Food Crops in 2018-19: Of the 35.33 lakh hectares under food crop cultivation in 2018-19,
24.27 lakh hectares were cultivated in the Kharif season and 11.06 lakh hectares were cultivated in the Rabi
season. The crop-level distribution of gross sown area in both these seasons is presented in Table 3.6.
Three key facts from this table are – (i) cereals and millets are cultivated on the largest area shares in both
seasons (68.1% and 80.7% respectively), and this is driven by paddy and maize cultivation, (ii) Pulses are
cultivated on 14.5% of the gross sown area, driven by production of the rainfed redgram and greengram
in the Kharif season, and bengalgram in the Rabi season, and (iii) fruits and vegetables account for 8.8%
and 5.3% of the gross sown area in Kharif and Rabi seasons respectively.
Table 3.6 Crop wise Area (Lakh Hectares) under Food Crops and Share in Total Food Cropped Area
in 2018-19,
Sl.No. Crops Kharif % Share Rabi % Share Total % Share
1 Cereals & Millets 16.52 68.1% 8.93 80.7% 25.45 72.0%
Rice 11.89 49.0% 7.43 67.1% 19.32 54.7%
Maize 4.26 17.6% 1.17 10.6% 5.43 15.4%
Jowar 0.35 1.4% 0.21 1.9% 0.56 1.6%
2 Pulses 3.90 16.1% 1.22 11.0% 5.12 14.5%
Redgram 2.96 12.2% 0.00 0.1% 2.96 8.4%
Greengram 0.66 2.7% 0.07 1.5% 0.72 2.3%
Bengalgram - 0.0% 1.04 9.4% 1.04 2.9%
3 Sugarcane 0.40 1.6% 0.24 2.2% 0.64 1.8%
4 Condiments & Spices 1.30 5.4% 0.10 0.9% 1.40 4.0%
Chillies 0.75 3.1% 0.08 0.7% 0.83 2.3%
Turmeric 0.53 2.2% - - 0.53 1.5%
5 Vegetables 0.52 2.2% 0.55 5.0% 1.07 3.1%
6 Fruits 1.62 6.6% 0.03 0.3% 1.66 4.6%
Total Food Crops 24.27 100.0% 11.07 100.0% 35.33 100.0%
Production of food crops: In 2018-19 a total of 160.39 lakh tonnes of food crops were produced – the
crop-wise distribution is presented in Table 3.7. Rice accounted for the highest share, followed by sugarcane,
fruits, maize and vegetables.
Table 3.7 Crop wise Production of food crops in Lakh Tonnes and shares in total food production
in 2018-19
Sl. No. Crops Kharif % Share Rabi % Share Total % Share
1 Cereals & Millets 54.93 47.0% 33.41 76.6% 88.34 55.1%
Rice 41.35 35.4% 25.34 58.1% 66.69 41.6%
Maize 13.24 11.3% 7.59 17.4% 20.83 13.0%
Jowar 0.32 0.3% 0.35 0.8% 0.68 0.4%
2 Pulses 2.56 2.2% 1.84 4.2% 4.40 2.7%
Redgram 1.91 1.6% 0.0022 0.0% 1.91 1.2%
Greengram 0.41 0.4% 0.06 0.1% 0.48 0.3%
3 Sugarcane 31.70 27.1% 0.00 0.0% 31.70 19.8%
Sl. No. Crops Kharif % Share Rabi % Share Total % Share
4 Condiments & Spices 6.77 5.8% 0.54 1.2% 7.31 4.6%
Chillies 3.20 2.7% 0.49 1.1% 3.69 2.3%
Turmeric 3.45 3.0% 0.0 0.0% 3.45 2.2%
5 Vegetables 4.67 4.0% 7.41 17.0% 12.08 7.5%
6 Fruits 16.17 13.8% 0.41 0.9% 16.57 10.3%
Total 116.79 100.0% 43.60 100.0% 160.39 100.0%
Area under Non-Food Crops in 2018-19: Non-food crops are predominantly grown during the Kharif
seasons - of the 22.41 lakh hectares under non-food crop cultivation in 2018-19, 20.73 lakh hectares were
cultivated in the Kharif season, and only 1.68 lakh hectares were cultivated in the Rabi season. The crop-
level distribution of gross sown area in both these seasons is presented in Table 3.8.
Two key facts from this table are – (i) Cotton, which is grown on unirrigated land, is the most widely grown
non-food crop in the Kharif season (88.7% of the gross sown area under non-food crops), but isn’t grown
during the Rabi season, (ii) edible (such as soyabean, groundnut, sesamum) and non-edible oil crops are
grown on 3.14 and 0.2 lakh hectares of land respectively
Table 3.8 Crop wise Area (Lakh Hectares) under Non-Food Crops and Share in Total Non-Food
Cropped Area in 2018-19
Sl. Crops Kharif % Share Rabi % Share Total % Share

No.
1 Cotton 18.40 88.7% 0 0% 18.40 82.1%
2 Edible Oil seeds 1.75 8.4% 1.39 82.9% 3.14 14.0%
Soyabean 1.48 7.1% 0.0 0% 1.48 6.6%
Groundnut 0.13 0.6% 1.13 67.5% 1.27 5.6%
Sesamum 0.008 0.0% 0.17 10.1% 0.18 0.8%
3 Non-Edible Oil seeds 0.19 0.9% 0.005 0.3% 0.20 0.9%
Castor 0.19 0.9% 0.005 0.3% 0.20 0.9%
4 Timber & Pulp 0.28 1.4% 0.00006 0% 0.28 1.3%
5 Tobacco, Drugs & Narcotics 0.013 0.1% 0.029 1.7% 0.042 0.2%
6 Fodder & Green manure crops 0.060 0.3% 0.24 14.3% 0.30 1.3%
7 Flowers & Aromatic Plants 0.028 0.1% 0.014 0.8% 0.042 0.2%
8 Mulberry & other Non-food 0.008 0.0% 0.001 0.1% 0.009 0.0%
crops
Total Non-food Crops 20.73 100.0% 1.7 100% 22.41 100.0%

Production of non-food crops: Table 3.9 presents the production of the major non-food crops produced
in the state in 2018-19. The major non-food crops produced are cotton, edible and non-edible oil crops.
Table 3.9 crop wise Production of non-food crops in tonnes in 2018-19
Sl. No. Crops Kharif Rabi Total
1 Cotton (Lint)*(bales) 38,47,336 - 38,47,336
2 Edible Oil 4,62,818 3,07,913 7,70,731
Soybean 2,34,599 - 2,34,599
Groundnut 32,947 2,82,189 3,15,136
Sesamum 132 11,831 11,963
3 Non-Edible Oil 14,853 304 15,157
Castor 14,853 304 15,157
4 Tobacco, Drugs & Narcotics 3,423 9,132 12,555
5 Flowers & Aromatic Plants 11,752 5,534 17,106
3.1.4.2 Area and Production 2019-20 (2nd Advance Estimates, January 2020)
The estimates for gross area sown and crop production for 2019-20 is presented in Table 3.10. Overall there
was an increase in gross area sown and quantity produced for the major crops. The important facts are as
follows – (i) food grain production reached a record level of 130.01 lakh MT, as against 92.75 in 2018-19
(a 40.17% increase), (ii) gross area sown for food grains is 39.43 lakh hectares in 2019-20, as against 35.33
lakh hectares in 2018-19 (a 11.60 % increase), (iii) area under paddy and paddy production in the state is
estimated to be 27.72 lakh hectare and 98.74 lakh MT respectively – this is against 19.32 lakh hectares and
66.68 lakh MT in 2018-19 – increasing 43.48% and 48.08% respectively, (iv) area under cotton cultivation
is estimated to increase from 18.40 lakh hectares in 2018-19 to 21.14 lakh hectares, and cotton production
will increase from 38.47 lakh bales in 2018-19 to 48.62 bales, (v) area under oilseed cultivation will rise to
3.53 lakh hectares.
Table 3.10: Area and Production 2019-20(2nd Advance Estimates, January, 2020)
Sl. Production
Crops Area (Lakh Hectares)
No. (Lakh Tonnes)
1 Rice 27.72 98.74
2 Maize 5.54 25.59
3 Cereals & Millets 34.13 125.34
4 Redgram 2.95 2.07
5 Pulses 5.30 4.67
6 Food grains 39.43 130.01
7 Groundnut 1.32 2.83
8 Soyabean 1.71 3.22
9 Oil seeds 3.53 6.64
10 Sugarcane 0.27 20.26
11 Cotton (Lint) 21.14 48.62

3.1.5 Sectoral Trends
In this section, we present a pair of interesting trends, which highlight the changing patterns in the sector.
Table 3.11 depicts the share of total Gross Value Added (current prices) of the different components of the
agriculture and allied sectors over the last 9 years. The key lessons are as follows – (i) the period corresponds
with a fall in the share of GVA of the agriculture and allied sector, (ii) this is also the case for the GVA
by crops – crops contributed 9.6% of the total GVA in 2010-11, but in 2019-20 they are estimated to
contribute to only 6.9%, (iii) however, during the same period, the share of contribution of livestock grew
from 5.6% of total GVA to 7.6% of total GVA, (iv) the result of points (ii) and (iii) is that livestock has a
greater contribution to the sector today than it did 9 years ago.
Figure 3.3 presents historical trends in crop-wise cultivation and brings out two key messages – (i) paddy,
cotton and maize are the three most ubiquitously cultivated crops in Telangana – accounting nearly 70%
of the gross sown area in the state, and (ii) the share of cotton has been on the rise in recent years.4
Table 3.11: Agriculture and Allied Contribution to GVA (Current Prices) (Percentage)
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Sector 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
(TRE) (SRE) (FRE) (AE)
Agriculture & Allied 4 16.3 18.0 18.2 16.3 14.3 14.8 15.0 14.6 15.5
Crops 9.6 10.8 11.2 8.9 6.9 7.3 6.7 6.3 6.9
Livestock 5.6 6.1 5.9 6.3 6.4 6.6 7.2 7.3 7.6
Forestry and Logging 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4
Fishing/ Aquaculture 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5
Figure 3.3 Trends in Areas under Major Crops
3.2 Rythu Bandhu – Farm Investment Support

The Rythu Bandhu scheme was launched by the Government of Telangana in 2018-19. Through this
scheme the government sought to provide investment support to farmers.
4 Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Forestry.

Initially, the Government committed to provide Rs. 4,000 per farmer per acre each season under this
scheme. However, subsequently the amount was raised to Rs. 5,000 per
acre per season from Kharif 2019 to counterbalance inflationary pressures.
In a bid to reduce leakages, the Government made the decision to transfer
the benefits directly into the farmer’s bank account during Rabi 2018-
19. In 2018-19, Rs. 12,000 Cr had been earmarked for the scheme. The
scheme’s coverage and quantum of assistance is presented in Table 3.12.
This model of farmer support is now being adopted by other states as well
as by the Government of India.
Table 3.12: Achievements under the RythuBandhu Scheme: Seasonal Coverage
Sl. No Season No. of Farmers Reached Assistance Provided (Rs)
1 Kharif 2018 50.88 lakh 5,257.52 Cr
2 Rabi 2018-19 49.03 lakh 5,244.26 Cr
3 Kharif 2019 44.92 lakh 5,456.65 Cr
3.3 Rythu Bima - Mitigating Income Risk for Farmer Families
The Rythu Bima Scheme was introduced in 2018 with objective of reducing the distress caused in the
event of a loss of a farmer’s life. Rythu Bima provides an insurance cover of Rs. 5 lakh to eligible pattadar
farmers between 18-59 years of age. To ensure the timely relief to the decesed families, by way of settling
the claims within 10 days. Table 3.13 highlights the claims settled by LIC under this scheme for 2018-19
and 2019-20.
Table 3.13 Year wise claims settled by LIC
2019-20
Particulars 2018-19 Total
(until Dec)
No. of Claims settled 17,366 4,520 21,886
Amount transferred (Rs. Crores) 868.3 226 1,094.30
Small & Marginal Farmers (Based on acreage) 91%
SC/ST/BC/Minority 83%
3.4 Providing Quality Inputs with Subsidy
3.4.1 Soil Health
Improving productivity is vital to improve farm incomes in an environmentally sustainable way. It is
essential that fertilizer application is done in a scientific way based on the nutritional profile of the soil.
To this end, Soil Health Cards (SHC) are being distributed to farmers with the objective of disseminating
knowledge on the judicious use of chemical fertilizers in conjunction with organic manures and bio-
fertilizers. This is seen as a way to promote Integrated Nutrient Management (INM). The SHC Scheme is
under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) from 2015-16. Table 3.14 presents the
yearly coverage under this scheme.

Table 3.14 Distribution of Soil Health Cards
Sl. No. Cycle (Years) SHCs Distributed
1 Cycle 1 (2015-16 & 2016-17) 55.54 lakh
2 Cycle 2 (2017-18 & 2018-19) 41.14 lakh
In a pilot project “Development of Model Villages” under the SHC scheme in 2019-20, one village was
selected from each mandal in the state. In the 554 villages so selected, soil samples were to be collected from
every holding. Based on this, 1,08,281 SHCs have been distributed. Based on the fertilizer recommendations
of these SHCs, it is proposed to organize demonstrations during Rabi 2019.
To facilitate soil testing and distribution of soil health cards, the department procured 3 Mobile Soil
Testing Vans with erstwhile Medak, Adilabad and Warangal districts as Head-Quarters, 2,050 Mini labs/
Mridaparikshaks for field staff to distribute SHC at the village level using the mobile soil testing services.
3.4.2 Credit
Credit allocation to farmers has increased since the formation of the state due to the concerted efforts
of the Government. As per the Annual Credit Plan, Rs. 68,596.71 Cr of credit is targeted towards the
agriculture and allied sectors. This is about 46.91% of the total plan of Rs. 1,46,238.41 Cr. This constitutes
an 18.14% jump of the previous year’s target of Rs. 58,063 Cr. The Government of Telangana is also taking
a number of initiatives to augment credit to farmers’ Cooperative Banks. On this front, Telangana State
Co-operative Apex Bank Limited (TSCAB), plays a key role for channeling of funds from NABARD to
farmers through District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCB) and Primary Agriculture Credit Societies
(PACS) by ensuring timely and adequate credit facilities to farmers and others living in rural areas of the
State. The total disbursements of crop loans through TSCAB is Rs. 2,643.08 Cr for the year 2018-19.
3.4.3 Seeds
The Government has taken a number of steps to ensure a steady supply of seeds on subsidy to farmers for
the timely supply of seeds and better crop management. These are described in the following paragraphs.
State Seed Farmers: There are 9 State Seed Production Farms functioning in the state with the main
objective of production of Foundation/Certified Seeds, using breeder seed supplied by Research institutions
of the Agricultural University for production. Table 3.16 presents the yearly production of seeds in the
state.
Seed Village Programme (SVP): The objective of the scheme is to supply quality seeds to the farmers
in time at affordable prices besides ensuring quick multiplication of new seed varieties based on the
cropping situation in the area. During the year 2019-20 kharif season 58,550 farmers were benefited at an
expenditure of Rs. 533.62 lakhs.
National Seed Certification: The Telangana State Organic Certification Agency (TSOCA) registers the
area offered by the Seed Producers / Growers after verification of the source of Breeder or Foundation seed.
After satisfying the genuinity of the source, the Agency with the assistance of its infrastructural facilities
undertakes the field inspections depending on the crop and variety during vegetative and productive
stages of the crops at field level and as well during grading and packing so as to ensure Physical and
Genetic Purity as prescribed under the Minimum Seed Certification Standards. The seed lots meeting the
prescribed standards are released to the Seed Producers / Growers by issuing Certification Tags. Table 3.15
presents Area Registered and Quantity Certified under various major crops.

Table 3.15 Area Registered and Quantity Certified under various major crops
Sl. 2017-18 2018-19

Crop
No. Area (in Acres) Quantity (in Qtls) Area (in Acres) Quantity (in Qtls)
1 Paddy 1,03,696 14,68,347 94,298 16,14,008
2 Maize 447 9,578 1,431 22,407
3 Bajra 1,967 11,343 1,004 4,973
4 Redgram 3,914 6,605 6,306 5,313
5 Greengram 2674 4,738 2,296 5,164
6 Blackgram 190 6,897 222 224
7 Bengalgram 16,326 73,890 14,721 71,679
8 Groundnut 10,515 17,531 4,085 19,173
9 Soybean 38,507 85,404 44,755 2,26,788
10 Others 1,536 6,400 123 551
Total 1,79,774 16,90,732 1,69,243 17,61,885
Certified Seed Production through Seed Villages of Pulses, Oilseeds: The production of certified seeds
in the case of pulses and oilseeds is low compared to the demand, and its seed production needs to be
encouraged to improve Seed Replacement Ratio (SRR) of these crops. During the year 2019-20 kharif
season 6,300 farmers were benefitted and expenditure incurred is Rs. 81.48 lakhs.
Task force teams for arresting spurious seeds were formed with Departmental officials along with Police
Department officials and officers from TSSDC/TSSOCA to ensure supply of quality seed to the farmers.
During the year 2019 the task force teams have booked 65 Criminal Cases, 56 persons were arrested and
21 Licenses cancelled/suspended, etc.
Table 3.16 Year wise foundation seed production
S.No. Year Area in ha Yield in quintals
1 2014-15 154.4 3,553.90
2 2015-16 393.7 1,662.00
3 2016-17 295.1 6,611.57
4 2017-18 588.2 8,453.46
5 2018-19 279.6 5,460.56
Table 3.17 Year wise Physical and Financial Progress under Subsidy Seed Distribution
Sl.No. Year Quantity (MTs) Subsidy Value (Rs. Cr)
1 2014-15 46,045 86.34
2 2015-16 55,896 126.05
3 2016-17 58,165 142.24
4 2017-18 51,201 91.77
5 2018-19 57,893 131.83
6 2019-20 72,507 142.02

Seed exports during the year 2018-2019
A total of 11,509 quintals of Hyola, Bajra, Sorghum, Paddy and
Sunflower seed exported to Russia, Italy, Egypt, Philippines and
Tanzania under OECD Seed certification during the year 2018-19.
3.4.4 Mechanization
The Farm Mechanization Scheme is another flagship scheme of
Government of Telangana, which aims to supply farm implements
and machinery to farmers at subsidized costs. The objective
is to reduce cost of cultivation as well as the drudgery of farm 32nd ISTA Seed Congress
operations. Under this scheme various implements are being provided with
95% subsidy for SC and ST farmers, and 50% subsidy to general category farmers. The scheme is being
implemented under the Normal State Plan, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, and Sub Mission on Agriculture
Mechanization. The budget that is being allocated to these schemes has been increasing year on year. This
is presented in the table below:
Table 3.18 Scheme-wise Budget Allocations
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Sl. No. Scheme
(Rs. Lakhs) (Rs. Lakhs) (Rs. Lakhs) (Rs. Lakhs) (Rs. Lakhs)
1 NSP 10,000 10,000 25,119 33,680 52,200
2 RKVY 5,698 3,620 7,813 8,500 12,630
3 SMAM 998 952 1,048 3,494 30,000
Total 16,696 14,572 33,979 45,674 94,830
3.4.5 Power
Between 2014-15 and 2017-18, degree of farm power5 has increased from 1.98 to 3.35 KW/ha, which is
largely due to the promotion of mechanization in agriculture. Today, the farm power availability in the
Telangana State is higher than the National average of 1.35 KW/ha., and this is projected to increase to
3.5 KW/ha by 2024.
3.4.6 Storage Infrastructure
Proper storage and transport infrastructure are vital for getting produce from the farms to the market
efficiently, and thereby boosting the income earned by the farmers. In order to achieve this goal, the
Government has, with the assistance of NABARD, taken up the construction of scientific godowns in 365
locations with a capacity of 18.30 lakh MTs. So far 333 godowns with a capacity of 16.45 lakh MTs have
been completed. The estimated cost for this is Rs. 1024.5 Crore.
In addition, the Central Government through the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), has among its
aims the creation of infrastructure in the state through a 100% grant. As per this scheme – (i)Rs.702.45
lakh has been released to Telangana State for construction of 46 godowns with a storage capacity of 15,610
MTs. Rs. 524.32 lakh has already been released to districts (ii) The SLPSC (RKVY) sanctioned construction
of 10 Cover Sheds to 10 PACS in 9 Districts under RKVY with project cost of Rs. 2.75 Crores for the year
2018-19, and (iii) the SLSC (RKVY) has sanctioned for construction of 500 Mts godowns to the 30 PACS
with project cost Rs. 12.60 crores (@ Rs. 42.00 Lakhs each) under RKVY for the year 2019-20.
5 Degree of farm power is the mechanical power used per unit of cultivatable area.

3.5 Providing Extension Services enabled by Research and Development
3.5.1 Research and Development
The priority of the research activities at the Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
(PJTSAU) pertains to the identification of location specific problems in the different agro-climatic zones
of the state. The objective of this research is to enhance resource use efficiency productivity, profitability
of farm and agro-enterprises, farmer income, and developing high-yielding varieties of major crops such as
rice, maize, greengram, regdram, castor, fodder etc.
Telangana Sona (RNR 15048) Bathukamma (JGL 18047)

3.5.2 Agriculture Extension services
The objective of providing extension service to farmers is to disseminate best practices in agriculture.
To this end, the state has employed 2573 Agricultural Extension Officers. To facilitate them to be more
efficient, they have all been equipped with tablet having internet connectivity.
3.5.3 SMS Advisories and Kisan Call Center
The mKisan Platform of the Government of India is being used to send SMS alerts to registered farmers on
crop insurance deadlines, misbranded pesticides, meeting, advisories on pests and diseases etc. The Farm
Tele Advisors (FTAs) appointed under the Kisan Call Center have been regularly answering the queries of
the farmers on toll free number 1800-180-1551. The department has arranged trainings for the FTAs on the
schemes implemented by the department for effectively answering farmer’s queries.
3.5.4 Weather Advisory Services
The Telangana State Development Planning (TSDPS) was founded in 2014 with the aim of producing
and disseminating dynamic, real time weather data. This data will then be used for agricultural activities,
drought monitoring, facilitation of insurance services, and even disaster management. Towards this goal,
TSDPS has installed 1044 Automatic Weather Stations to measure hourly data on six parameters – rainfall,
temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and pressure. This information is disseminated through
LED boards, mobile apps, and websites. Mandal (Tehsil) level advisories are disseminated for farmers in
collaboration with IMD. The data is used to create analysis reports and spatial maps, and to produce 3-day
weather forecasts.
3.6 Mitigating Farm Risk through Crop Insurance
Pradhan Manthri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) (implemented Kharif 2016 onwards) provides insurance to
farmers who suffer crop loss or damage due to unforeseen circumstances. The objective of this scheme is

to shield farmers from the risks posed by the vagaries of nature. The insurance is extended for food crops,
oilseeds, commercial crop and horticultural crops.
The insurance covers all farmers including share-croppers and tenant farmers growing the notified crops in
notified areas. The crops covered under this scheme are food crops (cereals, millets, pulses), oilseeds, and
annual commercial/horticultural crops. All farmers availing seasonal agricultural operations loans from
financial institutions, and all loanee farmers for the notified crops are compulsory covered. The insurance
is optional for non-loanee farmers. Coverage of risks include prevented sowing, standing crop, post-harvest
losses and localized calamities, and its reach is presented in Table 3.19.
Table 3.19 Season wise Insurance Coverage
Season Farmers enrolled (Lakhs)
Kharif 2018 6.09
Rabi 2018-19 2.16
Total 2018-19 8.25
Kharif 2019 8.10
3.7 Market Reforms
Beyond cultivation, the Government has endeavored to facilitate the sale of produce and to ensure that
farmers receive a fair compensation for their efforts. Two key initiatives to ensure that farmers receive a fair
price for their produce are the Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations and the Pledge Finance Scheme.
Through the pledge Finance Scheme, the government extends loans to farmers without interest for up to
180 days so that they do not have to engage in distress selling of their produce. After the state’s formation,
the ceiling amount under this scheme was increased from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh. For the year 2019-20,
up until December 2019, as many as 348 farmers benefited with the Government incurring an expenditure
of Rs. 5.23 Cr. Through MSP operations, the Government has procured 41.11 lakh MTs of paddy at MSP
of Rs.1835/- per quintal for Grade-A varieties and Rs.1815/- for common varieties. As a result, Rs. 6,298
Cr has been transmitted directly to farmers through Online Procurement Management Systems (OPMS)
during the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2019-20 as on 06.01.2020.
In addition, 43 Rythu Bazars, including a modern Bazaar in Siddipet, have been set to provide a physical
marketplace to sell their produce. Work is in progress to set up 16 more Rythu Bazars. The Mana Kuragayalu
Project is an extension of the Rythu Bazar concept. Under this pilot project 15 collection centers, 1
distribution Centre, and 62 retail outlets have been set up with the objective of linking farmers looking to
sell produce with urban consumers looking to purchase at affordable prices. 1.22 lakh MT of produce was
traded in these markets.
Finally, the e-National Agricultural Market (e-NAM) platform has been implemented in 47 Agricultural
Market Committees. These are aimed at higher price realization by farmers through the integration of
Agriculture Produce Market Committees (APMCs) across the country through a common online market
platform to facilitate pan-India trade in agriculture commodities, providing better price discovery through
transparent auction process based on quality of produce along with timely online payment. A quantity of
31.46 Lakh MTs was traded on this platform worth of Rs.9,476 crores. The state is a leader in the roll out
of this platform – it is the first to implement the weighment integration and digital payments.
3.8 Horticulture
Horticulture has been identified as a focus sector in the state, and this section provides an overview of the
sector.

3.8.1 Profile of the Horticulture Sector
In 2018-19, 71.52 lakh MTs of horticulture crops were cultivated on 12.40 lakh acres of land. Among this
25.69 lakh MTs of fruits grown on an area of 4.42 lakh acres which place Telangana 3rd among Indian
states in terms of area cultivated, and 8 in terms of the quantum of production. The state is also the
national leader in turmeric cultivation. Table 3.20 presents the area, production, and productivity of the
major categories of horticulture crops in Telangana.
Table 3.20 Area, Production and Productivity of Horticulture Crops (2018-19)
Area Production Productivity
Sl. No. Name of the Crop
(Lakh Ac.) (lakh MTs) (MTs/Acres)
1 Fruits 4.42 25.69 5.82
2 Vegetables 3.52 30.77 8.73
3 Spices 3.90 8.03 2.06
4 Plantation 0.45 6.49 14.33
5 Flowers 0.11 0.54 4.79
Total 12.40 71.52 5.76
3.8.2 Government Support to the Horticulture Sector
3.8.2.1 Micro Irrigation Project
The Government has taken steps to increase the area under micro-irrigation with the objective of improving
crop productivity, while also enabling the more efficient use of fertilizers, water, power, labor, and time.
Table 3.21 presents the improvements in the coverage of micro-irrigation in Telangana in the years since
the state’s formation.
The Government subsidizes micro-irrigation for all farmers for an area up to 5 hectares. Different categories
of farmers however, receive different degrees of subsidization – (i) SC and ST farmers receive a 100%
subsidy, (ii) BC farmers receive a 90% subsidy, (iii) Small and Marginal farmers receive a 90% subsidy, and
(iv) other caste farmers (2-5 ha) receive an 80% subsidy. Government has also removed the unit cost ceiling
of Rs. 1 lakh per farmer. In addition to this, the Government has extended a blanket 75% subsidy to all
farmers for portable sprinklers for an area up to 2.5 Acres. Under these schemes, the maximum subsidy
that a farmer can receive is Rs. 5,61,185 – the highest in the country.
Table 3.21 Physical and Financial Performance of Micro Irrigation Project
Sl. No. of Physical (Area in acres) Financial

Year
No farmers (Rs. in crores)
Drip Sprinkler Total
After Formation of Telangana State
1 2014 - 15 31,277 46,353 30,130 76,483 240.90
2 2015 - 16 39,545 77,978 21,665 99,643 322.32
3 2016 - 17 55,121 1,32,121 22,835 1,54,956 472.30
4 2017 - 18 83,458 139,289 84,276 2,23,565 517.70
5 2018 - 19 37,596 70,233 30,530 1,00,763 247.00
6 2019 – 20 1,745 3,920 913 4,833 16.17
Total 2,48,742 4,69,894 1,90,349 6,60,243 1,816.39
6,60,243 Acres of area covered under micro-irrigation after the formation of the state.

3.8.2.2 Establishment of Greenhouses and Polyhouses
The Government of Telangana has prioritized the establishment of greenhouses and polyhouse to promote
the cultivation of high value vegetables and flowers, which will in turn yield better returns to farmers. As
is the case with micro-irrigation, farmers are being encouraged to establish these through subsidies – (i)
General category farmers are eligible for a 75% subsidy for up to 3 acres per land per beneficiary, and
(ii) SC, ST farmers are eligible for 95% subsidy up to a maximum of 1 acre for taking up polyhouse
cultivation. Specific items receive insurance cover and farmers receive free power. The key achievement of
this program has been bringing 938 farmers, cultivating on 1150 acres under polyhouse cultivation since
2014-15. A similar subsidy is given for flat roof nethouse cultivation.
3.8.2.3 Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
Under this mission, there has been an increase in area under horticulture – between 2014-15 and 2018-19
an expansion of 78,701 hectares was achieved at a cost of Rs. 176.77 Cr. This includes an additional area
of 10,526 Hectares under perennial horticulture, 94.68 Acres of polyhouses, 5285 Hectares brought under
mulching, and the construction of 436 Farm Ponds.
To improve productivity, a Centre of Excellence has been set up at Jeedimetla, Medchal to provide
demonstrations in best practices in polyhouse cultivation. Further, 5,872 no. of various equipment/
implements under horticulture mechanization were distributed to farmers covering tractors and other land
development equipment, PP equipment, tractor mounted sprayers, sowing, planting, digging equipment,
etc. This mission is under implementation for the year 2019-20 with a planned expenditure of Rs. 27.20 Cr.
3.8.2.4 Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
The objectives of this scheme are -(i) to ensure the availability of vegetables in all seasons for maintaining
nutritional standards in rural areas, (ii) creation of permanent infrastructure like permanent pandals at
farmer fields for production of creeper vegetables, (iii) to promote new technologies, and (iv) to enhance
the knowledge and skills of farmers with the latest technologies by conducting trainings and exposure
visits. Under the scheme, 50% assistance on total erection cost of the permanent pandal, subject to a
maximum of Rs. 1,00,000/- per acre and up to 1 ha. (2.5 acres) per beneficiary is provided to the farmers.
Table 3.22 Achievements under RKVY from Inception
Sl. No. Component Achievement
1 Hybrid Veg. Seed (Lakh Ha) 1.95
2 Vegetable Mini-kits (Lakhs Nos) 4.71
3 Pandals (Ha) 2287.99
4 Trellies (Ha) 583.81
5 Farmers Groups (Nos) 269
6 Farm Fresh vegetable on wheels (Nos) 72
7 Vegetable clusters (Nos) 11
8 Collection centres (Nos) 11

3.9 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary
3.9.1 Profile of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sector
The livestock sector supports about 25.82 Lakh families and the value is approximately Rs. 66,403 Crore
at current prices. Within the agricultural and allied sectors, livestock is a large contributor - it contributes
7.6% to State Gross Domestic Product (2019-20 AE), and this share has been increasing in recent years. This
is partially because of the fact that Telangana is richly endowed with livestock resources (see Table 3.22).
At an all India level, Telangana is the leader in sheep population, ranks 3rd in poultry population, and
8th with regards to livestock population as per the Livestock Census 2019. Table 3.24 presents Telangana’s
output of eggs, milk, and meat – for the year 2018-20, Telangana was the 3rd ranked in terms of eggs
production (every 8th egg in the country is from the state), 5th in meat production, and 13th in milk
production.
Table 3.23 Livestock population in Telangana, as per 2019 census (provisional figures)
Category No.in Lakh
Cattle 42.32
Buffaloes 42.26
Sheep 190.63
Goat 49.35
Pigs 1.78
Poultry 799.99
Table 3.24 Production of milk, eggs and meat in Telangana
2019-20 (up to
Item Unit 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Summer Season )
Milk 000 Tonnes 4,681 4,965 5,416 1,509
Eggs Cr. Nos. 1,181.86 1,267 1,369 330
Meat 000 Tonnes 591 645 754 207
3.9.2 Government Support to the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sector
3.9.2.1 Animal Health Activities
The Government has endeavored to strengthen the institutions which provide animal health services by
improving facilities for surgery, disease investigation and treatment, with a view to prevent and control
livestock diseases. The following steps have been taken to achieve this goal: (i) polyclinics have been
established in district headquarters, and each mandal has been staffed with veterinary graduates (ii) the
animal health infrastructure in the state includes one super speciality veterinary hospital, eight district
veterinary hospitals, 98 area veterinary hospitals, 909 primary veterinary centers, 1101 Sub Centers
(animal health), 99 mobile veterinary clinics and 9 Animal Diagnostics Laboratories (ADDLs) for disease
identification. Through this infrastructure, 506.30 Lakh cases were treated, 1.32 Lakh castrations were
completed and 304.21 Lakh vaccinations were conducted 2019-20 until 30 Nov 2019. Table 3.25 outlines
the targeted coverage for 8 vaccinations, and the progress made as of 30 Nov 2019.

Table 3.25 Vaccinations conducted during 2019-20 (up to Nov 2019)
Sl. Total Percentage of
Name of the Vaccinations Target Population
No. Vaccinations Done Coverage
1 Haemorrhagic Septicaemia 23,56,309 19,27,758 82%
2 Black quarter 2,93,999 2,65,025 90%
3 Enterotoxaemia 38,83,476 33,86,266 87%
4 1st Round FMD 74,72,944 68,52,293 92%
5 PPR Control Programme 80,29,954 68,29,814 85%
6 Sheep Pox 64,35,919 56,08,930 87%
7 Goat Pox 15,79,725 13,10,739 83%
3.9.2.2 Mobile Veterinary Clinics (1962)
Mobile Veterinary Services conceptualized by the Government of Telangana aims to bring veterinary
services to the farmer’s doorstep. These have been positioned at strategic locations to minimize travel time
of beneficiaries, and provide services in a timely manner. These mobile clinics are equipped with medical
equipment and essential drugs which will be provided free of cost. It also has a basic diagnostics lab,
which is staffed with a veterinary doctor, para vet, helper, and driver. For the past 5 years, these clinics are
operated by GVK-EMRI, and at present they are staffed with 84 veterinary doctors, and 16 para vets.
In addition to these services, a 30-seat call center has been set up, which works 24x7 to provide on call and
free information pertaining to animal health through a toll-free number. Table 3.26 provides information
on the achievements of these clinics over the last 2 years with respect to their coverage.
Figure 3.4 Pashu Arogya Seva Call Center was expanded to 30 seater capacity

Table 3.26 Performance of Mobile Veterinary Clinics (as on 30.11.2019)
Item 2018-19 2019-20
Calls received 13,15,270 7,22,972
Calls/per day 3,603 2,963
Calls answered 9,36,617 7,11,720
Answered/Per day 2,566 2,916
Emergency calls 4,71,889 3,37,103
EC/Per Day 1,292 1,381
No. of cases 2,23,604 1,99,818
Cases/per day 612 818
No. of animals 4,58,147 3,51,421
Animals/per day 1,255 1,440
Trips/per vehicle 6 8
Animals/per vehicle 13 14
3.9.2.3 Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) Control Programme:
Telangana has been identified as one of the states for
establishing FMD free zone.
3.9.2.4 Mass Free Sheep and Goat Deworming

Programme
As presented in the first part of this section, Telangana
has about 240 Lakh sheep and goats. These animals
provide a livelihood to 3.5 Lakh families. Given these
two facts, it is essential to practice goat and sheep
management in the state. To this end, the state

has taken up mass goat and sheep deworming
operations free of cost, twice a year to improve the
production status of these animals. This is in turn
beneficial to many families that are dependent on
these animals – it is estimated that deworming
translates into an increased body weight of 1-1.5
Kg, which in turn fetches an additional Rs. 450
to Rs. 675 per animal as per the prevailing market
rates. Scaled across the entire population, this
program will increase production by 170 Lakh Kg
along with reduced mortality and morbidity, and
improved immunity rates.
In 2019-20, the first round of deworming was conducted in June. It covered 212.67 Lakh sheep and goats.

3.9.2.5 Backyard Poultry
Under this Program each beneficiary will be supplied 45 chicks of 3-4 weeks old in two phases with a shelter
cost of Rs.1500. Around 14,000 (14000 X 45) units have been supplied up to November 2019. The cost for
each chick is Rs. 63, out of which the beneficiary pays Rs. 13.
3.10 Fisheries
3.10.1 Profile of the Fisheries Sector
Fisheries is among the fastest growing sectors in terms of generating income and employment. In fact, after
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Telangana ranks 3rd in terms of inland fishery resources and 8th in terms of
overall fish production in the country. The sector currently supports the fisher community of 27.14 Lakh
persons. This includes 3.12 Lakh active fishermen and women who are organized into fisheries cooperative
societies for their overall wellbeing and benefit. There are 4,452 Fishermen societies with 3,08,370 members
spread over the entire state.
The sector is supported by the rich and diverse water resources. Overall, the state has about 24,189 water
bodies spread over an area of 5.72 Lakh Hectares. These include 661 aquaculture ponds spread over 830
Hectares, and river and canals running a length of about 4818 km.
Telangana Government aims at increasing fish production and productivity by providing backward and
forward linkages to relevant markets, ensuring self-sufficiency in fish seed production, improving the
livelihood conditions of fishers, and ensuring the availability of hygienic fish to consumers at affordable
prices. It aims to meet these goals through welfare and marketing infrastructure programs some of which
are described in the next part of this section.
3.10.2 Government Support to the Fisheries Sector
3.10.2.1 Fish seed production
There are 19 fish seed farms functioning in the State, out of which 6 farms are fish seed production-cum-
rearing farms, which have hatcheries for spawn production and the remaining farms are fish seed rearing
farms. During the year 2019-20, 646 Lakhs of advance fry were produced so far in departmental fish seed
farms, including lease-out farms. There are 11 fish seed production and rearing farms, in private sector in
the State besides several small hatcheries coming up on their own. During the year 2019-20 about 3,000
Lakhs advance fry has been produced.
Table 3.27 Fish and Prawn Production Target and Achievements
Fish production Prawn production Total Achievement

Year
(Lakh Tonnes) (Tonnes) (Lakh Tonnes)
2014-15 2.60 8,352 2.68
2015-16 2.28 8,567 2.37
2016-17 1.94 5,189 1.99
2017-18 2.62 7,782 2.70
2018-19 2.84 9,998 2.94
2019-20 (Up to Dec) 2.11 7,156 2.18

3.10.2.2 National Scheme for Welfare of Fishermen
A) Group Accident Insurance Scheme for Fishermen (CSS-50: 50): The Group Accident Insurance
Scheme (GAIS) was converged as Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bhima Yojana w.e.f 1st June 2017. A total
number of 3,03,000 active fishermen in the age-group 18-70 years are covered under this scheme in the
state. Beneficiaries of this scheme are assured, a sum of Rs. 2 Lakh in the event of death or permanent
disability and Rs. 1 Lakh for partial disability. In addition, it provides a cover of Rs. 10, 000 towards
hospitalization expenses in the event of an accident.
B) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyothi Bheema Yojana (PMJJY): This scheme covers 1,38,000 fishermen
in the age group 18-50 years. Beneficiaries of this scheme are assured a sum of Rs. 2 Lakh in the event of
a natural death. Moreover, a scholarship of Rs. 2,400 per year is extended to two children from 9th to
12th standard. The insurance premium of R. 330 per fisherman is shared equally by the Central and State
Government. In 2018-19, the government has released a sum of Rs. 228 Lakh towards this scheme.
3.10.2.3 State Sector Schemes
Development of Fisheries: With the objective to improve productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and
increase general support to fishermen, the government has released Rs. 411.57 Lakh for the development
of fisheries. These funds are being utilized to maintain an adequate stock of fish seeds in tanks and
reservoirs on 100% grant which are not covered under any fishermen cooperative society.
Integrated Fisheries Development Scheme (IFDS): The Integrated Fisheries Development Scheme
(IFDS) is being implemented by Telangana State Fishermen Cooperative Societies Federation Ltd (TSFCOF)
with a total financial outlay of Rs.1000.00 Crores for development of Fisheries sector during the year 2017-
18 is being continued.
2.46 Lakhs fishers have been benefitted under this scheme so far, grounding of the individual benefit
schemes is under progress and so far 57660 Vending units with moped, 2949 Vending unit with luggage auto,
841 Mobile fish outlets, 111 Hygienic Transport vehicles, 8 Insulated trucks, 1343 Portable fish vending
kiosks have been distributed to the beneficiaries and Marketing assistance in the form of revolving fund is
provided to 151 Fisherwomen Coop. Societies. Sanctions have also been accorded under this scheme for
Construction of 15 Ice Plants, 5 Fish feed mills, 15 Ornamental fish units, 14 Re-circulatory Aquaculture
System (RAS), one establishment of Fish Processing Unit, 2 Net mending and Putti Fabrication units, 7
Aqua Tourism Units and 249 Fish food Kiosk.
The key initiatives and achievements are as follows:
• Strengthening of four Govt. fish seed farms has been taken up with an estimated cost of Rs. 1863.43
Lakh
• It is proposed to achieve 3.2 Lakh tonnes during 2019-20
• Total market value of the fish and prawn produced increased from 2000 Crores during 2016-17 to
Rs.4000 Crores during 2018-19 and it is expected to go up 4200 during 2019-20.
• Fish seed production increased from 8.00 Crores during 2016-17 to 18.00 Crores during 2017-18 and
during 2018-19 it increased to 30.00 Crores.
• Of the 578 Community Halls sanctioned 268 are completed and remaining are under different
stages.
• 84 Retail Fish Markets are sanctioned of which 29 are completed, others in progress. Out of 5
wholesale markets sanctioned one market is completed and 4 are at various stages of construction

CHAPTER
Industry 4
Summary
Investments in transport, irrigation, energy and information and communications technology
have been crucial to driving economic growth and empowering communities in many countries.
The job multiplication effect of industrialization has a positive impact on society, as every job
in manufacturing create two-fold jobs in other sectors. The manufacturing sector is an important
employer, accounting for around 14.2% of the world’s workforce. It has long been recognized that
a strong physical network of industry and communication can enhance productivity and incomes,
and improve health, wellbeing and education.
Industrialization is the key strategy followed for economic growth and development for Telangana.
The Government is committed towards the creation of jobs for the youth, promoting development
of backward areas, maximizing growth opportunities by optimum utilization of the available
resources, harnessing the talents and skills of the people and ushering prosperity in every household.
Industrialization holds the potential for fulfilling all the dreams and aspirations of the people of
Telangana. The vision for industrialization of Telangana is “Research to Innovation; Innovation to
Industry; Industry to Prosperity”. The industrial policy framework will be driven by the slogan – “In
Telangana—Innovate, Incubate, Incorporate”. The policy framework intends to provide a business
regulatory environment where doing business would be as easy as shaking hands. Innovation and
technology will drive the industries of the Telangana State. The Government of Telangana realizes
that industrial development requires large-scale private sector participation, with the government
playing the role of a facilitator and a catalyst. The government is also committed to provide a graft-
free, hassle-free environment in which the entrepreneurial spirit of local, domestic and international
investors will thrive, and they will set up industrial units in the state of Telangana – their preferred
investment destination.
4.1 Background on Industry in Telangana

4.1.1 Organized Manufacturing Sector in Telangana
The Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) provides comprehensive data relating to organized manufacturing
units in the state. The survey covers factories registered under Sections 2(m)(i) and 2(m)(ii) of the Factories

Act, 1948. It includes factories using power that employ 10 or more workers, and factories not using power
that employ 20 or more workers.
According to the ASI 2016-17, there is significant growth in the registration of new industrial units in
Telangana: total number of working manufacturing units in the state grew from 7,729 in 2009-10 to
12,476 in 2016-17, an increase of 61%. Production value has also increased from Rs.2,03,547crore in 2015-
16 to Rs.2,24,348 crore in 2016-17, a 10.22% in just one year. The Total Gross Value Added (GVA) of
manufacturing units in the state saw growth of 13.9% from 2014 to 2017, surpassing the all-India average
for GVA growth of 8.3% during the same period. Likewise, employment in industry in Telangana grew by
6.0% from 2014 to 2017, as compared to the all-India average of 3.6%. Finally, fixed capital has also grown
faster in Telangana during this same period, averaging 14.4% as opposed to the all-India average of 13.5%.
Figure 4.1 Gross Value Added (GVA) in Industry, 2014-2017 Figure 4.2 Employment in Industry, 2014-2017
Figure 4.3 Fixed Capital in Industry, 2014-17
Source: Annual Survey of Industries Report - 2016-17
Note: The sectors highlighted in the charts above are those that have the highest values for each of the indicators. For instance,
in the GVA chart, the sectors included there are the sectors that contribute the most to total GVA in Telangana.)
As of 2017, the major manufacturing sectors in the state, based on contribution to industrial GVA, are
pharmaceuticals (32% share of industrial GVA), non-metallic mineral products (10.2%), food products
(6.75%), electrical equipment (6.7%), and rubber and plastic products (4.6%). Several of these sectors are
also top contributors to industrial employment and fixed capital, as seen in the figures above.

4.1.2 Merchandise Exports from Telangana
Telangana’s overall exports (merchandise and services) for the period 2018-19 amounted to Rs.1,59,729
crore as against Rs.1,35,783crore during the previous year, exhibiting a positive growth. The share of the
state’s exports in the total GSDP was 18.42% during 2018-19.
As per the DGCIS, Kolkata, Telangana’s merchandise exports have increased from Rs.35,444 crores in
2015-16 to Rs.50,510crores in 2018-19. Since 2015, Telangana has registered 12.5% annual growth in
merchandise exports, as shown in Figure 4.4.
Figure 4.4 Merchandise Export, 2015-16 to 2018-19
Source: Industries Department
4.2 Major Government Initiatives in Industry

4.2.1 TS-iPASS
The Government of Telangana has enacted the Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self-
Certificate System (TS-iPASS) Act, 2014, for speedy processing of applications to setup industries in the
state. The details concerning new investment proposals and phases of commencement are provided in the
Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 Investment and Employment under TS-iPASS up to 31.12.2019
Sl. Progress No of Industries Investment Total
No (Rs. in Cr) Employment
1 Commenced Operations 9,020 85,125.83 6,23,071
2 Advanced Stage 764 28,116.96 2,87,112
3 Initial Stage 645 51,023.80 2,57,323
4 Yet to start construction 1,428 20,388.85 1,40,550
Total 11,857 1,84,655.44 13,08,056
Since the enactment of TS-iPASS, the state has received 11,857 new investment proposals with an investment
outlay of Rs.1.85 lakh crore and creation of 13.08 lakh potential employment opportunities. Of the total
proposals received, 9,020 units have commenced their operations with an investment outlay of Rs.85125.83
crore and creating 6.23 lakh employment opportunities. Details are given in Table 4.2.

Table 4.2 Sector-wise Investment under TS-iPASS up to December 31, 2019
Sl. No of Investment Total
Sector-Major
No. Industries (Rs. in Cr) Employment
1 Engineering 2,422 3,476.63 45,736
2 Food Processing 1,839 4,505.37 50,586
3 Agro based incl Cold Storages 1,314 1,802.21 23,368
4 Cement, Cement & Concrete 1,016 2,791.57 13,856
Products, Fly Ash Bricks
5 Granite and Stone Crushing 1,000 3,738.93 19,871
6 Plastic and Rubber 869 3,201.57 23,897
7 Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals 796 10,861.35 64,646
8 Paper and Printing 439 3,142.24 10,614
9 Textiles 410 2,150.64 1,96,702
10 Beverages 362 2,016.58 8,727
11 Electrical and Electronic 270 1,869.22 17,121
Products
12 R&D 223 4,435.12 27,765
13 Solar and Other Renewable 204 17,519.28 7,642
Energy
14 Others 195 3,151.34 23,975
15 Wood and Leather 189 105.07 3,176
16 Real Estate, Industrial Parks and 161 37,667.68 7,21,425
IT Buildings
17 Fertilizers Organic and 96 13,904.17 4,441
Inorganic,Pesticides,Insecticides,
and Other Related
18 Automobile 23 1,354.73 3,423
19 Thermal Power Plant 16 61,374.41 12,760
20 Aerospace and Defence 8 2,838.33 5,775
21 IT Services 4 2,479.60 22,150
22 Defence Equipment 1 268.22 400
Total 11,857 1,84,655.44 13,08,056
At the district level, the state has also seen an uptick in investment and in employment across virtually all
districts since the introduction of the TS-iPASS system.

Figure 4.5 District-wise Investment in Industrial Sector, Figure 4.6 District-wise Employment in Industrial
2010-12 and 2015-17 Sector, 2010-12 and 2015-17
Source: Industries Department Source: Industries Department
4.2.2 T-IDEA
The Telangana State Industrial Development Entrepreneur Advancement (T-IDEA) scheme seeks to
encourage industrial entrepreneurship. Details of achievement are given in the Table 4.3.
Table 4.3 Incentives Provided under T-IDEA in 2019-20 (as of 31st December 2019)
Sl. Amount Sanctioned

Nature of Subsidy No. of cases
No. (Rs. Crore)
1 Investment Subsidy 142 27.23
2 Sales Tax 472 174.48
3 Stamp Duty 64 1.93
4 Land Cost 15 0.92
5 Land Conversion 11 0.07
6 Mortgage Duty 4 0.04
7 Skill upgd / Training / Qlty cert 1 0.01
8 Power Cost Reimbursement 1174 71.53
9 PavalaVaddi 985 58.41
Total 2868 334.62
4.2.3 T-PRIDE Scheme

In order to encourage entrepreneurship among the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), the
Government of Telangana launched a special incentive package scheme under the Telangana State Program
for Rapid Incubation of Dalit Entrepreneurs (T-PRIDE) in 2014. During 2019-20, approximately 5,603
units of SC entrepreneurs with an amount of Rs.216.39 crores and 2,870 units of ST entrepreneurs with
an amount of Rs.139.13 crores have been provided with financial incentives under the T-PRIDE scheme.
4.3 Overviews on Select Thrust Areas
Telangana’s 2017 Industrial Policy Framework identifies 14 thrust areas in which the state may have
particularly high potential for growth. This section discusses a selection of these thrust areas in more depth.

4.3.1 Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
The pharmaceuticals industry is a key contributor to GVA in the state. It contributed Rs. 14,252 crores
to GVA in 2016-17, accounting for approximately 32% of the industrial GVA. This is particularly notable
given that the pharmaceutical sector accounted for only 4.3% of total units. Hyderabad is the Pharma
Capital of India, with over 600 life sciences companies having combined value of USD 50 billion and
contributing 35% of India’s pharmaceuticals production. Hyderabad is also home to India’s largest bio
cluster, Genome Valley, housing about 200 companies.
Figure 4.7 GVA in Pharmaceuticals, 2014-2017 Figure 4.8 Employment in Pharmaceuticals, 2014-2017
Figure 4.9 Fixed Capital in Pharmaceuticals, 2014-2017
4.3.1.1 Recent Developments and Key Initiatives

The Government of Telangana has taken various proactive initiatives to strengthen the existing
pharmaceuticals base in the state. The Life Sciences Policy of Telangana emphasizes the growth of five key
sub-sectors: Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Bio-Services and Nutraceuticals, with the
objective of attracting large investments in these areas.
The state has also supported the establishment of multiple industrial parks focused on pharmaceuticals,
including:
• Hyderabad Pharma City, which is conceived as one of the biggest Pharmaceutical parks in the world,
spread over an area of 19,330 acres with an investment potential of Rs.64,000crores and employment
potential of 4.20 lakh
• Medical Devices Park, which has been developed at Sultanpur in Sanga Reddy district across250
acres, with an investment potential of Rs.1,000crores and employment potential of 5,000
Table 4.4 below describes recent developments in some of these key initiatives.

Table 4.4 Key Initiatives of Telangana State
Initiative 2017-18 2018-19
Accorded IALA status(Industrial Expansion of the cluster with
• •
Area Local Authority) 300acres
Government announced Genome 1 million square feet of ready to
Genome Valley • •
valley 2.0 use lab spaces
Strategic regional master plan
•
for Genome valley2.0
Received environment clearance
Hyderabad PharmaCity •
from MoEFCC
16 units in the process of
•
Country’s largest medical device setting up
Medical Devices Park •
park launched on 17th June 2017 • 920 crores of investment
• Proposed employment of 3826
Source: Annual Report of Industries Department - 2017-19 and 2019-20
4.3.2 Food Processing

Food processing forms a key linkage between agriculture and industry.It holds high potential for employment
generation for much of Telangana’s population and contributes substantially to the state’s industrial GVA.
The sector comprises rice mills, dairy, meat products, oil mills, chocolates, bakery products, sugar, animal
feed, and preservation of fruits/vegetables. In addition, Telangana has high potential to diversify its food
processing, as it is a producer of various crops like turmeric, sweet orange, mango, and soybean, among
others.
As per the ASI 2016-17, there were 3,394 food processing factories in the state with a total GVA of
Rs.3,002crore. The highest number of units in this sector was reported under the category of ‘rice mills’.
Figure 4.10 GVA in Food Processing, 2014-2017 Figure 4.11 Employment in Food Processing, 2014-2017

Figure 4.12 Fixed Capital in Food Processing, 2014-2017

Provisions offered by the state to firms in the sector include financial support for industries across the
food value chain; collaboration between government, industry, and academia to build infrastructure; and
a focus on innovation and agri-tech startups.
Major food processing projects (i.e. worth Rs. 2,000 crore in capital investment) under implementation at
present include: (i) ITC; (ii) Plant Lipids; (iii) Lulu; (iv) Smart Agro; (v) Too Yumm; (vi) Monin; (vii) DXN;
(viii) Bikanervala; (ix) TSIIC; and (x) Jersey. Key achievements in the sector are listed in Table 4.5 below.
Table 4.5 Key Achievements in Food Processing Sector
Food Parks • Creation of 16 designated food parks that provide allottable area of approx.
4,000 acres for food industries to set up
• Manufacturing units in parks can avail a subsidy of 35% up to 5 crores
Cold chain projects • Commencement of operations for seven integrated cold chain projects and one
mega food park with total fixed capital investment of more than 300 crores
Manufacturing • Entry of major Indian and global brands to manufacture in Telangana and
expansion of multiple food processing enterprises
Farmers and food • Establishment of a platform to provide market linkages for small farmers with
processing large food processing and retail companies
• Pilots for contract farming, collective procurement, and private label food
processing initiated
Source: Annual Report of Industries Department 2018-19
4.3.3 Electronics
Telangana currently accounts for 6% of electronics production in the country, with over 250 companies
employing more than 50,000 employees across different sub-segments.The heart of the electronics ecosystem
lies in and around Hyderabad.The city houses key global players in the MSM and Mega industries sectors,
such as Nvidia, Motorola, Qualcomm, AMD, CDAC, Cypress, etc., in addition to home grown companies
such as BHEL, BEL, HBL, ECIL, etc. Recently, Hyderabad has attracted investments from giants such as
Apple, Micromax, etc. and has cemented its position as a promising electronics investment zone on the
global map.

Figure 4.13 GVA in Electronics, 2014-2017 Figure 4.14 Employment in Electronics, 2014-2017
Figure 4.15 Fixed Capital in Electronics, 2014-2017

The Telangana State Electronics Policy came into force in 2016 to evangelize the Electronics System Design
Manufacturing (ESDM) Ecosystem in the state and country. The policy offers a range of monetary and non-
monetary benefits in the form subsidies on power and water,
reimbursements on expenditure, single window clearances,
and earmarking land for electronics manufacturing clusters.
Telangana has already set up two EMCs covering a total of
912 acres near Hyderabad to promote the electronics industry
(at Raviryala and Maheswaram).
E-city features over 2,00,000 square feet of plug-and-play
built-up area for electronics manufacturing. Telangana is also
establishing an E-Energy Park across 300 acres (Phase I) for
Li-ion battery manufacturing and other supporting industries for the EV ecosystem.
The Telangana State ESDM ecosystem has shown promising initial growth in investment and employment
over the last 3 years. ESDM received proposals totaling INR 4,880 crores of investment, an increase of close
to 88% in 2019 alone. The total investment outlay is spread across various sectors (like consumer electronics,
e-waste, LED/lighting, mobile manufacturing, packaging and films, power adaptors, PCBs, and telecom
products) and various scales of projects. Units such as HFCL, Micromax, OppoOnePlus, and Skyworth
have expressed interest to set up state-of-the-art Industrial Townships for Electronics Manufacturing and
R&D centers.

4.3.4 Automotive
Telangana has the potential to be a global go-to destination for Greenfield investments by major Indian
and global automotive manufacturers. Various fleet operators in partnership with vehicle suppliers chose
Telangana as their initial test markers attributing to the customer profile and strong urban transportation
demand.The vision of the sector is to enable the same in both traditional as well as advanced mobility
solutions. The state has also drafted an EV policy that has been hailed as one of the most comprehensive
EV policies in India.
Figure 4.16 GVA in Automotive, 2014-2017 Figure 4.17 Employment in Automotive, 2014-2017
Figure 4.18 Fixed Capital in Automotive, 2014-2017

Key highlights in the automotive sector are described in Table 4.6 below.
Table 4.6 Key Highlights in the Automotive Sector
Launches • Uber launched its Electric Car fleet in Hyderabad in partnership with Mahin-
dra Electric
• Zoomcar initiated a switch of its vehicle fleet in Hyderabad towards electric,
with an initial count of 40 electric cars
• IKEA, WIPRO, Cognizant, among others, have also taken steps to shift to EV
Proposals in process • Olectra Greentech finalized a proposal for setting up an Electric Bus
Manufacturing unit with an investment of INR 1,000 crore and direct
employment potential of 4,600
• Gayam Motor Works submitted a proposal to set up an Electric Three-Wheeler
plant with an investment of INR 260 crore
• Hyundai Mobis submitted a proposal to expand its technology center activity
in Hyderabad with an employment potential of 2,500 engineers
Recognitions • Hyderabad was recognized by NITI Ayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (USA)
as one of 6 lighthouse cities in India, for implementation of EV pilot projects
• Hyderabad was selected as one of the nine cities for GoI’s Electric Bus pilot
under the FAME scheme (Hyderabad has the single largest electric bus fleet in
any Indian city)
Source: Annual Report of Industries Department - 2018-19
4.4 Other Sector Overviews

4.4.1 MSME Sector in Telangana
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector has emerged as a highly vibrant and dynamic
sector of Telangana’s economy over the years. The MSME sector plays a pivotal role in providing
employment opportunities at comparatively lower capital cost for those who are low skilled, apart from
facilitating rural industrialization. It provides complementary products to large industries and contributes
enormously to inclusive growth and regionally balanced development of the state.
There has been a steady growth in the number of MSME registrations over the years. As many as 8,435
MSME units have commenced their operations since formation of the state, with an investment of about
Rs.11,487crore. Since January 2015, MSMEs have provided additional employment opportunities to
approximately 1.59 lakh persons.Details on MSMEs established since 2015 are given in Table 4.7.
Table 4.7 Details on MSMEs established since 2015
Sl. Investment Employment Generated
Category No. of Units
No. (Rs. crore) (in Numbers)
1 Micro 4,899 1,370 48,042
2 Small 3,271 7,288 88,383
3 Medium 265 2,829 23,074
Total 8,435 11,487 1,59,499
While micro industries account for approximately 58.07% of total units, their share of investment and
employment generation is comparatively less—11.92% and 30.12%, respectively. Small units account for
63.44% of total MSME investment and 55.41% of total MSME employment—the highest for both categories.
One highlight in this sector is that an MSME Green Industrial Park is being developed at Dandumalkapur,
Yadadri District in association with the Telangana Industrial Federation (TIF), covering 441.66 acres.
Approximately 400 MSME units are expected to start their operations in the park by 2020.
4.4.1.1 Credit to Micro and Small Enterprises under Annual Credit Plan 2019-20
The state has been making continuous efforts to facilitate growth of MSMEs by providing adequate credit
supply to the sector. Rs. 21,420 crore is targeted towards MSMEs in the SLBC’s annual credit plan in
2019-20.

4.4.2 Handloom Industry in Telangana
The Handloom and Power-loom Sector is an important sector both in terms of employment and economic
contribution in rural areas. The state has felt the necessity of uplifting this sector through adequate
budgetary support and interventions, some of which are described below:
4.4.2.1 NethannakuCheyutha (Thrift Fund Scheme)
Under the existing Co-operative Thrift Fund scheme for Handloom weavers, in which the weaver is
contributing 8% of their wage and an equal amount of 8% is contributed by the state Government.
Previously, the scheme was intended only for weavers working in Co-operative Sector. Now, the Government
has decided to extend the scheme to all the weavers in the state, both in Co-operative fold and Out-side Co-
operative fold—including ancillary workers (Like warpers, winders, dyers, designers etc.) who are connected
with Handloom weaving. The Government has enhanced its share from 8% to 16% and has released
Rs.60.00 crores in this regard for the year 2017-18. Further, enrolment of the weavers into the scheme is
in progress.
4.4.2.2 Input Subsidy Linked Wage Compensation Scheme—40% Subsidy for Yarn Dyes and
Chemicals (ChenethaMithra)
The scheme is applicable to all the Handloom weavers in Co-op and Outside Co-op Fold; PHWCS; weaver
entrepreneurs engaged in weaving profession; and individual weavers forming self-help groups purchasing
Cotton Hank Yarn, Domestic Silk, and Wool & Dyes &
Chemicals through NHDC empanelled firms.
4.4.2.3 Loan Waiver Scheme
Government has introduced loan waiver scheme to relieve
individual weavers from indebtedness, to enable them to
obtain fresh working capital from banks to eke out their
livelihood. This benefit is applicable for the Individual
Working Capital Loans taken by Handloom weavers from
Nationalized Banks and DCCBs for the period from
01.04.2010 to 31.03.2017 up to Rs.1.00 lakh and also
above Rs.1.00 lakh (subject to the maximum ceiling of Rs.1.00 lakh only) including the closed loans with
certain operational guidelines.
4.4.2.4 National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)
The major components of the Scheme are:
a) Technology upgradation: Purchase of looms and accessories with individual intervention providing
direct benefit to the individual handloom weavers.
b) Skill upgradation: Providing training in weaving, dyeing, designing and managerial aspects to
improve the skills of Handloom weavers.
c) Infrastructure facilities: Construction of workshed, Common Facility Centres (CFC) including
Common Service Centres (CSCs) and Dye Houses in the Block Level Handloom clusters.
d) Other components: Formation of consortium, Self Help Groups (SHG), Awareness programmes,
Product development, purchase of CATD (Computer Aided Textile Design) system, corpus fund to
yarn depot, engaging Cluster Development Executive (CDE) and Designer.

Regarding power-looms, there are 49,112 in the state, out of which a majority are located in Sircilla town.
Most power-looms in use are low-end varieties, having consumption of only 5 HP. Important schemes have
been initiated by the Government towards welfare of the power-loom industry, such as in-situ upgradation
of plain power-looms under Power Tex India w.e.f 01.04.2017. The Government has released its share of
Rs.2.76 crores to the manufacturers towards upgrading 2,405 looms.
On a related note, the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park (KMTP) is being established to develop Warangal as
the Textile Hub of India. The KMTP is being developed across 2000 acres to cover the entire value chain,
from ginning to garmenting. It will include world class infrastructure, a common effluent treatment plant,
and state of the art machinery. So far, 22 investors have entered MoU for establishment of units with an
investment flow of Rs.3,400 crores. It is expected to generate employment to 28,800 members.

CHAPTER
Services 5
Summary
The services sector emerged as the major growth-inducing sector in the state of Telangana.
Services sector’s contribution mainly comes from trade, tourism & hospitality, transport, storage,
communications, information technology and related services, repair services, financial services, real
estate, educational and health services, social and personal services, public administration, etc. Most
jobs in services are both low paying and low quality, while a small percentage of jobs are highly
remunerative and high quality. This is largely because the majority of service employment continues
to be in the informal sector.
The present chapter delineates brief background on services, progress on major schemes and policy
initiatives related to key service sectors, and more detailed description of performance in the tourism
and IT/ITeS sectors.
5.1 Background on Services in Telangana

The share of services in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) increased significantly from 57 percent in
2013-14 to 65 percent in 2019-20. Growth in services has largely been fuelled by IT and business services.
The state holds a leading position in IT and ITeS in the country in terms of production and exports. In
addition, tourism is an employment intensive service. Tourism offers both direct and indirect employment
potential for the state. Some of the direct employment potential is in the development of accommodation
services, restaurants, transport services, recreation services, health, textiles and clothing, and gems and
jewelry. Development initiatives in the sector include augmentation of infrastructure and services at hotels,
showcasing the distinct culture and traditions of Telangana. The Telangana State Tourism Development
Corporation (TSTDSC) has significantly strengthened the tourism supporting system, ensuring facilities
to tourists after formation of State.
5.2 Major Government Initiatives in Services
5.2.1 T-Hub
On 26th November 2019, T-Hub—in partnership with Department of Science and Technology and NPCI—

launched its FinTech Accelerator program to coach FinTech startups. T-Hub is hosting several innovation
hubs of corporates at its premises, with the latest being NPCI’s 1st Innovation Hub “txnnxt”, for many
startups to use NPCI products and resources with ease. 4 of T-Hub Lab’s 32 startups were awarded HDFC
Bank CSR Grants. 5 startups (AllizHealth, Click & Pay, Intelli-Vision, Auth Me, and VaDR) of the 70+
startups that graduated from Corporate Innovation programs since 2016 were acquired in the last financial
year.
In addition, T-Hub, as one of the partner incubators, has been engaging with Ministry of Defence and
Bharat Dynamics Limited on the Defence India Startup Challenge.
5.2.1.1 T-Hub Phase II
After achieving a phenomenal success in the establishment of T-Hub, T-Hub Phase II is being constructed
on 3 acres of land with a total built up space of 3,50,000 square feet. It will provide IT incubation space for
4,000 IT Entrepreneurs/Professionals. T-Hub Phase-II will be operational by April 2020.
5.2.2 WE Hub
As a step towards promoting inclusivity and advancing the
participation of women in the economy, the Government
conceptualized “WE Hub Foundation” and announced
its creation in 2017. WE Hub is a first of its kind State-
led platform, with the primary goal to promote and foster
women’s entrepreneurship by way of incubation, access to
Government, and building a collaborative ecosystem.
5.2.2.1 Key activities in 2019-20
a) WE Hub facility inauguration on March 28th 2019
WE Hub moved into a 12,000 square foot facility located in B.R. Ambedkar Open University
Hyderabad. Since WE Hub’s inception on March 8, 2018, entrepreneurs have received support in
the form of:
• Start-up incubation
• Knowledge, technical and mentoring support
• Access to government liaison
• Access to global markets
b) WE Hub + MSME-DI facilitate credit linkages for
women entrepreneurs
WE Hub awarded loan sanction letters for 16 Women
entrepreneurs for amounts ranging from Rs. 3 lakhs to
1.3 Crores. For credit facilitation, WE Hub worked with
MSME-DI and SBI SME for operationalizing funds under
the MUDRA, Stand up India & CGTMSE Schemes.
c) WEHUB + GIZ (German Development Agency)
collaborate on Project Her & Now for women entre-
preneurs in Tier 2 & Tier 3 Regions of Telangana
WE Hub, in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft
für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, has

launched two dedicated programmes for Women Entrepreneurs: Incubation and Acceleration under
the name of Project “Her & Now”. A 3-day residential workshop along with field exposure was
conducted by WE Hub in Hyderabad with 29 Entrepreneurs from Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar,
Khammam, Warangal, Sangareddy, Suryapet, Medchal, Medak, focusing on increasing the financial
and technical knowledge required to build enterprises. WE Hub has collaborated with the Australian
Consulate in Chennai to run a Social Enterprise Accelerator program. The program helps women-led
social enterprises scale up into self-sustaining businesses.
d) WE Hub First Cohort Graduation
26 start-ups, which were part of the first ever incubation cohort of WE Hub, graduated in September 2019.
The graduating start-ups have significantly scaled operations; 24 of these start-ups have moved at least 3
stages. 3 start-ups were selected to pilot innovative digitisation and energy optimisation solutions at P&G’s
Hyderabad plant that manufactures Ariel, Tide, and Pampers.
5.2.3. Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK)
Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) is a not-for-profit organization established by the
Government of Telangana to build synergy between academia, industry and government. TASK is a first-
of-its-kind initiative in the country with an objective to strengthen the quality of graduates coming out
of Degree & Engineering colleges by imparting industry-relevant technical and soft skills. TASK imparts
skilling programs in emerging technologies that are being currently deployed in the IT/ITES Industry.
TASK has so far trained over 1 lakh students from 527 colleges in Telangana.
a) Scope
TASK works on three primary areas:
• Educating students on latest technologies;
• Building entrepreneurial temper among students and guiding budding entrepreneurs; and
• enhancing the employability quotient (by enhancing professional, organisational, and personal
skills) of the youth in the state.
The intention is to give students a real-time experience of modern day workplaces, facilitate
internship opportunities, and offer industrial training and industrial visits. Additionally, TASK
has a placement department that helps all the students registered with TASK find suitable job
opportunities.
b) Finishing Schools
TASK finishing school is a specially designed program for unemployed graduates. Through this
program, unemployed youth with graduate degrees in engineering and life sciences are trained in
specific technologies and skill sets required for a specific job role for 8 to 10 weeks. From 2015 to
2019, 9,989 youths were trained under this program and 5,873 were placed.
c) Life Sciences Training
Students of life sciences are given training in medical coding, billing, vaccine skill development
programs, pharmacovigilance, and operation of modern analytical laboratory instruments. Job-
oriented training for employment as home nursing aides, phlebotomy assistants and general duty
assistants was initiated in 2019.
d) ESDM
TASK is charged with implementing the Electronic System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) scheme,
a central government scheme within “Make in India” that seeks to facilitate skill development among
students/unemployed youth from 9th and 10th standard onwards; ITI; Diploma; and Undergraduates
(non-engineering graduates & engineering graduates). It aims to increase their employability to work
in manufacturing and service support functions. So far 9314 persons were trained and 6785 persons
were given certificates.
e) PMGDISHA
Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan (PMGDISHA) aims to train one person in
every family across the country in digital literacy. The scheme would empower citizens in rural areas
by training them to operate computer or digital access devices. With the help of CSC Coordinators
in the districts, TASK will identify the institutions which will be registering the training centers on
the Online Monitoring Application (OMA) cum Learning Management System (LMS) and impart
training. 50 PMGDISHA training centers in 16 districts in Telangana have been enrolled with TASK
and 4284 students have been trained so far.
f) Skills on Wheels
To train and place the unemployed youth of Telangana, TASK has initiated a unique program in
collaboration with Steinbeis Academy, Germany. The Skills on Wheels project aims to enhance solar
technical skills for SSC/Inter/ITI/Diploma and above qualified unemployed youth and make them
employable in Telangana’s solar industries. So far 232 members were trained and 171 were given
placement.
g) Aerospace
TASK has rolled out an Aerospace and Aviation Sector Training Program for unemployed graduates
in ECE, EEE, Mechanical, and Aeronautical Engineering. Courses include:
1) Aerospace Technical Publication: (For Aeronautical and Mechanical candidates)
2) Aerospace Structure Design (For Mechanical and Aeronautical)
3) Avoinics (For ECE and EEE candidates) are being conducted to improve their employability.
5.2.4 Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC)
The Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) was set up in 2017 under the State Innovation Policy with a
three-fold mandate:
• To promote the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship;
• To promote innovation in Government departments and organizations; and
• To build a culture of innovation from the school stage and college level.
a) All India Radio—1000 Wala
This radio program features an achiever every day, morning 8-9 am to make the stories of innovators
and different startups from Telangana reach every household of Hyderabad.
b) Government Mentor Program (GMP)
As part of the programme, a Government department would be chosen along with problem statements
concerned to the department, for which startups from all over India will get a chance to apply. In
the first cohort, RHPD Solutions, a startup based out of Telangana, has been chosen by the Police
Department for monitoring traffic signals using Google maps.
c) Jagriti Sustainable Enterprise Awards 2019
3 innovators from Telangana won laurels at the 3rd edition of the Jagriti Sustainable Enterprise
Awards 2019, held in collaboration with CocaCola India on November 28 and 29 at Sydenham

Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) college in
Mumbai. Out of the six winners across the nation, three are from Telangana.
5.2.5 Society for Telangana State Network (SoFTNET)
Society for Telangana State Network (SoFTNET) aims to provide quality education by harnessing the
potential of satellite communications and information technology. SoFTNET channelizes various
educational and training resources and enables quality faculty to reach out to last mile institutions. Its
training facilities in the area of Women and Child Welfare, Rural Development, Skill Development,
Health, Agriculture Extension, etc. help the end users get acquainted with developments in various fields.
SoFTNET has established collaborations with ISRO, TASK, and Education departments to carry out its
activities.
5.3 Sector Overviews
5.3.1 IT/ITeS
Hyderabad is recognized as one of the leading information technology (IT) hubs globally. It houses
over 1500 IT/ITES companies, which together employ over 5.4 Lakhs professionals and support indirect
employment for over 7 Lakh people.
5.3.1.1 The performance of IT/ITES sector
During 2018-19, the total value of software and IT products exports accounted for Rs.1,09,219 crores
(US $ 15.6 billion), exhibiting growth of 17%--significantly higher than the national growth rate of 7.8%.
Telangana contributes to over 11% share of the country’s IT exports and Hyderabad ranks 2nd in terms
of total revenues from the IT sector in the country. IT sector exports from Telangana account for 50% of
total exports from the state.
Figure 5.1 IT / ITeS Exports, 2014-15 to 2018-19
Source: Commerce & Export Promotion Department, Commissionerate of Industries

Figure 5.2 Employment in IT/ITeS, 2014-15 to 2018-19
Source: ITE&C Department

5.3.1.2 ICT Policy
Government of Telangana has launched the ICT Policy to attract investments, generate employment, and
thus augment the growth of the IT/ITeS sector. The objective of the ICT Policy is to make Telangana the
most preferred technology investment destination in the country, to attract niche segments which are fast
emerging, and to evolve new verticals in technology sectors.
Apart from the ICT Policy, the Government of Telangana has also launched the Electronics Policy
(discussed in the Industries chapter), IMAGE Policy Innovation & Rural Technology Center Policy to
augment growth in these sectors and encourage investments and employment generation. It has also
launched sector-specific policies such as Data Centres Policy, Open Data Policy, Cyber Security Policy,
Data Analytics Policy, IoT Policy and eWaste Policy. Apart from the proactive policies of the Government,
another reason for preferring Hyderabad is the availability of a large pool of skilled workers.
5.3.1.3 Development of Tier II cities as IT Hubs
The Government of Telangana aspires to extend the benefits of information technology to the last mile
of the state and to all citizens, especially those in Tier II cities and rural areas. In order to promote
balanced socioeconomic development in the state, and to ensure technology jobs for youth from various
districts, the government is developing IT Incubation Centres in Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam and
Nizamabad District.

a) Warangal
The IT Incubation Centre in Warangal has been constructed by TSIIC across 2 acres with a total built
up area of 15,000 square feet to enable start-up, micro, small and medium IT companies to operate
in a “Plug and Play” and hassle-free environment. This IT Incubation Centre will provide direct &
indirect IT employment to 1000 educated youth of Warangal. Some of the prominent companies
which have established their operations in Warangal IT Incubation Centre include M/s. Cyient
company, M/s. Ventois Software Solutions, M/s. Kakatiya Solutions.
b) Khammam
The IT Incubation Centre in Khammam was taken up in an area of 50,000 square feet and will be
operational by March 2020. This IT Incubation Centre in both phases will create employment for
more than 2000 software professionals. 8 companies have expressed their willingness to establish
their software development centre in Khammam.
c) Karimnagar
The IT Incubation Centre in Karimnagar is being constructed by TSIIC in an area of 51,600 square
feet and will be operational by February 2020.
5.3.1.4 Telangana Fiber Grid Project
The Government of Telangana initiated the Telangana Fiber Grid (T-Fiber) project in 2015. T-Fiber’s
vision is to establish state-of-the-art network infrastructure that would facilitate the realization of Digital
Telangana to 10 Zones (33 Districts). The network will be capable of delivering 16-20 Mbps to households
and a minimum of 100 Mbps to all government institutions, and will be scalable to 1Gbps per institution.
As part of BHARATNET Phase II, India, T-Fiber has signed an MoU to establish the network to connect
mandals to gram panchayats, and is expected to complete the network by the end of 2021.
5.3.1.5 T-Works
T -Works is an initiative of the Government of Telangana with a vision to create and celebrate the culture
of makers, hobbyists, doers, creators, tinkerers, and inventors in India. It will facilitate entrepreneurs
to design, develop, and test innovative hardware products in the areas of electronics, mechanics, and
mechatronics through active collaboration with industry, academia, experts, and other stakeholders. Phase
1 will be India’s largest prototyping centre, at 78,000 square feet.
In November 2019, T-Works launched the Intellectual Property Facilitation Cell (IPFC). It is now available
for start-ups, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, makers, and rural innovators with the objective of promoting IP
among hardware entrepreneurs.
5.3.1.6 IT-Electronic Service Delivery (ESD)
Electronic Service Delivery (ESD) seeks to deliver government services to citizens and businesses of all strata
while maintaining focus on improving the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of service delivery.
The objective is to provide smart, citizen-centric, ethical, efficient, and effective governance facilitated by
technology.
ESD has added a host of mobile channels such as App, SMS, IVR, and USSD for delivery of G2C and
B2C services to citizens. ESD currently facilitates the delivery of 550+ services of 40+ Govt departments
to citizens of Telangana through multiple channels such as Mobile App, MeeSeva centres, and MeeSeva
portal.

Citizens served by MeeSeva (in Cr) Amount Transacted on MeeSeva (in Rs Cr)
4,814 4,487
3,931 3,962
3.92 3.60
3.11 3.46 3.45 2,675
1.47 1,210
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Number of Services Number of Participating Depts/Agencies

538
425 458
410 102
85
67 73
235 247
42 46
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Source: ITE&C Department

a) MeeSeva 2.0
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e-governance initiatives in India.
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ETAAL web site. The Electronic Service
Delivery channels about 1.5 Lakh
citizens every day. Transactions worth
Rs. 10-12 crores are carried out every day, making it the largest such platform in the country.
MeeSeva 2.0 was rolled out in March 2019.
b) T-Wallet
T-Wallet is the official digital wallet of Telangana, launched on 1st June 2017. It is the first digital
wallet owned by any state government in India. T-Wallet was introduced to help citizens to make
cashless payments effortlessly and avail both government and private services. It is available as
an Any Time Any Where digital payment option for everyone. Citizens without a phone can use
T-Wallet through many of the 4500+ MeeSeva centers using their Aadhar number with biometric
authentication. T-Wallet has been made available in three languages: English, Telugu, and Urdu.
Over the last year, T-Wallet has been integrated with multiple departments—such as Labour, Traffic
Police, TSRTC, and Civil Supplies—and with various services—such as disbursement of Rs.2 Cr
SCDD Scholarships, Streenidhi, Vijaya Dairy, etc. Cash withdrawal using T-Wallet is another option
available to citizens. As a special case, RBI has provided permission to T-Wallet to carry out the cash
out process in MeeSeva centres on a pilot basis for 3 months across 5 districts.

c) Real-time Digital Authentication of Identity (RTDAI)
ESD conceptualized a solution called RTDAI, which enables a document-less presence-less governance
mechanism using Big Data and artificial intelligence. RTDAI facilitates key processes of government
departments, such as name verification, photograph verification, ID verification, etc. for service
delivery.
d) Samagra Vedika
The Government of Telangana has envisioned and executed Samagra Vedika, a smart e-governance
solution that maps citizen records in various databases and enables government officials to make
informed decisions. The platform is already functional and approximately 20 departments are
integrated with current data volume of 32 Crores.
Owing to its utility and potential, Samagra Vedika found a mention in the Economic Survey of
India 2019. The Economic Survey appreciated the integrated approach adopted by the Government
of Telangana in leveraging databases of various government departments for informed decision
making.
e) Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS)
The Government of Telangana has conceptualized an initiative to enable citizens to withdraw cash
from MeeSeva Centres through an Aadhar-enabled Payment System (AePS) by partnering with Kotak
Mahindra Bank. Starting from 5 districts in the month of July 2018, AePS has been rolled out in all
districts of Telangana.
f) Delegates visits to ESD Telangana
More than 20 teams from India and abroad, comprising 200+ delegates, visited Telangana to
understand the successful operations and implementation process of the state’s electronic service
delivery platform. State delegations came from Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Assam,
Kerala, Goa, Uttarakhand, and Punjab and international delegations came from France, Ethiopia,
Kazakhstan, Kenya, Turkey, Tanzania, Nigeria, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, Botswana, South Sudan,
Afghanistan, Uganda, Libya, Swaziland, Niger, Bhutan, and Kyrgyzstan.
5.4.1 Tourism
Telangana is well endowed with a rich heritage, culture, and varied landscape, and the Department of
Tourism, Telangana endeavours to promote the state as a global tourist destination.
Figure 5.3 Domestic and Foreign Tourist Arrivals, 2014-2019
Over the last 5 years, domestic tourist

arrivals have far outpaced foreign tourist
arrivals, accounting for nearly all tourist
arrivals during this period. That said,
foreign tourist arrivals have more than
tripled, reaching nearly 2.6 lakhs in 2019.
Source: Department of Tourism

5.4.1.1 Augmentation of infrastructure facilities
The Department has established Tourist Information Counters at Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi and
Kachiguda Railway Station, Hyderabad; put in place 20 Touch Screen Kiosks at various locations within the
twin cities for the benefit of visiting tourists; and developed tourist infrastructure facilities at Ananthasagar
in Chinnakoduru Mandal, Irkode Village in Siddipet District.
5.4.1.2 Tourism promotion, participation, and organizing festivals
The Department of Tourism, Government of Telangana, has conducted a detailed survey and study of
tourist locations and prepared Comprehensive District Tourism Development Plans. In all, 477 tourist
destinations have been identified in the State and a shelf of projects to develop these as destinations is
being prepared.
Furthermore, the Department prints various tourism promotional materials like district brochures, tourism
maps, coffee table books, and promotional films for the benefit of tourists. During the last two years,
the department has received National Tourism Awards under the category of “Best Tourism Promotion
Publicity material” from the Government of India.
The Department also organizes/participates in various fairs/festivals/marts/exhibitions/events for
promotion of Telangana tourism at the national level.
Buddha Jayanthi Festival Kumuram Bheem Festival Hon’ble CM visit to

on Buddha Poornima Day at Adilabad Medaram Jathara on 20th Feb, 2020
a) Ek Bharath Shreshta Bharath

The Government of India launched the Ek
Bharath Shreshta Bharath programme with a
vision to strengthen understanding among
the cultures of different states and to connect
people through the exchange of language,
trade, culture, travel and tourism, etc. It also
sought to promote greater understanding and
bonding between diverse cultures.
Telangana has been paired with the State of
Haryana and has entered into a Memorandum
of Understanding. Various activities have been undertaken between the two states, such as a Literary
Exchange festival, Kavi Sammelanam, participation of parade contingents on ceremonial occasions,
familiarization tours, etc.

b) Awards
• The annual guide of “Traveler” magazine of National Geographic ranked Hyderabad as the “Second
best place in the World that one should see in 2015”.
• The “Welcome to Telangana” video has been featured and reviewed on a leading UK Online Travel
Magazine, Easy Voyage, and has reached more than 3 million people all over the world through
social media platforms.
• “Telangana – Emerging International Film Destination” is the winner in the Tourism film section of
the ART & TUR Festival, 2016, Portugal.
• Telangana won the “Best Tourism Destination State” honor from the readers of Travel + Leisure
India – South Asia.
• Telangana received the award for “Most diversified film destination of the year (India)” at 4th
edition of Indywood Film Carnival on 3rd December, 2018.
• Telangana received National Tourism Awards for the year 2017-18 on 27th September, 2019 in New
Delhi in the following categories:
Category of Award Award to
Most Innovative use of IT – Department of Tourism, Government of
Social Media/Mobile App/website Telangana—iExplore Telangana mobile app
Medical Tourism Facility Apollo Hospitals

CHAPTER
Infrastructure 6
Summary
Since formation, as a mark of long-term planning and optimal fiscal allocation, the State of Telangana
has been strategically investing in infrastructure. While the State is leveraging on the pre-eminent
status of Hyderabad as a tertiary sector hub, it has been intensively investing in irrigation and power
for the development of the agricultural sector in the State. Telangana’s projects in irrigation have
become the subject of several case studies globally. Through initiatives such as the Kaleshwaram
LIP, Mission Bhagiratha and Mission Kakatiya, the State is creating a solid base for enhancing
farmer incomes sustainably over the coming decades, while providing a high quality of living for
its citizens through excellent facilities for basic services (power, water, sanitation and connectivity).
Even in other infrastructural sectors, the State has been creating benchmarks through its innovative
initiatives such as the 2bhk program (for housing) and its strong performance in National initiatives
such as the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).
6.1 Context
Infrastructure is a vital component for the state aspiring to excel in growth and development. The role
of infrastructure can never be discounted, as it contributes both directly and indirectly to the economy
and welfare of the state. An economy’s transition from the developing category to the developed depends
on availability of infrastructure, as it has multiplier effect on all the three sectors – primary, secondary
and tertiary. Economic (physical) infrastructure consists of irrigation, power projects, roads, water supply,
railways, airports, etc., and social infrastructure comprise of schools, universities, hospitals, dispensaries,
etc. Economic infrastructure contributes towards ‘growth’ and social infrastructure contributes towards the
‘development’ of the country.
The state government has taken up various projects in key infrastructure sectors such as irrigation, drinking
water, power and roads, etc. Some of them are - mission mode completion of irrigation projects, large scale
drinking water project, restoration of minor irrigation tanks under Mission Kakatiya, widening of roads,
augmenting the power supply, expanding the housing for weaker sections by constructing double bedroom
houses, etc. No state in the country has achieved the feat of providing free 24x7 power to agriculture sector
and supply of drinking water to all households in such a short span of time.
6.2 Irrigation
6.2.1 Overview of Initiatives and Projects
The Government of Telangana has initiated several steps to augment water resources for the development
of the state. The following objectives guide the initiatives of the government:
• Providing timely and assured water to the farming sector
• Providing potable drinking water to all the inhabitants, and
• Providing water required for industrial development
The state government has been implementing various irrigation projects to transform the goal of providing
irrigation to at least one crore acres of land. In this direction, efforts are targeted towards completing all
long-pending major and medium irrigation projects, bridging the gap in irrigation potential by renovation
of existing irrigation infrastructure, and restoration and renovation of age-old irrigation tanks that are the
lifeline for the rural economy. The government has initiated several steps, such as:
• Re-engineering of projects to enhance the utility of the projects, duly ensuring water availability
and wider coverage, wherever necessary to suit to the needs of the state. These include (a) Pranahita
Chevella Project (taken up as the Pranahita and Kaleshwaram Projects), (b) J. Chokka Rao Devadula
Lift Irrigation Scheme, (c) Sitarama LIS (integration of two improperly planned projects), and (d)
Flood Flow Canal from Sri Ram Sagar Project (SRSP)
• Modernisation and restoration of existing irrigation systems to bring the contemplated ayacut under
irrigation, viz., Nagarjunasagar, Nizamsagar, Kadam, SRSP (Punarjeevana Pathakam), Rajolibanda
Diversion Scheme (RDS), Ghanpur Anicut, Sadarmatt Anicut, Musi, Satnala, Chelimelavagu, Swarna,
NTR Sagar, Palair Old Canal, etc.
• Grounding projects contemplated prior to state formation, i.e., Palamuru - Rangareddy LIS and
Dindi LIS
• Signing of landmark agreements with Maharashtra state, facilitating the expeditious completion of
Pranahita, Kaleshwaram, Chanaka-Korata and Lendi projects in Godavari Basin
• Giving enhanced budget support for expeditious project completion. Apart from state funding, the
government is also seeking financial assistance for the completion of major, medium and minor
irrigation projects from the Government of India under Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
(PMKSY)
• Adopting a new approach to land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation
• Increasing the use of sustainable methods of irrigation, such as plantations in project areas, along
canals and foreshores of reservoirs, construction of check dams to arrest silt in streams, etc.
The major rivers passing through the state are the Krishna, the Godavari and their tributaries such as Musi,
Manjira, etc. For harnessing the river waters, the government has undertaken 38 irrigation projects, consisting
of 22 major irrigation projects, 13 medium irrigation projects, one flood bank, and two modernisations
of existing projects. Since formation of the state, several projects were partially commissioned resulting in
creation of 70.10 lakh acres of new irrigation potential, while 10.00 lakh acres ayacut was stabilised under
the 38 projects. The following Major and Medium Irrigation projects are completed after formation of
Telangana state
Table 6.1 Irrigation Projects in Telangana
No. Category Projects

1. Koilsagar LIS
2. Alisagar LIS
1 Major Projects 3. Argula Rajaram – Guthpa LIS
4. Bhakta Ramadasu LIS
5. Singur Project canals
1. Ralivagu
2. Gollavagu
3. Mathadivagu
2 Medium Projects
4. Gaddena-suddavagu
5. Choutpally Hanumanth Reddy
6. Kinnersani
3 Modernization 1. Modernization of NSP/LI schemes from NSP
6.2.2 Flagship Initiatives - Kaleshwaram
To meet the desired quantum of 180 TMC of water from
River Godavari, for the development of backward areas in
the State, the Irrigation & CAD Department of Govt. of
Telangana outlined following objectives for the project.
• Diversion of 180 TMC of Godavari water to Sripada
Rao Yellampally project and subsequently to Mid
Manair Reservoir by lifting it to the lands on higher
contour which is found to be economically viable,
to bring large extents of lands in the basin under
irrigation
• To Create an additional ayacut of about 18.25 lakhs acres in Adilabad, Karimnagar, Medak, Nalgonda,
Nizamabad and Rangareddy districts including drinking water to Hyderabad and Secunderabad and
industrial requirements
• To stabilize shortfalls in planned utilization, under SRSP Stage-I & Stage-II, Flood Flow Canal,
Singur project and Nizam Sagar project
• To restore the ground water level to its original state by the way of shifting from usage of ground
water for irrigation to usage of surface water and conjunctive use of ground water for the same
The total cost of the project including additional items of work due to modifications required as per re-en-
gineering of packages is Rs.80,190.46 cr. The availability of water at Laxmi Barrage near Kaleshwaram site
after accounting for utilization by co-basin states for their ongoing and future projects and net availability
at Laxmi Barrage site have been worked out as 7993.5 MCM (282.3 TMC) in the DPR, and after scrutiny
by the CWC, New Delhi, approved at 284.3 TMC

Table 6.2 Salient Features of the Project Kaleshwaram
• Gravity Canal 1531 km
• Tunnel 203 km
• Pressure Mains/ Delivery Mains 98 km
• Total Length of the Water Conductor System 1832 km
• No. of Lifts 20 Nos as per DPR; 22 Nos as per latest
• No. of reservoirs 20 Nos as per DPR; 17 Nos as per latest
• Total Capacity of reservoirs 147.71 TMC as per DPR; 141 TMC as per latest
• Total Water being lifted from Godavari river 195 TMC
• Water lifted from SYP 20 TMC
• Ground Water 25 TMC
• Total Water Availability 240 TMC
• Water for Irrigation (New + Stabilization Ayacut) 169 TMC
• Ayacut to be irrigated (New) 18,25,700 Acres
• Ayacut to be irrigated (Stabilization) 18,82,970 Acres
• Drinking Water supply (Twin cities & enroute 40 TMC

villages )
• Water supply to Industries 16 TMC
• Designed Power Rating 4627 MW as per DPR; 4959 MW as per latest
• Districts Benefitted 13 Districts (new ayacut) and 20 (including

stabilization)
6.2.2.1 Key Components

Key project components include
• Series of Barrages across River Godavari namely Laxmi (16.17 TMC), Saraswathi (10.87 TMC) &
Parvathi (8.83 TMC)
• Water conveyance system consisting of Gravity Canals and Tunnels. Total length of the water
conveyance system is 1832 Kms

Table 6.3 Links in the water conveyance system
Command Area
Link No. Particulars
Hectares Acres
From Laxmi Barrage on Godavari River to Sripada Yellampally
Link-I 12141 30000
Project
From Sripada Yellampally Project to Mid Manair Reservoir
Link-II - -
(Package 6, 7 & 8)
From Mid Manair Reservoir to Upper Manair Reservoir
Link-III 34864 86150
(Package 9)
From Mid Manair Reservoir to Konda Pochamma Reservoir
Link-IV 238478 589280
(Package 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14)
Link-V From Pkg-13 to Chityala (Package 15 & 16) 101902 251800
From Sri Komaravelly Mallana Sagar to Singur Reservoir
Link-VI 149349 369042
(Package 17, 18 & 19)
From SRSP Foreshore to Nizam Sagar Canals and upto Kondem
cheruvu (Package 20, 21 & 22) and to Dilwapur (Package 27)
Link-VII 202116 499428
and Hangarga (Package 28) village for Nirmal and Mudhole
Constituency
TOTAL 7,38,851 18,25,700
• Reservoirs to address the mismatch between demand and supply. There are existing reservoirs in
the system having overall capacity of 56 TMC, which will only act as transit storage for balancing
purpose, since there is already prior commitment for these storages. Therefore, the need for creation
of additional storage to the tune of about 75% of the overall requirement was necessary. The following
reservoirs of other systems are proposed to be utilized for this project as online balancing reservoirs
Table 6.4 Proposed Online Reservoirs and Capacities
Sl. Name of the Reservoir Location of Reservoir Capacity in

No TMC
1 Barrage at Medigadda with Ambatpally(V), Mahadevpur(M), Jayashankar- 16.17
FRL 100.0 m Bhupalpally Dist
2 Barrage at Annaram with Annaram(V), Mahadevpur(M), Jayashankar-Bhupalpally 10.87
FRL 119.0 m Dist
3 Barrage at Sundilla with Sundilla (V), Kamanpur (M), Peddapalli District 8.83
FRL 130.0 m
4 Medaram Reservoir Nandimedaram (V), Dharamaram (M), Peddapalli 0.78
FRL +233.00 District
5 Ananthagiri Reservoir Ananthagiri(V), Illanthakuntha (M), Rajanna Sircilla 3.50

Sl. Name of the Reservoir Location of Reservoir Capacity in
No TMC
6 Sri Ranganayaka Sagar Chandlapur (V), Chinnakodur (M), Siddipet District 3.00
FRL +490.00
(Imamabad Reservoir)
7 Sri Komaravelly Mallana Thoguta (V & M), Siddipet District 50.00
Sagar (Tadkapally)
FRL +557.00
8 Malkapet Reservoir Malakpet (V), Konaraopet (M), Rajanna Sircilla District 3.00
FRL +432.50
9 Konda Pochamma Pamulaparthy (V), Markook (M), Siddipet District 15.00
Reservoir (Pamulaparthy)
FRL +618.00
10 Gandhamalla Reservoir Gandhamalla(V), M. Turkapalle (M), Yadadri 9.86
FRL +500.00 Bhuvanagiri District
11 Baswapuram Reservoir Baswapur(V), Bhongir (M), Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 11.39
12 Bhumpally Reservoir Bhumpally (V), Sadashivanagar (M), Kamareddy 0.09
13 Kondem Cheruvu Badsi(V), Nizamabad (M), Nizamabad District 3.50
FRL +455.00
14 Thimmakka Palli Thimmakkapalli (V), Kamareddy (M), Kamareddy 1.50
15 Dharmaraopet tank Dharmaraopet(V), Sadashivanagar(M), Kamareddy 0.50
16 Muddojiwadi tank Muddojiwadi(V), Sadashivanagar(M), Kamareddy 0.50
17 Katewadi Reservoir Katewadi (V), Gandhari (M), Kamareddy District 0.50
FRL +561.00
18 Mothe Reservoir Mothe (V), Lingampet (M), Kamareddy District 2.00
FRL +568.00
TOTAL 141.00
6.2.2.2 Key Achievements
Water lifted as on 04/03/2020:
Link.1
1. Lakshmi pump house at Kannepally village Jayashankar bhupalapally district : 51.77 TMC
2. Saraswathi pump house at Gunjapadugu village Peddapally district: 46.53 TMC
3. Parvathi pump house:at Goliwada village Peddapally district : 44.06 TMC

Link.2:
4. Nandi pump house at Nandi medaram village Peddapally district: 59.94 TMC
5. Gayatri pump house at Laxmipur village Karimnagar district: 57.64 TMC
6.2.3 Flagship Initiatives – Mission Kakatiya
6.2.3.1 Overview
As per the census carried out in 2014, there are 46,531 Minor Irrigation Sources in the State with an
irrigation potential of about 10.12 lakh hectares, out of which only 37% is irrigated leaving a gap of 63%
irrigation potential created. To overcome and bridge the gap, Mission Kakatiya (named after the ancient
rulers) with a tag line, our village – our tank, is being implemented to restore all the minor irrigation tanks
with a vision to carry on the legacy of Kakatiyas with community participation ensuring sustainable water
supply to rural community in Telangana State
The tanks are used primarily for paddy cultivation for ensuring food security. Tanks are located in
hydrologically favourable sites, some of them in sequential chains or cascades, effectively capturing the
rainfall and serving different functions like irrigation, soil and water conservation, flood control, drought
mitigation, livestock, domestic uses, recharge of ground water, microclimate and protection of environment
of surroundings.
• The Government has planned to take up comprehensive restoration of all 46,531 water bodies and
proposed to take up one Mini Tank Bund for every constituency in a phased manner
• Government envisaged Mission Kakatiya as a People’s Participatory programme.
• Allowed Adoption of Tanks by donors
• Involved all the Government departments like Ground Water, Revenue, Forest, Fisheries, Rural
Development etc for effective implementation to achieve desired benefits
• A web site was launched with public interface to monitor activities both physical and financial
6.2.3.2 Progress and Impact
So far 27,584 Tank works have been taken up for restoration of 8,58,350 hectares with a cost of Rs.8735.32
Crores in a phased manner. Out of which 21,601 Tank works have been completed with an expenditure
of Rs.4352.80 Crores. As on December-2019, a gap ayacut of 6,09,460 Hectares has been stabilized duly
restoring the storage capacity to an extent of 8.94 TMC. Expenditure of Rs.4352.80 Crores has been
incurred overall
Table 6.5 Progress of Mission Kakatiya
SL. MISSION KAKATIYA

DETAILS
No. PHASE -I PHASE -II PHASE –III PHASE -IV TOTAL
1 No of tanks sanctioned 7959 8911 6083 4631 27584
2 Total Ayacut in Lakh Acres 6.92 6.87 4.10 3.32 21.21
3 Cost of Administrative 2522.64 3204.17 1618.20 1390.31 8735.32
Sanction Rs. in Crores

SL. MISSION KAKATIYA
DETAILS
No. PHASE -I PHASE -II PHASE –III PHASE -IV TOTAL
5 Works Completed 7934 8007 3918 1742 21601
Physically
6 Expenditure incurred in 1615.52 1781.50 685.02 270.76 4352.80
Crores
7 Total Ayacut including 6.75 5.40 2.03 0.88 15.06
Stabilization in Lakh Acres
for the completed works
8 Silt excavated in Lakh 1148.15 1003.73 271.35 107.40 2530.63
Cubic Meters
9 Storage capacity restored 4.05 3.54 0.96 0.38 8.94
in TMC for the works
completed
10 Works in progress (4-5) 20 856 2041 2472 5389
Impact (compared to 2013-14 year which had similar rainfall)
• An impact assessment survey shows a decrease in consumption of chemical fertilizers by 35 – 50%
which resulted in reduced expenditure on fertilizers by 27.6% over the base year. The decrease in
expenditure ranges from Rs.3700 to Rs.7500 per hectare per season, depending on the crops. Further,
the tank silt application contributed to increase in crop yields, reduction on soil erosion, increase
in soil moisture retention, levelling of plot sizes etc.
• It is reported that about 2.013 Million cubic meters of silt was removed from the tank beds in
Mission Kakatiya phase – I, II & III which ultimately resulted in extra storage of about 198.22 MCum
• Decrease of 19.2% in the gap ayacut. In 2013-14, the gap ayacut was 42.4% while it is 23.2% in the
year 2016-17, after implementation of the Mission Kakatiya phase-I
• Crop Yield: Increase is witnessed in the yields of paddy, cotton and jowar after Mission Kakatiya
Phase I over the base year. The increase is more significant in Rabi paddy (19.6%) and cotton (11.6%)
• There is an increase of household agricultural income by 78.5% in the tank ayacut area. The reason
for increase can be attributed to increase in irrigated area and the yields
• Large scale plantation of Toddy Trees on the bund slopes which strengthened the bund and generated
income to the rural poor
• Fisheries: Apart from the farmers, the other major beneficiary of Mission Kakatiya is the fishermen
community. Longer storage period of water in tanks has resulted in increased fish weight and so the
yield. On an average, there is an increase of 36-39% yield, particularly in the Rohu, Katla and Mrigala
types of fish
• Restoration is helping to meet most of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in general
and SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation). SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life below water), and
SDG 15 (Life on Land) in particular

6.2.3.4 Recognition
• NITI Ayog officials recommended Govt of India for financial assistance to the programme.
• Sri Rajender Singh, known as Water man of India visited Telangana and inspected Mission Kakatiya
works, and expressed satisfaction over the investments on restoration of age old minor irrigation
sources, and wished that this programme should be a model for all the states in the country
• British Parliamentary delegates visited the Mission Kakatiya works and expressed their appreciation
• The Union Minister for Water Resources Smt. Uma Bharathigaru appreciated the participation of
people in Mission Kakatiya programme and stated that Mission Kakatiya is an inspiration for Ganga
rejuvenation
• Dr. MS. Swami Nathan, the father of green revolution appreciated launching of Mission Kakatiya
• The Engineers from Central Water Commission, New Delhi and Engineering officials from States of
Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tamilnadu have visited the state for study
on implementation of Mission Kakatiya programme. They were inspired and motivated to suggest
their Governments to implement this type of project in their states
• The Delegates from 19 Countries i.e., Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives, Srilanka, South
Africa and from other countries have visited the Mission Kakatiya Programme and appreciated the
implementation of the progress and its results
• The International Commission on Irrigation& Drainage (ICID) which is a Non – Government
International Organisation has presented Heritage Irrigation Structure Large Tank, Kamareddy (V)
& (M) & Kamareddy District at Delhi in the month of November 2018 for preserving the Irrigation
Structure for more than 100 years of which the work was taken under Mission Kakatiya programme
• Central Board for Irrigation & Power, New Delhi has presented CBIP award 2019 for ‘’Excellence
in integrated water resources management’’ to Irrigation & CAD Department, Government of
Telangana for Mission Kakatiya on 04.01.2019
• In the 3rd World Irrigation Forum & the 70th International Executive Council Meeting that was
held in Bali, Indonesia from 1st September, 2019 to 7th September, 2019 the paper on “Mission
Kakatiya” was accepted for discussion by the committee of ICID – CIID
6.2.4 Other Ongoing Projects
• Alimineti Madhava Reddy Srisailam Left Bank Canal Project (AMRP) was started in 1983 with
an estimated cost of Rs. 8090.00 Crs. It provides irrigation facilities in the drought prone areas
of Nalgonda, Yadadri and Suryapet districts for 3 lakh acre Irrigated Dry (ID), besides supplying
drinking water to the fluoride affected villages enroute, utilizing 30 Thousand million cubic feet of
Krishna Water
• Dindi Lift Irrigation Scheme (Dindi LIS) envisages providing irrigation facility to 3.4 lakh acres
and drinking water to the most severely affected areas by fluoride and the drought prone areas of
Nalgonda, Rangareddy, Yadadri and Nagarkurnool. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 6190.00
Cr.

• Mahatma Gandhi Kalwakurthi Lift Irrigation Scheme is proposed to lift 25 Thousand million cubic
feet (TMC) of water from the foreshore of Srisailam Reservoir from level +244.40 M to + 502.00
M. in 3 stages to provide irrigation to 3.65 lakh acres and drinking water facility to the chronically
drought prone upland areas in Mahboobnagar, Rangareddy, Nagarkurnool and Wanaparthy districts.
The scheme consists of 4 balancing reservoirs at (i) Yellur (ii) Singotam (iii) Jonnalaboguda and (iv)
Gudipally Gattu. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 4896.24 Cr.
• Rajiv Bheema Lift Irrigation Scheme envisages lifting of water from river Krishna with two
independent lifts Priyadarshni Jurala Project and Ookachettivagu Project Reservoir. The project
contemplates to irrigate 2.03 lakh acres ayacut, with an estimated cost of the project is Rs. 2509.67
Cr. The districts covered under this project are Mahboobnagar, Nagarkurnool and Wanaparthy
• The Jawahar Nettempadu Lift Irrigation Scheme envisages creation of Irrigation Potential and
drinking water facilities for drought prone areas of Jogulamaba Gadwal district, by lifting water
from Krishna river from the foreshore of Priyadarshini Jurala project on the right flank near Upperu
(Village), Dharur (Mandal) to an extent of 2 lakh acres in total by utilising 21.425 TMC, with an
estimated cost of the project is Rs. 2331.47 Cr.
• Sri Rama Sagar Project Stage-II is from Km 284 to Km 346 of Kakatiya Canal. The project envisages
irrigation facility to an area of 1,78,068 ha.(4,40,000 Ac.) in the drought prone areas of the districts
Warangal, Khammam, Mahabubabad, Jangaon and Nalgonda utilizing about 24.405TMC of surface
water in conjunction with 4.703 TMC of ground water, with an estimated cost of the project is Rs.
1220.41 Cr
• Indiramma flood flow canal from SRSP - The Flood Flow Canal (FFC) project envisages Irrigation
facility to an area of 2.2 lakh acres in the drought prone areas of the districts Karimnagar, Siddipet,
Warangal, Janagaon, Jagityal, Peddapally and Rajanna Sircilla, duly diverting about 20 TMC of
surplus waters from Sri Rama Sagar Project during floods and storing in Balancing reservoirs, with
an estimated cost of the project is Rs. 10953.19 Cr
• J.Chokka Rao Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme provides for lifting of water from Godavari River
near Gangaram (V), Eturunagaram (M), Warangal District of Telangana to irrigate 6.21 Lakh Acres
in upland drought prone areas of the districts Suryapet, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Jangaon,
Karimnagar, Jayashankar Bhupalapally and Warangal(Rural & Urban) by utilizing 38.18 TMC of
water out of 467.24 TMC water available in the river Godavari, with an estimated cost of the project
is Rs. 13445.44 Cr
• Sripada Yellampally Project (SYP) is an important Milestone in the development of backward areas
of the districts Karimnagar, Jagityal, Rajanna Sircilla, Pedapally and Mancherial, and to tap the
available yield in Godavari River below the Sri Ram Sagar Project. It is proposed for construction
of barrage across river Godavari @ Yellampally (V), Ramagundam (M) Karimnagar District to store
20.175 TMC of water for irrigating an ayacut of 2,20,000 acres, with an estimated cost of the project
is Rs. 5837.48 Cr.
• Sita Rama Lift Irrigation Scheme is combining both Rajiv Dummugudem and Indira Sagar
Rudramkota Ayacut and uncovered ayacut of about 1.00 Lakh Acres totalling to 5.00 Lakh Acres in
Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam and Mahabubabad Districts. The Scheme is proposed to draw
water from Godavari River, on upstream of existing Dummugudem Anicut, with an estimated cost
of the project is Rs. 13057.98 Cr.

• The Government had taken up Thupakulagudem (Sammakka-Sarakka) barrage at Kanthanapalli,
Eturunagaram Mandal, Warangal District. The Project envisages lifting of 50 TMC of water from
Godavari river, with an estimated cost of the project is Rs. 2121 Cr.
• The Government accorded administrative approval for Rs.10,409 crores to lift 50 TMC water and
dropping into the existing Kakatiya canal for stabilization of SRSP Ayacut of 7.5 lakh acres under
Stage-I and II for the districts of Warangal, Nalgonda and Khammam
• Pranahita Chevella Project (Tummidihatti Barrage)- Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Pranahita project envisages
diversion of 20 TMC of water by constructing a barrage across River Pranahita, a major tributary to
River Godavari near Tummidihatti (V), Koutala (M), Adilabad District. This project consists of 1 to
4 packages in Kumuram Bheem-Asifabad and Mancherial Districts to irrigate an original ayacut of
56,500 acres and additional ayacut of 1,43,500 acres, with an estimated cost of the project is Rs. 6212
Cr.
• Neelwai Project:The project was designed across Peddavagu stream in G-9 (Pranahitha sub basin of
Godavari basin) to irrigate an ayacut of 13000 acres in two mandals (Vemanpally & Kotapally) of
Mancherial district, with an estimated cost of Rs. 211.32 Cr.
• Peddavagu near Jagannathpur - The 29 km long Right Flank Main Canal system creates irrigation
facilities to an area of 6,073 ha (15,000 acres) and provides drinking water to a population of 9750
persons in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district, with an estimated cost of the project is Rs. 244.66 Cr.
• Sri Kumuram Bheem Project proposed across Peddavagu stream near Ada (V), Asifabad (M), Kumuram
Bheem Asifabad district, to irrigate an ayacut of (18421 Ha) 45,500 Acres covering 69 villages in 4
Mandals i.e Asifabad, Wankidi, Kagaznagar and Sirpur (T) of Kumuram Bheem Asifabad District,
with an estimated cost of Rs. 882.31 Cr.
• The Modikuntavagu medium irrigation project located in Wazeedu mandal of Jayashankar
Bhupalpally district, to create a command area of 13,591 acres (5500 Ha), with an estimated cost of
Rs. 124.60 Cr.
• Palemvagu Project - A medium Irrigation Project across Palemvagu stream, a major tributary of river
Godavari. It is located near Mallapuram village, Venkatapuram Mandal of Jayashankar Bhupalpally
district. It provides irrigation facilities to 4100 hectares (10,132 acres) and drinking water supply,
• Lendi Project - This is an Inter State Major Irrigation project of Telangana and Maharashtra States,
Head works are located at Gonegoan (V) Mukhed (Tq), Nanded District of Maharashtra State. This
project is proposed to irrigate 49000 Acres, out of which the Irrigation Potential in Telangana would
be 22000 Acres and 27,000 Acres in Maharashtra, water and expenditure on the entire Project is to be
shared in the ratio of 38:62. The expenditure of Rs. 236.88 Crores and 318.45 Crores shall be borne
by Telangana and Maharashtra States respectively
6.2.5 Completed Projects
• Koilsagar lift Irrigation Scheme is constructed in 1955 to irrigate an ayacut of 50,250 acres. It is
proposed to lift 3.90 TMC of Water already allocated by the Krishna Water Tribunal to Koilsagar
lift irrigation scheme from the foreshore of Priyadarshini Jurala Project in Mahabubnagar district,

• Alisagar Lift Irrigation Scheme is intended to supplement the Irrigation facilities to the gap ayacut
of Nizamsagar Project in Navipet, Renjal, Yedpally, Nizamabad, Dichpally and Makloor Mandals
of Nizamabad District to the extent of 53,793 Acres and proposed to lift 720 Cusecs of water from
right bank of Godavari River near Kosli Village and Sanctioned an amount of Rs. 261.30 crore.
• Arugula Rajaram Guthpa Lift Irrigation Scheme is intended to supplement the Irrigation facilities to
the gap ayacut of Nizamsagar Project in Makloor (M), Nandipet (M), Armoor (M), Jakranpally (M),
Velpoor (M) & Balkonda (M) in Nizamabad Dist, to the extent of 38,792 Acres. The government
have Sanctioned an amount Rs. 210.85 crores and assistance received from AIBP is Rs.17.50 cr.
• Bhaktha Ramadasu Lift Irrigation Scheme - This Scheme is proposed to provide irrigation facilities
to 58958 acres upland & drought prone areas which were not covered by the NSP Left canal in
Khammam and Palair constituencies of Khammam District but localized at tail end of DBM 60 of
SRSP Stage –II. These areas are in Tirumalayapalem, Kusumanchi, Nelakondapally, Mudigonda and
Khammam rural mandals and accorded administrative sanction of Rs.90.87 crores.
• Singur Canals (M.Baga Reddy Singur Project) - The Singur Project has been constructed across
Manjira River, a tributary of River Godavari near Singur village, Pulkal Mandal, Medak district
with a permission for utilization of about 2 TMC of water from Singur Project for irrigating 40,000
Acres of ID in Kharif season in Andole and Sangareddy (M) of Medak district. The Government
accorded Administrative approval for Rs 88.99 crores in July 2005 and later revised for an amount
of Rs.165.67 Crores
• Ralivagu Project is intended to irrigate an ayacut of 6000 Acres in Mancherial District and is taken
up under EPC system under Jalayagnam, with an estimated cost of the project is Rs. 55.31 Cr.
• Gollavagu Project - A Medium Irrigation Project across Gollavagu a tributary of Godavari river in
G-5 Basin. Located near Bheemaram (V), situated at 29 km from Mancherial town, with an
estimated cost of the project is Rs. 107.923 Cr.
• Mathadivagu Project - Mathadivagu is a medium irrigation project proposed across Mathadivagu
near Waddai(V), Thamsi (M), Adilabad District under G7 Penganga Sub-Basin to provide Ayacut in
12 villages of Thamsi, Adilabad and Jainath Mandals of Adilabad District, with an estimated cost of
the project is Rs. 62.08 Cr.
• Gaddennavagu (Suddavagu) Project - A medium Irrigation project across Suddavagu which is tributary
of Godavari near Bhainsa (V&M) in Nirmal district. The reservoir is situated at a distance of 2 Km
North-West of Bhainsa, with an estimated cost of the project is Rs. 228.07 Cr.
• Choutpally Hanumanth Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme is proposed on Shetpally tank which is fed
by Distributory D4 of Sri Ramasagar Project Laxmi canal to provide irrigation facility to an ayacut
of 11,625 Acres in 18 villages of Kammarpally & Morthad Mandals in Nizamabad District, with an
estimated cost of Rs. 75.14 Cr.
• Kinnerasani Project Canal is to irrigate an ayacut of 10,000 Acres in the area of Kothagudem and
Pinapaka Assembly Constituencies, with an estimated cost of Rs. 36.82 Cr.
6.3 Energy
Telangana has made a remarkable progress in improving the power situation in the State. On the day
of formation of Telangana State, there was a peak demand shortage of 2,700 MW and 4-8 hours of load

relief to domestic and other consumers and 2-day power holiday to industries. Since then, there has been
a substantial improvement in power situation in the State due to the measures taken by the new State in
areas such as reducing Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses, staggering of loads to 24 hours of the
day, increase in generation by TSGENCO plants, entering into short term power purchase agreements and
purchase from exchange. As a result, there is no load relief from 20.11.2014 onwards in the State to any
category of consumers and there is marked improvement in the quality of power being supplied to all the
consumers
6.3.1 Generation
6.3.1.1 Overview and Projects
The Contracted capacity of Telangana State including Generation Corporation of Telangana Limited
(TSGENCO) and other Plants as on 01.02.2020 is 16,261 MW given in the Table below
Table 6.6 Contracted Capacity (MW) across sectors
Sl.No Sector Contracted Capacity in MW
(as on 01.02.2020)
1 State Sector 5,825
2 Inter State 76
3 Joint Sector 25
4 Private Sector (combined) 7,768
5 Central Sector 2,567
Total Contracted Capacity 16,261
Of the above sources, TSGENCO is the single largest power generating company of Telangana State with
Installed capacity of 5825.26 MW as on 01.02.2020, comprising of Thermal (3382.50 MW), Hydel (2441.76
MW) and Solar (1 MW). From 2014 to 2019, there is an increase of 1460 MW (33%) in the Installed
capacity of three types of power
TSGENCO has undertaken capacity addition programme by establishing two new thermal power projects
with the cost of Rs.39,233.76 Crores viz: Bhadradri Thermal Power Station (4x270 MW at a cost of
9268 Cr) and Yadadri Thermal Power Station (5x800 MW at a cost of 29,965 Cr) and are planned to be
commissioned in next two to three years. TSGENCO has commissioned 1760 MW viz., 600 MW Kakatiya
TPP Stage II, 800 MW of Kothagudem Thermal Power Station (KTPS) –VII (super critical), 240 MW (6x40
MW) Lower Jurala Hydro Project and 120 MW (4x30 MW) Pulichinthala Hydro Project to overcome the
energy shortfall. TSGENCO is establishing new Solar Power Projects of capacity 20 MW at existing power
plants i.e., KTPS (8 MW), PCHES (7 MW) and Peddapally (5 MW). These will significantly increase the
footprint of solar power
Effective Grid Management
In addition to increasing installed capacity, improving efficiency of operations, especially grid management
is critical. Towards this, TSGENCO has put in operation the Reversible Pumping Facility at Nagarjuna
Sagar Hydel generating station for the first time during the month January 2018 using Reversible Pumping
Facility. This innovation has helped in effective Grid Management to meet Peak Demand. During the off-
Peak, pumping is being carried out by using cheaper power and this pumped water is further utilized for

generation during Peak Hours. Because of this flexibility DISCOMs can minimize costly purchases during
Peak Hours. This investment is expected to improve financial health of the DISCOMs in the future
6.3.1.2 Awards
• TSGENCO has been awarded the coveted “Award for Customer Excellence - SAP ACE 2019” under
the category of Using Mobile Technology in Business Process.
• TSGENCO has been awarded SKOCH SILVER AWARD 2019 under energy category at country level
for implementation of E-OFFICE (SAP-FLM) by TSGENCO to leverage its business process
• TSGENCO has been awarded “SKOCH ORDER-OF-MERIT CERTIFICATE – 2019” under energy
category
• Skoch Award “Corporate Excellence Gold” TSGENCO & TSTRANSCO for Telangana Power sector
transformational change Management given on 19th Sep, 2018
• Skoch order of Merit awarded to TSGENCO & TSTRANSCO for qualifying amongst top “Corporate
Excellence Projects in India given on 19th Sep 2019
• TSGENCO has been awarded “THE GREENTECH ENVIRONMENT AWARD 2018” under Golden
category in “Thermal Power Sector for outstanding achievement in Environment Management”
instituted by Greentech Foundation, New Delhi and received the Award at New Delhi on 1st June
2018
• TSGENCO stood as winner of “THE GREENTECH ENVIRONMENT AWARD 2019” instituted
by Green tech Foundation, New Delhi and received the Award at New Delhi.
6.3.2 Service Delivery
6.3.2.1 Infrastructure and Connections
As on 01.12.2019, there were a total of 1.53 Crores-Service Connections in the State. This consists of
domestic connections (1.11 Crore), agricultural connections (24.16 lakh) and non-domestic connections
(13.88 lakh). After formation of the State, for maintenance of power supply satisfactorily, 112 Nos EHT Sub-
stations, 833 Nos. 33/11 KV Sub-stations are commissioned and 2.54 Lakhs of Distribution transformers
have been added
Table 6.7 Infrastructure Availability and Addition
As on Added during 2019- As on
EHT Sub-stations (No.s)
31.03.2019 20 (upto Dec’19) 01.12.2019
400kV 17 4 21
220kV 81 5 86
132kV 234 4 238
Total in Nos. 332 13 345
EHT Lines (CKM)
400kV 4678 779 5457
220kV 7677 621 8298

As on Added during 2019- As on
EHT Sub-stations (No.s)
31.03.2019 20 (upto Dec’19) 01.12.2019
132kV 11,162 403 11,565
Total EHT Line Length (CKM) 23,517 1802 25,319
Transformation at Distribution level in MVA 28,883 5,474 34,357
33 kV Sub-stations (Nos) 2961 50 3011
Distribution Lines (KM)
33 kV 24,052 290 24,342
11 kV 1,73,490 3,253 1,76,743
LT kV 3,53,871 5,138 3,59,009
Total Discoms Line Length 5,51,413 8,681 5,60,094
Table 6.8 Service Connections
S.No Name of the Sector Total as on Added during 2019- Total as on

(31.03.2019) 20 (upto Dec’19) (01.12.2019)
1 Domestic 107,64,361 7,09,301 111,10,556
2 Non- Domestic 13,47,187 80,235 13,88,409
3 Industrial 97,017 2,642 98,146
4 Cottage Industries 17,882 426 18,103
5 Agricultural 23,80,363 89,791 24,15,838
6 Public lighting 1,26,956 3,197 1,53,995
7 General Purpose 55,315 956 55,932
8 Temporary 2,645 1,640 3,786
9 HT Total 12,417 1,078 12,947
Total Services 148,04,143 8,89,266 152,57,712
6.3.2.2 Initiatives
• 24 Hours Power supply to Agriculture Sector: 24 hours power supply is being provided from 01.01.2018
to 23.31 lakh agriculture pump sets in Telangana state out of 24.16 lakhs Agricultural connections
existing as on 01.12.2019. In conjunction with the irrigation investments, this assurance of power for
the Agriculture Sector is expected to enhance productivity and farm incomes significantly
• Encouragement to the Green Power:
o Telangana State Solar Policy-2015: The State government has launched the “Telangana State
Solar Policy - 2015” and providing various incentives to prospective solar power developers.
As a result, solar capacity in the State increased from mere 74 MW at the time of formation to
the highest installed solar capacity of 3645 MW in 2019, and is estimated to reach 5000 MW
by 2020-21

o Wind Power Policy: Telangana state has notified “Draft Wind Power Policy’2016” in order to
encourage wind-based generation in the state
• UDAY Scheme: The Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana or UDAY scheme was launched by the
central government in partnership with the state governments to help in financial turnaround and
revival of DISCOMs and to provide a sustainable and permanent solution to mounting financial
losses being made by them. Telangana State signed the MoU with the Government of India on
04.01.2017. It is imperative to note that these improvements in service quality have happened in a
relatively financially sustainable manner, compared to other States. In comparison with other States,
the liabilities from the Power sector to the State (from UDAY) are lower in Telangana
Figure 6.2 Outstanding UDAY Liabilities as Percentage of GSDP in 2019-20
• Telangana State Rural High Voltage Distribution System Project: The High Voltage Distribution
System (HVDS) aims at reduction of losses through replacement of low voltage network with high
voltage network and installation of large number of smaller capacity Distribution Transformers
viz.,16 KVA/ 25 KVA DTRs in place of higher capacity DTRs viz., 100 KVA/63 KVA for supplying
to agriculture consumers. This system is best suited to meet the scattered low-density loads observed
in rural areas. This project is being undertaken in collaboration with Japan International Cooperative
Agency (JICA). As on 30.11.2019, 5.13 lakh agricultural services are covered with HVDS
• Telangana Electric Vehicle Policy 2017: Currently, Electric Vehicle industry in India is gradually
picking up and set an ambitious target of having 100% electric vehicles for public transport and 40%
electric vehicles for personal mobility by 2030. In an effort to enhance the energy security and to
mitigate the adverse environmental impacts from road transport vehicles, TS Transco is fully geared
up to supply the required bulk power to the upcoming charging agencies as well as retail consumers.
TSERC has created a separate consumer category for these charging agencies.
6.4 Roads and Buildings
6.4.1 Roads
Roads are one of the basic modes of transportation and an important priority sector of infrastructure. The
productivity and efficiency of Road transport is directly linked with the availability and quality of Road
network. Roads & Buildings (R&B) and Panchayat Raj Engineering Department (PRED) are responsible
for laying and maintenance of road infrastructure in the State. The R&B Department maintains major
corridors consisting of National Highways, State Highways, Major District Roads and Other district roads
with a road network of 31,383 km. Details of the roads under the R&B Department are provided below

Table 6.9: Lane wise details of roads maintained by the R&B Department
No. Classification of Four Lane Double Intermediate Single Total
Road & above Lane Lane Lane
1 National Highways 1123 2507 105 127 3862
2 State Highways 382 1654 74 39 2149
3 Major Dist. Roads 274 7291 160 4346 12071
4 Other District Roads 52 2326 108 10815 13301
Total 1831 13778 447 15327 31383
There are 23 National Highways in the state, covering a length of 3,824 kms criss-crossing the state. Out
of this, 1,526 kms are with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for development under the
National Highways Development Project (NHDP). The density of notified national highways in Telangana
is 3.41 km/100 sq kms against the national average of 4.01 km/100 sq km. Further, the Ministry of Road
Transport & Highways has approved for declaration of 13 state roads as New National Highways for a
length of 1767 kms in Telangana State
The following initiatives have been taken for improvement of road network
• Widening of single-lane roads to double-lane: 139 Roads are sanctioned for widening of roads Single-
lane to double lane connecting Mandal Headquarters to District Headquarters for 1970 Kms at a
cost of Rs. 2570.50 Crores. Out of which 89 works are completed and 50 works are in progress. Total
road length completed is 1420 Km (72% complete)
• Major district roads/state highways/core road network: To cater to the increased traffic needs, some
of the major district roads, other district roads and core road network are being widened from single
lane road to double lane road. In this regard, 257 works were taken up, covering a length of 2,733
kms, of which, a length of 1354 kms has been completed (50% complete)
• Roads connecting Mandal headquarters with district headquarters: 139 roads were sanctioned for
widening from single lane to double lane connecting Mandal headquarters to district headquarters
for 1,970 kms., of which, 1,205 kms length of roads has been completed (61% complete)
• Construction of bridges: The R&B Department has undertaken 315 works related to construction of
bridges on the Godavari and Krishna rivers and their tributaries in place of dilapidated bridges and
un-bridged crossings. Works relating to 234 bridges were completed (74% complete)
• Rural roads: The objective of the Panchayat Raj Engineering Department (PRED) is to plan, design,
execute and maintain needed infrastructure facilities in rural areas and assisting local bodies such
as, construction and maintenance of rural roads, development of village internal roads, etc. under
various programs. At the time of formation of the state, the total length of the rural roads under
PRED was 64,044 kms, which has been increased to 67,663. In particular, the length of concrete
roads has been increased from 1717 Km in 2014 to 3654 Km in 2019
• There are 12,751 Gram Panchayats in the State and 11,206 GP are connected with BT/ all-weather
Roads. Number of GPs yet to be connected with BT roads is 832 (6.5%) with total length of 1748.61
Kms. Of the 11,608 habitations (non GP) in the State, 7,790 are connected with BT/ all-weather
Roads. Number of Habitations yet to be connected with BT roads is 3,818 with total length of
5260.45 Kms
• As on date of formation of Telangana State there were 1,582 Bridges required to be taken up on
existing rural Roads. After formation of the State 550 Bridges are taken up and 474 Bridges are
completed till date
6.4.2 Buildings
R&B department is responsible for construction and maintenance of assigned Buildings of various State
Government Departments. Total plinth area of 48.02 Lakhs Sq.ft (Non-Residential Buildings – 11.50 Lakhs
Sq.ft and Residential Buildings – 36.52 Lakhs Sq.ft) is under the maintenance of the Buildings wing. Further
the Buildings wing acts as the custodian of assigned State Government Buildings and the appurtenant
lands. Major Building Projects include
• Construction of 120 flats for Hon’ble MLAs at Hyderguda with an estimated cost of Rs.166.00
Crores is in Progress. Total expenditure on the project so far is Rs.122 Crores
• Construction of U.C.C.R (Intelligence) Building at Lakdikapool, Hyderabad with an estimated cost
of Rs.23.26 Crores is nearing completion
• Construction of Staff Quarters ‘A’ Type, ‘B’ Type and ‘C’ Type, School Building, Community hall
and Police Barracks for security staff in the premises of Raj Bhavan for an amount of Rs.97.50 Crores
is completed
• Construction of Office cum Residence for Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana State and
Construction of Multi-Purpose Hall at Begumpet, Hyderabad are completed & occupied by the
Hon’ble Chief Minister
• Construction of Residence cum office for Hon’ble MLA’s at their constituency headquarters with an
estimated cost of Rs 1.00 crore each for 119 Assembly Constituencies in the state were taken up. The
works of 77 Constituencies are already completed and works are in progress in 19 Constituencies.
For 8 constituencies land is not allotted / under dispute. Further, for 15 constituencies in Hyderabad
District the accommodation is already contemplated to be provided in new MLA Quarters which are
under construction at Hyderguda
• Construction of Auditorium in Jamia - Nizamia near Charminar, Hyderabad with an estimated cost
of Rs 14.65 crores is completed
• Erection of 125 feet statue of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar at hillock area of NTR Garden premises, Hyderabad.
Approvals for this project, which is estimated to cost Rs.146.50 Crores are in process.
• Construction of multipurpose complex at Anees-Ui-Ghurba model orphanage at Nampally,
Hyderabad for Rs.20.00 crore is under progress
• Construction of Hyderabad City Police Commissionerate Headquarters Building at Road No. 12,
Banjara Hills, Hyderabad with an estimated cost of Rs. 350.00 Crore is under progress
• Construction of Dalit Study Center at Borabonda was sanctioned for Rs.21.00 Crores and is nearing
completion
• Construction of Telangana martyrs memorial near Lumbini Park, Tankbund, Hyderabad for an
amount of Rs. 80.00 Cr accorded Administrative and Technical Sanctions. The work is in progress

6.5 Housing
6.5.1 Overview and Progress
The Government of Telangana has enhanced spending on housing, increasing from 173 Crore in 2016-17
to 1466 Crore in 2017-18, 3601 Crore in 2018-19 and 2154 Crore (till Jan 2020) for 2019-20. One of the
flagship programmes is the double bedroom housing scheme, formulated in October 2015 with a view to
provide dignity to the poor by providing 100% subsidized housing. There is no beneficiary contribution
under this scheme which is one of its kind. In rural areas, beneficiaries solely depend on seasonal conditions
for their earnings, the 2BHK housing helped in protecting them from debt traps as was the case in the past.
The scheme provides 560 Sft. plinth area houses to the houseless BPL families in a phased manner. Each
house will have two bedrooms, a kitchen, a hall and two bath-cum-toilets (one attached and one common)
in rural and urban areas. Independent houses are being built in plot areas of 125 sq yards each, in rural
areas. In urban areas, due to scarcity of land, ground+1/2/3-storey structures for 2-BHK flats are permitted
in towns and up to G+9 in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area. The scheme has
seen 12,043 units completed in 2018-19, 16,688 in 2019-20 (till January 2020) and targets 80,960 units in
2020-21 and 53,796 units in 2021-22
Table 6.10 Cost Details of 2bhk Units
Unit cost with Infrastructure
Sl. No. Area
House Infrastructure Total
1 Rural 5,04,000 1,25,000 6,29,000
2 Urban 5,30,000 75,000 6,05,000
3 GHMC up to G+3 7,00,000 75,000 7,75,000
GHMC C+S+9 7,90,000 75,000 8,65,000
6.5.2 Awards and Recognition
• HUDCO Design Award 2017 is received for Gajwel, Siddipet and Rajanna Sircilla layouts
• HUDCO award for outstanding contribution and appreciation of initiatives taken in the housing
sector 2017: For Online Project Monitoring System (OPMS) and quality control
• PMAY-U Award for excellent performance in e-governance in housing sector.
6.6 Drinking Water (Mission Bhagiratha)
6.6.1 Background and Objectives
The Government of Telangana has taken up Telangana Drinking Water Supply Project named “Mission
Bhagiratha” as one of the flagship programmes of the State
with a commitment to provide safe, adequate, sustainable
and treated drinking water for the entire rural and urban
areas of the State except Hyderabad urban agglomeration
inside outer Ring Road.
The project is divided into 26 segments based on the
topography, commandability, proximity and ease of
connectivity from various dependable sources. The project
outlay is Rs.45,027.61 Crore.The Project contemplates to
draw about 59.94 TMC (including 3.92 TMC from HMWSSB Yellampally line) of water @ year 2018
(86.11 TMC @ year 2048) from rivers Krishna and Godavari and major reservoirs fed by these rivers. The
Government have allocated 23.44 TMC from Krishna basin sources and 32.58 TMC from Godavari Basin
sources for Mission Bhagiratha for the year 2018 duly fixing MDDLs for each reservoir.
It is a unique and ambitious project to cover all households on a saturation mode. It envisages treated
drinking water to every household at their doorstep at the rate of 100 LPCD in rural areas, 135 LPCD
in Municipalities / Nagar Panchayats and 150 LPCD in Municipal Corporations. 10% of total water is
earmarked to meet the Industrial needs which in turn will create employment and catalyse economic
growth. It is notable that the project has inspired the larger national narrative in this regard (National
Water Mission)
6.6.2 Progress and Achievements
• Transmission:
o All (19) Intake structures completed
o All (50) WTPs completed
o Total transmission pipe line of length 51,141 Kms is laid
o Major Structures: All major structures are completed
o Gajwel Sub-segment was commissioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 07.08.2016. Suryapet
and Thungaturty Sub-segments were commissioned on 12.10.2017 and 28.02.2018 respectively.
Wanaparthy district was commissioned on 30.03.2018
o Till date all 23,968 rural habitations and all 118 ULBs are covered with Bulk supply
• Intra village works:
o Intra Village System is the last mile connectivity and is the critical part of the project. It involves
providing robust, scientifically designed modern distribution network in each habitation
o An amount of Rs.8771.97 Crores is sanctioned for intra village system in all rural habitations
o Out of 18,795 new OHSRs, 17,683 are completed. Till date 53,530 Kms of intra pipeline is laid
o 55.55 Lakhs household connections are completed till date and potable water supply through
these connections are being made to 23,891 rural habitations
130.25 x 36m Intake Well at Yellore – Yellore Segment 70 MLD WTP (Wyra – Jurala Segment)

Table 6.11 Mission Bhagiratha Water Supply Coverage
Item 2018-19 2019-20

Cumulative urban habitations covered 47 120
No. rural habitations covered (cumulative) 23,417 23,968
No. households covered (cumulative) 46,83,882 55,59,172
6.6.3 Awards and Recognition
• HUDCO presented award thrice to Government of Telangana for Outstanding contribution in the
infrastructure sector through innovative initiatives
• Hon’ble Prime Minister made special mention of Mission Bhagiratha in his ‘’Man ki Bath’’ on
22.05.2016 and applauded the efforts made by the Telangana government in drinking water sector
• This project received encomium from Hon’ble Prime Minister, Central Ministers, MoDWS (GoI),
NITI Aayog, 15th Finance Commission and other states like Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West
Bengal, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Odisha
• Mission Bhagiratha bagged SKOCH award 2018 for Online Monitoring System and Mobile Apps
developed in-house
• The Hon’ble Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Govt. of India awarded 1st Prize under National Water
Mission Awards-2019, Dt: 25.09.2019 for Mission Bhagiratha Department under “Category 4C:
Increasing water use efficiency by 20% (Public Agencies - ULBs/Cities, Govt. Organizations etc.)”
6.7 Sanitation
Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched on 2nd October 2014 by replacing Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan
in Telangana State. Under this mission it is planned that all the Gram Panchayats will have toilets on
saturation basis so that nobody should go for open defecation. SBM(G) is a comprehensive total sanitation
scheme at Gram Panchayats level and the State Government focuses on integrated sanitation by taking
up of construction of individual household latrines (IHHLs), community toilets and Solid and Liquid
Resource Management (SLRM) by adopting integrated Sanitation in GPs and become ‘Swachh Telangana’
in line with ‘Swachh Bharat’ by 2nd October, 2019.
As part of Swachh Bharat Mission massive drive has been taken up to attain Open Defecation Free (ODF)
Telangana. As a result, incidence of diseases reduced, dignity of women enhanced, enrolment of school
going adolescent girls increased, and there is a substantial improvement in rural thrift. 96.32% IHHL were
constructed to ensure sanitation.
In the Swachh Survekshan Grameen awards 2019, Telangana has been ranked the No.2 State in the
Southern Zone. Peddapalli district from Telangana has been ranked the No.1 District across the country
in performance. This ranking was done based on a comprehensive set of parameters including surveys
of public places like schools, Anganwadis, PHCs, Haat/ Bazaars, Panchayat and citizen’s perception of
Swachhata and their recommendations for improvement of the program and data from the SBM-G IMIS

6.8 Hyderabad Metro Rail Project
Hyderabad Metro Rail project is being implemented by the Government of Telangana to address the
increasing traffic congestion and pollution levels in Hyderabad city. Phase-I of the project covers 3 traffic
corridors in the city spanning over 72 km with 64 stations.
It is the world’s largest mass transit project being built
in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode with a total
cost of Rs.14,132 crore, out of which Government of
India is providing Rs.1,458 crore (10%) as capital grant
under Viability Gap Fund (VGF) scheme on the basis
of international competitive bidding. This apart, an
additional amount of Rs.3,000 crore is being spent by
Government of Telangana as the owner of the Project,
for land acquisition, shifting of utilities, R&R etc.
The Hyderabad Metro Rail project works started in June
2012. Out of the 72 km in Phase-I, so far, 66 km of
foundations, 66 km of pillars and 66 km of viaduct have been completed. Overall, 96% of the metro project
has been completed and all the 57 trains have arrived. Two stretches of a length of 30 km viz., Miyapur-
Ameerpet (13 km) and Ameerpet-Nagole (17 km) were inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on
28.11.2017 and further stretch of 16 km (Ameerpet - LB Nagar) was commissioned by H.E. Governor on
September 24, 2018. Ameerpet to Raidurg (12 km) was commissioned on March 20, 2019. Another 11km
stretch of Corridor II (elevated) was inaugurated in February 2020, taking the total operational length to 69
Kms, making the Hyderabad Metro is the second largest metro service after Delhi in the country and the
largest one in the world under PPP mode. The response from the people to the operational Metro system
is very encouraging. The project has won 98 national and international awards so far
Key Features of Hyderabad Metro
• State-of-the-art signaling system to ensure high safety standards - CBTC (Communication Based
Train Control) technology being introduced for the first time in India
• Video cameras in coaches and CCTVs in stations for better security
• Elegant, lightweight and air-conditioned coaches with automatic door movement with the doors
opening only on platforms
• Sophisticated entry and exit gates - access through contactless smart cards
• Urban Rejuvenation works taken up by GoTS/HMRL at all the 50 Metro stations (covering about
700 metres of the street level at every Metro station area) operational in the opened 58 km stretch
have created world class pedestrian facilities like sidewalks/footpaths, service lanes, safety railing,
street furniture, greenery, etc.

CHAPTER
Palle Pragathi 7
Summary
The Government of Telangana has placed the development and good governance of its Gram
Panchayats as one of its highest priorities. This is demonstrated through the Panchayat Raj Act
2018, which provides a clear institutional and governance structure for Gram Panchayats while also
specifying the powers, roles and responsibilities and accountability standards for key functionaries.
The Panchayat Raj Act 2018 has been given form and implementation momentum through two
rounds of the Palle Pragathi program. The Palle Pragathi program targets improvements in planning,
service delivery, financial performance and responsiveness of Gram Panchayats across the State on
Mission mode. Citizen facing areas of impact include cleanliness and sanitation, plantations and
green cover, street-lights and power, and improving accountability of public officials. Together with
strong push and consistent messaging from the highest levels of the administrative and political
establishments, the Palle Pragathi program has created quantifiable impact on ground on service
delivery as well as behaviour change among both officials and citizens. This initiative is being
integrated into the regular functioning of GPs and into the ongoing monitoring and performance
evaluation systems of the Panchayat Raj Department
7.1 Context
“India lives in its villages”…
These are the words of Mahatma Gandhi emphasizing the role of rural development for the progress of
our country and thus underlining the importance of self-governance in Gram Panchayats. Recognizing the
importance of excellence in Governance of Gram Panchayats, the Government of Telangana has passed the
Panchayat Raj Act in 2018. The Act provides for significant improvements in development and governance
of Gram Panchayats with a strong framework for accountability for service delivery
Some of the key Features of Panchayat Raj Act 2018 are
• Facilitated creation of new panchayats by reducing the population criteria for creation of a Gram
Panchayat (GP) from 5000 earlier to 2500. The new Act also has given scope to turn the villages into
panchayats which are three to four kilometres away from the existing panchayats irrespective of
population. As a result of this, new GPs have been created through the new Panchayat Raj Act

• Provides provisions for election and terms of office of the Sarpanch and Upa Sarpanch, including
grounds for disqualification with clear definition of non-performance
• Defines the powers available to the Gram Panchayat and key functionaries and the devolution and
delegation of such powers
• Mandates creation of Standing Committees for specific areas (sanitation, street lights, plantation,
works and shandies), along with definition of their roles and responsibilities
• Clear definition of the roles and responsibilities of the Gram Panchayat, the Panchayat Secretary and
the Sarpanch across areas of
o GP meeting, planning and implementing resolutions
o Plantations and green cover
o Sanitation (solid and liquid waste) and cleanliness
o Street lighting
o Coordination for water supply
o Public safety, convenience and health
o Financial management
o Maintenance of records, registers and statistics
o Assessment and collection of taxes and non-taxes
• Monthly provision of progress report of the GP by the Panchayat Secretary
• A mandal level officer will inspect the functioning of every GP by visiting once in three months
along with checking the details in the register and records. In addition, such inspections at other
levels (e.g. District) are also provided for, with a mechanism for back to back action based on the
findings of the inspections
• The panchayat body must conduct GP meetings atleast monthly, and Grama Sabhas every two months
and must analyse the progress of works that are taken up and must discuss the implementation of
various welfare schemes to all sections of people and about developmental activities along with
passing the resolution
• The establishment of new panchayats would ensure more decentralisation of powers and development
of the villages. Funds given to panchayats through the State and Central Finance Commissions and
State government would help for the development of more villages in a quick manner.
With the Panchayat Raj Act 2018 as the foundation for better governance, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of
Telangana has envisioned the program of “Palle Pragathi” which envisages transforming the rural landscape
by improving the sanitation and increasing the greenery in the gram panchayats on a sustainable basis
through large scale public participation. The underlying theme of Palle Pragathi is the effective utilisation
of available financial, human and natural resources for the integrated development of Gram Panchayats.
This program was started on 6th September 2019 (Phase-I) with a 30 day Action Plan to last until 5th
October 2019. The success of Palle Pragathi in just a span of 30 days in phase-I, resulting in a significant
transformation of gram panchayats in the areas of sanitation and plantation has encouraged implementation
of another spell of Palle Pragathi. The second phase of Palle Pragathi has started on 2nd January 2020 and
continued upto 12th January 2020.

7.2 Objectives
The Palle Pragathi program is aligned to the overall Vision of GoTS of improving Governance in local
bodies. Palle Pragathi aims to achieve the following
• Development of financially responsible Gram Panchayats by enabling them to prepare their Annual
and Five Year Plans, Income and Expenditure Statements
• Complete sanitation in the Gram Panchayats starting from scientific methods of collection, disposal
and management of solid and liquid waste
• Enhancing the green cover in Gram Panchayats, duly encompassing a self sufficient nursery in all
the villages for its plantation requirements
• Addressing the issues related to electricity during a dedicated period of seven days called the ‘Power
Week’
• Improving accountability of public representatives and officials
Achievement of the above is aimed to facilitate implementation of the Panchayat Raj Act 2018 in true
spirit and will place transparency and accountability at the centre of rural local governance in the State
7.3 Key Activities
Activities undertaken under Palle Pragathi :
• The construction of Crematoria (Vaikunta Dhamam) was initiated in all Gram Panchayats. This
work is being executed in 6,270 GPs. The per unit cost for this work has been enhanced to Rs.12.50
lakhs by adding new provisions like fencing and RCC roof to the change rooms
• Establishment of Dump Yards and the Compost pits with sheds has been completed in most of the
Gram Panchayats
• The status of the Grama Nursery was reviewed to ensure that the saplings of appropriate species are
being raised in a healthy manner
• Avenue, community and institutional plantations have been visited and casualty replacements were
taken. The watering arrangements have been reviewed and the summer action plan for protection of
these plantations has been initiated
• The household, institutional and community soak pits have been sanctioned in the Grama Panchayats
on a massive scale
• The procurement of tractors for the Grama Panchayats is in process of delivery during the second
round of Palle Pragathi.
• Given the dynamic nature of sanitation and ODF status, in the second phase of Palle Pragathi, the
households that could be covered under “No one Left Behind” category have been identified and
enumerated. IHHLs have been sanctioned to these households.
• To broaden the financial options for Rural Sanitation, a list of potential donors have been
identified and contacted to support the Gram Panchayats.
In order to sustain the benefits of Palle Pragathi on an abiding basis in all the Gram Panchayats, the system
of regular visits by Special Officers, the allocation of areas / localities to Multi Purpose Workers, imposing
exemplary fines and promoting community participation in cleanliness of public places was considered. It
is to be noted that the integration of the Palle Pragathi objectives with the regular reporting and inspection

process of the Panchayat Raj Department has helped systematize the intervention, rather than it being a
one-off initiative.
As a part of the Palle Pragathi Programme, the Government is releasing Rs.339.00 crores every month to
Grama Panchayats. An amount of Rs.1881.28 crores has been released to Grama Panchayats, of which
Rs.1047.93 crores is from 14th Finance Commission Grant and Rs.833.35 crores from State Finance
Commission grant.
In order to make the Palle Pragathi successful, adequate planning and awareness generation campaigns were
taken up at the district level. For this purpose, District Collectors had organized more awareness workshops
under the aegis of the respective District Ministers with Sarpanches, MPTCs, ZPTCs, Gram Panchayats
Special Officers, Panchayat Secretaries, Mandal Panchayat Officers and Mandal Parishad Development
Officers, Divisional Panchayat Officers. A new initiative called “Each One Teach One” has been mooted
in Phase 1 of Palle Pragathi, mainly aiming to increase the adult literacy in villages. The enumeration for
this initiative has been started in all the gram panchayats covering all the literate and illiterate adults in
the villages.
During the Palle Pragathi Programme the following items were taken up in all Gram Panchayats in the
State
• Grama Sabha conducted on the 1st Day of PallePragathi
• Explained the objectives of Palle Pragathi to the people
• Invited extensive public participation in the program
• Invited suggestions for preparation of action plan for 10 days
• Sanitation activities
• Greening of the Village.
• Power supply related issues have been reviewed
• Encouraged the villagers to contribute through Shramadhanam (voluntary physical work)
• Paadayatras taken up in the Gram Panchayats and identified the problematic areas after the Gram
Sabhas

7.4 Implementation and Progress
The Palle Pragathi program has drawn momentum from concerted efforts and reinforcement across
ministerial and senior bureaucratic levels.
7.4.1 Phase-I
During the first phase of Palle Pragathi Programme held from 6th September to 5th October, 2019,
various activities such as cleaning of roads and drains, identification of low lying areas and filling them
up with gravel, bailing out of water from low lying areas, identification of old & dilapidated houses and
offices, demolition & cleaning of debris, filling up of old and unused open wells, identification of sites
for construction of crematoriums & dumping yards etc. were taken up. Majority of works were completed
during this period. The achievements of the first round of Palle Pragathi have been widely acknowledged.
The progress of works taken up in Phase-I of Palle Pragathi programme is as follows:

Table 7.1 Progress of Palle Pragathi - Phase-I (6th September 2019 - 5th October 2019 )
1 Formation of Standing Committees
1.1 Number of GPs formed 12,746
1.2 Total number of members selected 820,937
1.3 Number of Women members selected 404,569
2 Sanitation Identified Completed %
2.1 No. of Houses & Open Places for removal of Debris 124,039 116,224 93.70%
No. of sites for clearing of bushes, Sarkar Tumma and
2.2 278,798 274,513 98.46%
Pichi Mokkalu
2.3 No. of vacant plots and common areas for cleaning 107,188 104,264 97.27%
2.4 No. of defunct wells for filling 21,582 17,709 82.05%
2.5 No. of unused borewells for closing 10,837 10,433 96.27%
2.6 No. of low lying areas for filling 69,032 66,768 96.72%
No. of sites to bail out stagnated water from low lying
2.7 62,994 61,121 97.03%
areas and on roads
No. of insanitary areas for spreading of bleaching and
2.8 130,263 128,234 98.44%
lime
2.9 No. of Public Institutions and Places Cleaned 82,146 80,994 98.60%
3 Power Week - Electricity Identified Rectified %
No. of damaged Electric Poles identified for
3.1 74,213 49,815 67.12%
rectification
3.2 No. of bent Electric Poles identified for rectification 63,489 43,856 69.08%
3.3 No. of rusted Electric Poles identified for rectification 29,916 19,452 65.02%
3.4 No. of Poles requiring a third wire 601,030 382,453 63.63%
4 Green Plan Identified Prepared
4.1 No. of Green Plans 12,746 12,742 99.99%
4.2 Nursery for Current Year
(June 2019 to September 2019 – with reinforcement
from Palle Pragathi)
No of Nursery Sites (in the GP,School Premises, Govt
10,283
Land, Private Farmer Land)
Seedlings Raised (in Lakhs) 4,777.57

Seedlings Utilized (in Lakhs) 2,292.48
4.3 Plantation for Current Year (June 2019 to September 2019)
Plantation in Avenue, Community, Institutional, No. of Plants Planted (in
1278.13
Homestead, Farmers’ land Lakhs)
4.4 Nursery for Next Year (September 2019 to September 2020)
No. of Seedlings to be Raised (in Lakhs) 1,737.13
Vaikuntadhamam/Grave Yard Existing/ Land
5 11,647
(out of 12,746) Identified GPs
Existing/ Land
6 Dump Yard (out of 12,746) 11,782
Identified GPs
7 Preparation of Annual Action Plan Prepared GPs 12,746
7.4.2 Phase-II
The second round of Palle Pragathi was held from 2nd to 12th January, 2020 with the broad objective to
institutionalize and deepen the activities of first round. Ahead of launching the second phase of the Palle
Pragathi programme, the Hon’ble Chief Minister has constituted flying squads to conduct surprise checks
on quality and progress of works taken up in villages during the second phase of the programme across
the State. The flying squads will submit reports to the government on their surprise checks. The progress
of works taken up in the state under the Phase-II of Palle Pragathi programme is as follows:
Table 7.2 Progress of Palle Pragathi - Phase II (2nd to 16th January 2020)
1 Gram Sabha
1.1 Gram Sabhas Conducted GPs 12,749
1.2 No. of persons participated 795,616
2 Paada Yatra
2.1 Paada Yatra Conducted in GPs 12,749
2.2 No. of persons participated 687,214
3 Sanitation (all targets for Palle Pragathi II) Identified Completed %
3.1 Length of Roads (in KMs) for Cleaning 77,882 76,593 98.34%
3.2 Length of Drains (in KMs) for Desilting 56,144 55,001 97.96%
3.3 No. of Houses & Open Places for removal of Debris 50,478 48,782 96.64%
No. of Sites for Clearing of Bushes, Sarkar Tumma
3.4 125,888 124,736 99.08%
and PichhiMokkalu
No. of Vacant Plots and Common Areas for
3.5 57,142 56,283 98.50%
Cleaning

No. of Defunct wells for filling and No. of unused
3.6 10,859 9,944 91.57%
borewells for closing
No. of sites to bail out stagnated water from low
3.7 lying areas and on roads and No. of insanitary areas 115,832 114,040 98.45%
for spreading of bleaching and lime
3.8 No. of Potholes on roads for filling 56,873 56,082 98.61%
3.9 No. of Public Institutions and Places for Cleaning 67,602 67,282 99.53%
3. 10 No. of Shandies and Market Places for Cleaning 6,569 6,500 98.95%
4 ShramaDanam
4.1 No. of GPs Planned ShramaDhanam 12,751
4.2 No. of Persons participated in the ShramaDanam 801,619
5 Electricity Identified Rectified %
No. of Hanging and loose wires Identified for
5.1 55,721 40,552 72.78%
rectification
No. of bent Electric Poles identified for
5.2 32,361 22,086 68.25%
rectification
No. of rusted Electric Poles identified for
5.3 18,503 12,819 69.28%
rectification
5.4 No. of Poles required 3rd wire 142,195 98,073 68.49%
5.5 No. of lights and fixtures identified to be changed 150,079 133,935 89.24%
5.6 Total No. of Street Lights 1,707,637
16,59,182
5.7 No. of Street Lights functioning
(97.16 %)
5.8 No. of Meters established for Street Lighting 46,021
5,800
5.9 No. of GPs paying CC Charges
(45.49%)
6 Donations
6.1 No of Donors Identified 15,875
6.2 Amount of Donations received (in Lakhs) 1,588.60
7 Nursery
7.1 No. of GPs having Nurseries 11,519
7.2 Estimates generated Nurseries 11,438

7.3 Fresh raising Target (in Lakhs) 1,310.87
7.4 Target for Maintenance of left over Stock (in Lakhs) 443.54
7.5 Target for Conversion (in Lakhs) 457.62
7.6 Total Nurseries Target (in Lakhs) 2,212.03
8 Plantation
8.1 Avenue Plantation No. of Locations/Roads 19,057
No. of KMs 55,446
No. of plants planted (in Lakhs) 84.40
No. of Plants Surviving as on
77.82
01.01.2020 (in Lakhs)
8.2 Community Plantation No. of Locations 14,395
210.65
01.01.2020 (in Lakhs)
8.3 Institutional Plantation No of Institutions 11,796
15.56
01.01.2020 (in Lakhs)
9 Vaikuntadhamams / Grave Yards
9.1 No. of Vaikuntadhamams to be established 12,751
9.2 No. of Existing Vaikuntadhamams 4,478
9.3 No. of Vaikuntadhamams under construction: 6,234
10 Dump Yard
10.1 No. of Dump Yards to be established 12,751
10.2 No. of Existing Dump Yards 6,950
10.3 No. of Dump Yards under construction: 1,886
In the second phase of the programme, over 98% of works identified were completed, such as, cleaning of
roads, drains, bushes, vacant plots removal of debris, filling-up of defunct wells and closing of unused bore-
wells. During the Power week in villages, over 68% of identified works were rectified. These works include
rectification of damaged, bent and rust electric poles. People voluntarily participated in Srama Daan
and donated about Rs.16 crores for the noble cause of this programme. Construction of 6234 Vaikunta
Dhamas and 1886 dump yards have been started. Flying squads with senior officials will go for surprise
inspections of works taken up in villages to continually monitor the progress of the programme.

7.5 Impact and Way forward
The two Phases of Palle Pragathi have helped create significant impact in service delivery and Governance
in Gram Panchayats. Specifically,
• Sanitation has been improved and these improvements have been maintained - In each Gram
Panchayat, the level of sanitation was improved by clearing and carting away any accumulated waste,
garbage and debris
• The growth of unwanted vegetation within the habitation on the main roads and in the premises
of residential areas and Government buildings has been curbed and the existing growth has been
removed and systematically disposed
• Open drains cleaned and clogs, debris cleared to facilitate free flow of drain water
• Public institutions and areas like Schools, Anganwadis and market-places have been cleaned up
• Low-lying areas with water stagnation filled up after draining out the water safely
• A campaign was conducted to make the Gram Panchayats plastic litter free to improve the look and
feel of the habitation
• The status of waste collection from the household were reviewed and efforts were made to saturate
garbage collection from the households
Apart from these visible changes, the Palle Pragathi program has resulted in a change in the culture of
both GP functionaries as well as citizens, which will help sustain these gains even after the program.
At the administrative level, this is being done by bringing in an outcome orientation to monitoring of
functionaries through both self-reporting and inspections. Wide publicity for the program has resulted in
awareness and behaviour change among citizens. The success of Palle Pragathi program has resulted in a
similar program (Pattana Pragathi) being implemented in Urban Local Bodies.

CHAPTER
Urban Development 8
Summary
The State of Telangana has shown foresight in recognizing the importance of urbanisation and
its trickle-down effects: it has initiated a wide range of reforms in the physical, institutional and
social spectrum of the urban realm, to support the growth and development of urban areas. These
components are aimed at providing better quality of life to urban dwellers by ensuring accessibility
and availability of physical infrastructure such as transport systems, roads, sewerage systems, garbage
handling systems, etc. social infrastructure like provision of safety and security; and institutional
infrastructure like governance, regulations, etc.
The Municipalities Act 2019 has created a solid ground for planned development of ULBs in the
State through a robustly defined institutional structure, clear allocation of roles and responsibilities
and commensurate powers and resources, as well as a transparent accountability mechanism across
levels.
Similar to the Palle Pragathi program which built on the Panchayat Raj Act 2018, an intensive
program called “Pattana Pragathi” has been launched from 24th February 2020 to 4th March 2020.
This will focus on sanitation, green plan, power supply and town level action plans for market
places, green spaces and street vendors. Pattana Pragathi will be executed on Mission mode and will
be adequately supported by the Government by funding and monitored through close coordination
across various administrative levels. It will build on the structural and institutional base created by
the Municipalities Act 2019 to improve service delivery and governance in cities
The State has been implementing national initiatives (JnNURM, AMRUT, Smart City Mission, SBM)
with a high level of efficiency and has supplemented this with initiatives of its own (e.g. Mission
Bhagiratha, MEPMA and several area development initiatives, including Capital Area Development
initiatives). Successful coordination between multiple agencies and synchronized implementation
has helped the State lead several ease of living rankings. Hyderabad retained its position as the top
city in India for the fifth year in a row in the Mercer 2019 quality of living survey and Karimnagar
was ranked among the most liveable cities (under 5 lakh population) in the Ease of Living Index
2018.

8.1. Context and Urbanization Trends
Urbanisation has been an engine of inclusive economic growth. Urban agglomerations propel economic
growth by bringing together interrelated industries in one geographical area, promoting positive externalities
and reducing transaction costs, leading to new vistas of opportunities, especially for rural migrates. Growth
in high-technology sectors depends heavily on inter-sectoral support, which is significantly more cost
effective when provided through urban agglomerations.
The State of Telangana is one of the fast-urbanising states in the country, along with the rapid economic
transformation. The urban centers have become hubs for industrial and services-oriented business activity
with robust transportation, civic facilities and availability of skilled workforce. Hyderabad alone accounts
for a lion’s share of the state’s urban population which has become a growth centre for the state. Hyderabad
is being recognized as a true cosmopolitan city for being an accommodating city despite the existence of
varied cultures. In addition, cities like Warangal, Nizamabad and Karimnagar are fast changing the urban
landscape of the state.
Figure 8.1: Urbanization Trends in Telangana
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5000000 35.50 36.00

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4000000 34.65
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2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Population in Municipal Corporations
Population in Municipalities
Estimates of Urban population as % of total population of State
Source: Department of Municipal Administration

8.2. Town and Country Planning
There are 141 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the State as on today and out of which 97 ULBs comes under
the purview of the Telangana Town Planning Act, 1920, and remaining 44 ULBs covered under the purview
of Urban Development Authorities (UDAs). The details are given in Table No. 8.1.

Table 8.1: Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)
Sl. No. Description No. of ULBs
1 Total Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the State 141
2 Urban Local Bodies covered under Jurisdiction of UDAs 44
3 Balance ULBs covered under Jurisdiction of DT &CP 97
4 Master Plans Sanctioned by the Government including 4 ULBs which are now 32
part of Newly constituted 4 UDAs
5 Land Use Plan(LUP) prepared 27
6 Master Plans preparation in-house under process (for the ULBs for which 23
LUP is already prepared)
7 Newly constituted ULBs covered under jurisdiction of DT&CP as per Act 43
No.4 of Telangana Municipal Laws (Amendment) Act 2018.
This department has taken up the preparation /revision of Master Plan work for 20 ULBs in which 17
ULBs revision of Master plan and 3 ULBs fresh preparation of Master plan work has been taken up under
TMDP project and are in progress.
This department has taken up the revision of Master Plan work for 10 AMRUT towns/UDAs under
AMRUT Scheme. Draft Master Plan for the Yadagirigutta Temple Development Authority (YTDA)
Area has been approved by the Government. In respect of the Preparation of Vemulawada Temple Area
Development Authority (VTADA) Master Plan, the Base Map preparation is completed and the Master
Plan preparation is in progress.
GIS Base Maps for 37 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) has been completed to assist the ULBs in strategic
planning and resource utilization, management function and planning & management of day-to-day
operations on 1:1000 scale. The GIS maps were handed over to the ULBs for utilization in day- to- day
activities of the ULB and for preparation of the Master Plan.
The Online Building Approval System (Development Permission Management System (DPMS) is introduced
in all the ULBs of State of Telangana from June 2016. The C&DMA, DT&CP are jointly working on this
Project. Till today 1,05,761 applications are processed.
The following legislations have been enacted.
a) Telanagana Municipalities Act 2019 (Act no.11/2019).
b) Telangana Municipal (Layout & Sub-division) Rules 2019.
c) The Telangana Rules for Enforcement on Un-authorised Developments-2019
8.4. Municipalities Act
With the increase in the number of Districts, the level of urbanization and development in the headquarters
of the new Districts is expected to increase. Additionally, rapid urbanization has been happening in Tier 2
and Tier 3 towns in the State. To accommodate this urbanization, the State has enacted the Municipalities
Act 2019, which has led to creation of 13 Municipal Corporations and 128 Municipalities

Table 8.2: Municipalities and Municipal Corporations
Particulars 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Municipal Corporations 6 6 6 6 6 13
Municipalities 38 38 42 42 136 128
Key features of the Municipalities Act 2019 include
• Seven new municipal corporations formed in the state, thus taking the total number to 13
• Constitution and composition
o Defines the powers of legislature to constitute local area as municipality, include/exclude areas
as appropriate
o Defines powers of direction and control by the Government
o Defines composition of Municipalities (elected members, ex-officio members and co-opted
members), along with the terms of office, qualification of candidates, process of (s)election and
removal
o Specifies ward division and reservation of seats in wards for various categories including
reservation of seats for women
o Provides for ward committees defining their structure, roles and responsibilities (four
committees representing youth, women, senior citizens and other eminent people)
o Defines duties and responsibilities of Chairperson, Commissioner, ward member as well as
corresponding powers
o Defines the organizational structure of the Municipality and the powers of key functionaries
on this structure
o Lays out process for preparation and implementation of Green Action Plan, along with
specification of accountability, monitoring and enforcement
• Definition of functions of Municipality, along with powers of the Municipality in each, as well as
roles and responsibilities of citizens wherever applicable
o Development activities and planning including layout approval, approval of building
permissions including avenues for self-certification, enforcement mechanisms and penalties,
encroachment free roads, building safety and informal sector and slum development
o Construction and maintenance of roads, drains and bridges
o Water supply across user categories
o Public drainage and sewerage
o Health and sanitation, including preparation of City Sanitation Plan and prevention and
control of infectious diseases
o Management of dump yards and compost yards, biomedical waste, hazardous waste,
construction and demolition waste and overall scientific waste management
o Urban forestry and lung spaces, protection of environment
o Slum improvement and upgradation

o Night shelter for urban homeless
o Urban amenities and facilities
o Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects
o Construction and management of crematoriums
o Vital statistics maintenance and registration of births and deaths
o Street lighting, parking spaces, bus stops and public conveniences, and traffic engineering
schemes
o Regulation and scientific management of slaughterhouses and tanneries
o Use of IT in service delivery and citizen centric services
o Census related functions
• Definition of sources of revenue
o Power to levy and collect fees, cess, fines and development charges
o Procedures and improved systems to collect such monies
o Levy of property tax, tax on vacant land and guidelines on basis and provision for definition
of rules
o Procedures of maintenance and operation of Municipal Fund
o Guidelines for preparation of the Municipal budget, including 10% allocation of the annual
budget as “Green Budget” to meet requirements of Plantation and Nurseries
o Process for approval and audit of accounts and raising of loans
The Municipalities Act 2019 has created a solid ground for planned development of ULBs in the State
through a robustly defined institutional structure, clear allocation of roles and responsibilities and
commensurate powers and resources, as well as a transparent accountability mechanism across levels.
8.5. Pattana Pragathi
Similar to the Palle Pragathi program which built on the Panchayat Raj Act 2018, an intensive program called
“Pattana Pragathi” has been launched from 24th February 2020 to 4th March 2020 with the involvement of
all elected representatives, SHGs, Ward Committee members and other officials. Its objectives are
- Pattana Pragati should lay a strong foundation for best urban living and its goal should be to
initiate a journey towards it
- Urban areas shall become clean with excellent sanitation and greenery
- There shall be planned progress and citizens should get access to better services to improve
standard of living and ease of living
- Such progress should be achieved with active and large-scale participation of citizens
Activities taken up during the programme include
• Sanitation – Cleaning of bushes, removal of debris on road margins, drain cleaning, cleaning of open
plots, public places and institutions, removal of dilapidated buildings, closing defunct wells and
identification of public toilet spaces

• Green plan – Demand survey, avenue plantation, protection actions and household distribution of
plants
• Power supply – Replacement of bent / rusted poles and loose wires, repairs to meters and replacement
of motors, identification and taking action on poles on footpaths and proper safeguarding of
transformers
• Town level action plan – Identification of locations for burial ground, marketplaces, preparation of
plans for development of parks and playgrounds, completion of allotment of land for dumpsites /
FSTP and provision of auto and rickshaw stand and street vendor zone
Pattana Pragathi is executed on Mission mode and adequately supported by the Government by
funding and monitored through close coordination across various administrative levels. It has build
on the structural and institutional base created by the Municipalities Act 2019 to improve service
delivery and governance in cities.
8.6. Initiatives
The Government of Telangana has undertaken various initiatives for strengthening the infrastructure and
to make cities and towns more inclusive. Some of these include
• The state Government has initiated the ‘Telangana Municipal Development Project’ (TMDP) in
which Master Plan for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) will be prepared apart from developing GIS maps
of ULBs to strengthen its activities
• Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) - The scheme
is a component of JnNURM programme launched with an aim to provide Urban Infrastructure in
the Sector of Water Supply, Under Ground Drainage, Storm Water Drains, Solid Waste Management
and Transportation in Non-Mission Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in a planned manner.
o Government of India sanctioned 32 projects with a project cost of Rs.980.16 crore.
o Out of 32 projects, 21 are water supply projects costing Rs.576.45 Crore, 4 are Sewerage (UGD)
projects costing Rs.225.24 crore, 5 are Storm Water Drain projects costing Rs.107.31 crore, and
2 are Road projects costing Rs.71.16 crore
o So far, 27 projects, costing Rs.730.28 crore, have been completed under JnNURM.
• Under the Smart City Mission, apart from GHMC, Warangal and Karimnagar have initiated 140
projects worth Rs.4135 crore. Of these, 66 are in DPR stage, 16 in procurement, 36 in construction
stage and 9 projects have commenced operations.
• Under AMRUT, 66 projects worth a total of Rs.1666 crore have been sanctioned. Of these, 25
projects have commenced operations, 40 are in construction stage and 1 is in the DPR stage. 15
Water Supply projects, 2 Sewerage Projects and 8 parks project are completed
• Water Supply:
o Water Supply Schemes in 10 ULBs have been taken up under AMRUT program with a total
estimated cost of Rs.1,753 crores. 75% of the work has been completed.

o Under Telangana Municipal Development Project (TMDP) with support from the World
Bank, Water Supply Schemes in 7 ULBs have been taken up with a total estimated cost of
Rs.405.72 crores.
o Out of seven, the schemes in 4 ULBs are completed.viz., Armoor, Manuguru, Jammikunta &
Huzurabad and 3 are nearing completion viz., Medak, Kollapur and Kothagudem
o Water supply scheme in Sircilla town, taken up with a cost of Rs.60.76 crores with support
from TUFIDC Loan, is nearing completion
o Water supply schemes under Annuity mode of contract are under implementation in 5 towns
with an estimated cost of Rs.163 crores. 90% of the work has been completed. Integration of
existing water supply network in all ULBs with Mission Bhagiratha Water Grid is completed
o As on date, a total of 2,31,056 House Service Connections are given. On completion of the
above water supply projects, 100% House hold connections will be achieved under “Inti Intiki
Nalla” and Water Supply will be increased from 70 LPCD to 135 LPCD
• Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) established for addressing urban
poverty issues in a comprehensive manner in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Telangana. The
Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) has been actively involved in
implementation of poverty alleviation programmes through programmes like Deendayal Antyodaya
Yojana – National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM), employment through skills training
and placement, self-employment programmes, Vaddi Leni Runalu, etc. During the year 2018-19, an
amount of Rs.245.90 lakhs was provided to 2,459 SHGs. Components include
o Social Mobilization & Institution Development - The main aim is to organize all urban poor
women into Self Help Groups (SHGs) and enable them to become self-reliant. SHGs are further
federated into Area Level Federations (ALFs) and Town Level Federations (TLFs). Revolving
Fund of Rs.535.40 Lakhs was released to 5354 SHGs (@ Rs.10,000/- per SHG and Rs.184.45
Lakhs to 373 ALFs (@ Rs.50,000/- per ALF as a one-time grant
o Self-Employment Programme - Self-Employment Program (SEP) will focus on financial

assistance to individuals/ groups of urban poor for setting up gainful self-employment
ventures/ micro-enterprises and focus on providing bank linkages to Self Help Groups. 1,775
micro enterprises were established during 2019-20. MEPMA has facilitated SHG - Bank linkage
worth Rs.9063.38 crores benefiting 1.31 lakh Self Help Groups, since 2008. During the year
2019-20, an amount of Rs.930.22 crore has been provided to 20,094 SHGs. An amount of
Rs.6.93 crore has been released to 9,932 SHGs as Interest Subvention during 2019-20
o Vaddi Leni Runalu (VLR): The main objective of Vaddi Leni Runalu Scheme is to reduce
the interest burden on the urban poor for the loans taken by SHGs and to encourage better
repayment. During this year Rs.49.93 Crore has been released to 15,099 SHGs under VLR.
o Employment through Skill Training & Placement - Employment through Skills Training
and Placement (EST&P) aims to provide skills to the unskilled / semiskilled urban youth
for providing placements in reputed organizations and facilitating them to become self-
entrepreneurs. Till now 33,767 unemployed youth have been trained. In FY 2019-20, 2,147

unemployed youth have been trained, 6,564 Unemployed youth are under training and 813
Unemployed youth have been placed. 7 Job melas have been conducted in which 11,785 youth
participated and 7,125 were placed
o Support to Urban Street Vendors (SUSV) will focus on identification of Street Vendors and
issue ID cards & Vending Certificates. It also focuses on Preparation of City Street Vending
plans and development of infrastructure in vending zones. It facilitates providing social
security & financial inclusion to Street Vendors. Till now 72,190 Street Vendors are identified
out of which 69,713 Identity Cards issued to Street Vendors. Infrastructure development
(establishment of Street Vending Kiosks) sanctioned for 117 Kiosks in 4ULBs, City Street
Vending Plans completed in 55 ULBs and 722 Street Vendors provided loans under Self
Employment Program
o Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH) focuses on establishment of Shelters for Urban Homeless.
Till now 28 shelters are functioning in the state with occupancy to 1,312 Shelter less people.
o National Urban Health Mission (NUHM): Mahila Arogya Samithi’s (MAS) are formed by
involving the women in Slum Level Federations for promoting health education in coordination
with Health Department. Till now 7,440 Mahila Arogya Samithi’s are formed.
o Housing For All (Urban) Mission for Urban areas has been launched by Government of India
to provide central assistance to States for providing houses to all eligible urban poor by 2022.
Out of sanctioned 1,86,786 Dwelling Units, 62,940 Dwelling Units have been completed.
o Development of Nurseries: MEPMA
is supporting women in developing
homestead and commercial
nurseries in various Urban Local
Bodies in Telangana. Trainings are
given to SHG women regarding
the process and techniques to
be followed for raising plants in
nurseries. Till now 959 Homestead
nurseries are developed @ 10,000
plants in each nursery.
8.7. Other Area Development Initiatives
8.7.1. Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL)
Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL) has been constituted by Government of
Telangana as a Special Purpose Vehicle for abatement of Musi River pollution and Riverfront development
Musi Riverfront Development Corporation will act as a nodal agency for preparation and execution of
comprehensive plan for abatement of pollution of Musi River and Riverfront Development.
The following are the works taken up by MRDCL,
• 3900 Cub. Mtrs of C & D Material/ earth was removed under the Muslimjung bridge for free flow
of water during Monsoon.
• 130 Cub. Mtrs of Garbage thrown into Musi at Muslim Jung Bridge and Salarjung Bridge was
removed.

• 15 CC TV Cameras are being installed at identified vulnerable places to identify the responsible
dumping waster in Musi, to impose penalty on the guilty.
• Awareness meeting conducted with the owners and drivers of vehicles carrying C & D Material in
coordination with Police authorities.
• Sign Boards are erected at 78 places to prevent dumping of C & D waste and other material in Musi
River and in order to create awareness to the public.
• Encroachments removed under 1. Muslimjung bridge, 2. Salarjung bridge and 3. At Nay pool bridge
and Galvalume sheets erected to prevent further encroachments.
• Sectioning of river Musi between Puranapool bridge and Chaderghat bridge is done by engaging
pontoon mounted excavator and hydraulic excavators Gambusia fish has been let out in stagnated
waters of Musi to prevent mosquito breeding between Muslimjung bridge and Chaderghat bridge.
• Land scaping work at a stretch of 300 meters has been taken up near high court rubber dam.
8.7.2. Yadagirigutta Temple Development Authority
The Government of Telangana has constituted “Yadagirigutta Temple Development Authority” under
the Urban Areas (Development) Act 1975 for ensuring orderly growth and giving impetus for the historic
religious and cultural development of the Yadagirigutta Temple Complex and its surrounding and the
requirement for special planning and development control high level of infrastructural and managerial
inputs for religious, cultural and pilgrimage tourism and other relevant consideration. The authority
covers 7 surroundings villages viz: Yadagiripally, Gundlapalli, Datarpally, Mallapur, Saidapur, Rayagiri,
Basavapur. A detailed Master plan was prepared for an extent of 4 acres of land on the top of the hillock
while expanding the hillock area by constructing retaining walls all around the temple.
• In all 1900 acres have been acquired for the purpose of orderly development of the temple and its
surroundings

• A temple city is planned on an extent of 800 acres separately on the Peddagutta area and out of this
250 acres has already been developed
• Internal roads are laid along with other required infrastructure like drainage, water supply, electricity
etc. Lush Green lawns with beautiful landscape is developed on this hillock. More than 300 plots are
carved out and are ready for allotment under the donor scheme
• Another hillock consisting of 13-26 acres is under development for construction of 14 VVIP cottages
along with the necessary infrastructure. The entire area is developed under the donor cottages scheme
• 90 % of the works of the temple and temple city have been completed.
8.7.3. Vemulawada Temple Area Development Authority
Vemulawada Temple Area Development Authority under the Telangana Urban Areas (Development) Act,
1975 was constituted for development of Vemulawada Temple Complex and its surrounding areas consisting
of Six (6) Villages namely Sankepalli, Chandragiri, Marupaka, Jayavaram, Thettekunta, Arepalli, Seven R&R
Colonies and Vemulawada Municipality. The Draft Master Plan for development of Vemulawada Temple
Complex and its surrounding areas has been prepared by the Authority. For this purpose the Government
have released Rs.65.00 crores till now.
In addition to the development of Vemulawada temple complex, it is proposed to take up developmental
activities at Baddipochamma temple and Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy temple, Nampally Gutta.
8.7.4. Quli Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority, Hyderabad
The Quli Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority, Hyderabad is formed during the year 1981. The
Authority’s main object is to carry overall development works in Old city of Hyderabad. Since its inception
the Authority is carrying out civil works such as, construction of Buildings, Roads, Drains and Compound
walls etc., in old city area. Presently the QQSUDA is executing 41 on-going works of roads, buildings and
bore-wells to a tune of Rs.205.33 Lakhs
8.8. Capital Area Projects
8.8.1 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
In addition to the State level programmes, some key initiatives of GHMC include
• GHMC is constructing 7 shelter homes in 7 major hospitals with a cost of Rs.1518.21 Lakhs towards
accommodation to patients attendants, out of which 5 homes at Mahavir Hospital, Maternity
Hospital, King Koti , Niloufer Hospital, ENT Hospital, Osmania General Hospital are completed
and the remaining 2 works are in progress
• Vikasam (Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities): A GHMC initiative to empower the physically
challenged persons, by facilitating them to form in to SHGs. So far, around 529 SHGs of PWDs are
functioning. Bank linkage has been provided to 831 SHGs for an amount of Rs.926.81 lakhs from
2015-16 to 2019-20
• Aasara: A GHMC initiative to support the senior citizens through which circle level committees
are formed, infrastructure & indoor games are provided, regular health camps are organised in

coordination with the local UHCs / PHCs / Basthi Dawakhanas, ID cards are provided to enjoy the
services provided by the Governments from time to time and aids / appliances like wheel chairs /
tricycles / walkers / walking sticks are being provided to the needy and legal support will be extended
to the elderly persons. So far, 184 Senior citizen associations are formed in all the circles in which
Day Care Centers (DCC) have been established in 88 associations by providing an amount of Rs.0.50
Lakhs towards procurement of indoor play equipment & necessary infrastructure. 30 DCCs have
been proposed for providing palliative care & physio therapy services to the needy senior citizens
8.8.2 Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA)
Select initiatives of HMDA include
• Nehru Outer Ring Road (ORR) Project: The Entire Outer Ring Road of 158 km is completed with a
cost of Rs.6,696.00 Crore and
opened to traffic.
• Toll Management System
(TMS) on ORR: These works
are taken up and completed
with Loan Assistance from
JICA with a contract price of
Rs.68.74 crore. The system
is designed with a concept
to reduce transaction time,
waiting time, reduction in cost
of operations and efficient toll
collection and proper audit of
toll revenue.
• Highway Traffic Management System (HTMS):These works are taken up and completed with Loan
Assistance from JICA with a contract price of Rs.51.73 crores including 5 years O&M. Highway
Traffic Management System is a system that helps the HGCL to safely and efficiently manage the
traffic on the ORR.
• Illumination of ORR from Gachibowli to Shamshabad: The Illumination of ORR from Gachibowli
to Shamshabad, 25.00 kms in length with LED lights is taken up and completed with a cost of Rs.30
crores.
• Radial Roads: 33 Radial Roads have been identified for improvement to provide improved
connectivity between Inner Ring Road and Outer Ring Road. 5 Radial Roads have been taken up by
HMDA/HGCL with JICA funds with a cost of Rs.287.51 crores. All the Radial Roads taken up by
HGCL with JICA funds have been completed, except one
• Implementation of “Telanganaku Haritha Haram” by Urban Forestry, HMDA: During last five
years the HMDA (UF) has achieved planting of 117.93 Lakhs on its own and 47.30 Lakhs planted
in HMDA layouts. Besides this, HMDA distributed 325.0 Lakhs seedlings to various Organizations
under TKHH. The main areas of implementation of TKHH are as follows :

o Outer Ring Road: The Outer Ring Road has three components with regard to greenery –
- Greenery on MCW (Main Carriage Way) which includes (a) Central Median, (b) Avenue plants
on both shoulders of MCW with flowering shrubs in between Avenue plant.
- Greenery in Railway Corridor of 25 mts. width multiple row avenue plantations.
- Avenue plantations along the Service Roads on both sides of ORR.
o As per the plan, only single or two rows were taken up previously in some stretches of Railway
Corridor. However, as per the instructions of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Govt., of Telangana, this
year the entire Railway Corridor was planted with multi row Avenue Plantation to form a “Garland
of greenery around Hyderabad City”. Besides this, avenue plantations were taken up on both sides of
service roads of ORR in entire 158 km except in stony hillocks or waterlogged areas. A total of 35.46
Lakh plants of all varieties, were planted along the entire 158 Km length of ORR including Rotaries.
o Nursery Raising for 2019 planting season: Initially HMDA planned for a target of 200 Lakhs nursery
stock, besides leftover stock of 108.0 Lakhs. Subsequently the nursery target has been increased to
369.0 Lakh, which was achieved.
8.8.3 Telangana Urban Finance Infrastructure Development Corporation, Hyderabad
• Urban Infrastructure & Governance (UI&G): The scheme is a component of JnNURM programme
launched with an aim to provide Urban Infrastructure in the Sector of Water Supply, Under Ground
Drainage, Storm Water Drains, Solid Waste Management and Transportation in mission cities in a
planned manner. Out of 23 projects, with a cost of Rs.2661.86 crore, 16 projects are completed
• Basic Services to the Urban Poor (BSUP): The sub-component aims at providing housing and allied
infrastructure services for the poor and in-situ slum development. Under this scheme 17 projects
have been sanctioned with the cost of Rs.1731.79 crores. Out of 72,390 houses sanctioned, 69,320
houses have been completed
8.8.4. Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB)
• Urban Mission Baghiratha Project in Hyderabad City – Water Supply Distribution Network Project
for Peripheral Circles: The project was sanctioned with Rs.1900 crores for creation of 56 Nos of
280 ML capacity new storage reservoirs and laying of 2100 km pipeline network. The project was
completed and under this project, the circles of Alwal, Kapra, Uppal, L.B.Nagar, Gaddiannaram,
Rajendranagar, Serilingampally, Kukatpally, Patancheru and R.C.Puram are benefited with drinking
water supply covering about 35 Lakhs population
• Urban Mission Baghiratha Project in Hyderabad City – Providing Water Supply to 190 Villages
/ Habitations within ORR limits: The project was sanctioned with an estimated cost of Rs.628
crores under Annuity Mode of contract for developing Service Reservoirs of (OHSRs/OBHRs),
pipeline network and providing house service connections. All the 164 reservoirs of 70 ML capacity
are completed and pipeline for 1,630 km length is completed and put into operation. Under this
project, 190 villages / habitations of Patancheru, R.C.Puram, Medchal, Quthubullapur, Shamirpet,
Keesara, Ghatkesar, Hayathnagar, Ibrahimpatnam, Maheswaram, Saroornagar, Shamshabad and
Rajendranagar mandals are benefited covering about 10 Lakh population

• Diversion of Godavari water to Manjira / Singur system - Laying of 1800 mm dia MS main from
Ghanpur Reservoir to Patancheru along ORR: For diversion of Godavari water to Manjira / Singur
system, the pipeline project is sanctioned with a cost of Rs.398 crores with funding from HUDCO
Loan and State Government budget. The project work of laying 43.2 km length of pipeline is
completed and commissioned. On completion of the project, source water from Godavari system
ensures reliable supplies to the areas fed by Manjira / Singur system.
• Water Leadership and Conservation (WaLC) Programme: Water conservation and reduction in
wastage of water requires a dynamic leadership. As such, the WaLC programme has been taken up by
HMWSSB duly involving NGOs, RWAs, IT Sector Employees, Senior Citizen Clubs, supported by
ZCs of GHMC etc.
• Rain Water Harvesting Theme Park: Awareness to the consumers of HMWSSB and citizens of
Hyderabad City is being created on water conservation and rain water harvesting to improve the
ground water table. In this direction, HMWSSB is providing continuous efforts / guidance with
prototypes on construction of Rain Water Harvesting Pits and to further enhance the programme on
larger scale, a specific “Rain Water Harvesting Theme Park” was developed wherein the visitors are
allowed to experience the necessity and benefits in constructing RWH pits in their house / building
premises
• Awards received by HMWSSB over the past two years
o HUDCO Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Urban Infrastructure - April’2018
o Telangana State Excellence Award – 2018
o ISO Certification (10002) Customer Satisfaction Management – Oct’2018
o AMRUTH Tech Challenges Award – 2018
o Telangana State Energy Conservation Award – Dec’2018
o Telangana State Energy Conservation Award – Dec’2019

CHAPTER
Health 9
Summary
The Telangana government’s initiatives in the past 6 years have been focused on improving the
reproductive and child healthcare services. As a result of its concerted efforts, the current Maternal
Mortality Ratio has reduced from 92 in 2013 to 76 in 2017. Moreover, the introduction of “KCR
KIT” has tremendously increased the institutional deliveries in public institutions from 31% to 60%.
The IMR has steadily declined from 34 in the year 2014 to 29 in the year 2017 and Under-5 Mortality
Rate decreased from 40 in the year 2014 to 32 in the year 2017.
Given that the disease burden of non-communicable diseases is at an all time high, the government
plans to conduct awareness activities, which will be carried out on a large scale through Health and
Wellness Centres (HWC) to sensitize people on these lifestyle diseases. In addition, the Government
has launched the Kantivelugu programme with a vision to build avoidable blindness-free Telangana.
Under this programme, a total of 827 teams comprising of 10,000 field staff have procured 35 lakh
prescription glasses for the State.
Aarogyasri Scheme (AS) is a unique Government Sponsored Health Insurance Scheme with the aim
to assist families below the poverty line and protect them against catastrophic health expenditure.
During the year 2019-20 a total of 2,46,912 therapies were covered through Aarogyasri, out of
which 1,63,799 are in private hospitals and 83,113 are in Government Hospitals with a total cost of
Rs.577.44 crores.
Under the National Health Mission, the government has taken initiatives for early identification and
intervention of healthcare issues for children up to 18 years. They have also promoted palliative care
for the elderly, reaching to them through 110 Health and Wellness Centres in the State. In addition,
115 Basti Dawakhanas were established to cater health needs of urban poor.
9.1. Background
Investment in health is important not just because it promotes economic growth but also because it is
a fundamental human right. Public health expenditure in India is merely 1% of GDP. There have been
multiple government programmes aimed at improving health care in India over the years but some of the
problems still persist such as - underutilization of funds; inadequate facilities, shortage of staff, and lack
of performance monitoring.

Against this backdrop, the state has taken firm steps to improve the health of its citizens and the results
are promising. The state is consolidating the gains accrued after the state formation by allocating more
resources to operationalise a sustainable strategy to address the challenges. The Government’s principal
focus is on improving the reproductive and child health services. However, equal importance is accorded
to disease control interventions, human resources, infrastructure, capacities, capabilities, monitoring and
technical support systems. Government has also strengthened the health infrastructure to provide quality
health care services to all sections of the society. Table 9.1 describes the details of health infrastructure in
the State.
Table 9.1 Health Infrastructure in the State
Sl. No. Particulars Number
1 Health Facilities in the State
• Health Facilities (With beds) 1064
• Teaching Hospitals 7
• Speciality Hospitals (Incl. NIMS, MNJ) 14
• Ayurveda Hospitals 4
• Homeo Hospitals 3
• Unani Hospitals 3
• Naturopathy Hospitals 1
• District Hospitals 31
• Area Hospitals 19
• MCH (Functioning) 10
• Community Health Centers 90
• Primary Health Centers 882
• Sub Centers 4797
2 Staff Working 49709
• Doctors Working (MBBS - Allopathy) 2556
• Doctors Working (Specialists - Allopathy) 3796
• Nurses Working (Allopathy) 10900
• Paramedical Staff Working (Allopathy) 11886
3 Wellness Centers (Functioning) 12
4 Basthi Dawakhanas (Functioning) 115
5 MCH (Functioning) 10
6 Dialysis Centers (Functioning) 39
• Dialysis Machines working (Functioning) 307
7 In-Patients (in lakhs) [Allopathy] 19.76
8 Out Patients (in lakhs) [Allopathy] 281.69

Sl. No. Particulars Number
9 Hearse Vehicles (Functioning) 50
10 102, 104 & 108 Vehicles (Functioning) 796
11 Blood banks (Functioning) 30
• Blood Storage Centers (Functioning) 28
• Blood Component Separation Units (Functioning) 21
12 CEMONC Centers (Functioning) 66
Source: Annual Report-2018-19: Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare, Telangana State
9.2 Status on Key Health Indicators

At the time of formation of Telangana in June 2014, the challenges faced by the state vis-à-vis health sector
were enormous. The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) was at 34 (SRS-2014), the Maternal Mortality Ratio
was at 92 (SRS-2011-13) and the Under-5 Mortality Rate was at 34 (SRS-2014). The overall percentage of
institutional deliveries was at 91.5%, while the percentage of institutional births in public institutions
was merely 31%. The Caesarean Sections rate was as high as 58% (75% in private sector) and the full
Immunization rate was 68.1% (NFHS-IV).
However, the state has made considerable progress in the last six years and has been able to improve its
key health indicator outcomes. This is evident from the fact that Telangana has lower rates of MMR,
IMR, U5MR and Neonatal Mortality Rates when compared with national averages. In fact, Telangana
performs better than all India averages for Total Fertility Rates, and percentage of Full Immunization and
Institutional Deliveries as well (Figure 9.1)
Figure 9.1 Key Health Indicators
20
Neonatal Mortality Rate
23
32
Under 5 Mortality Rate (U5MR)
37
29
Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
33
76
Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)
122
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Telangana India
Source: Sample Registration System (SRS) 2017 *MMR is calculated per 1,00,000 live births
9.3 Flagship Programmes and Key Initiatives: Progress and Achievements

9.3.1 Maternal Health Services
Sustainable Development Goal #03 envisages to ensure Good Health and Wellbeing, and the related target
3.1 of the goal aims to ‘reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births, by
2030’. With this goal, the state is working towards preventing all avoidable Maternal Deaths. The current

Maternal Mortality Ratio is 76 (SRS 2015-17). Trends of Maternal Mortality Ratio are depicted in Figure
9.2.
Figure 9.2: Trends of Maternal Mortality Ratio
Source: SRS Time Series
9.3.1.1 KCR Kit

A range of interventions have been taken up by the government with a focused attention on the welfare
of pregnant women. This includes payment of wage compensation to pregnant women in the form of
KCR Kit. The necessity to go for labour-intensive work during pregnancy may become life-threatening for
mother and the child. To avoid such cases, the Government has decided to compensate the wages foregone
by pregnant women. The KCR Kit programme serves three objectives viz., (i) to eliminate unnecessary
C-section surgeries; (ii) to reimburse the wage loss during pregnancy; and (iii) to reduce infant as well as
maternal mortality.
Under KCR Kit initiative, an amount of Rs.12,000 (Rs.13,000 in case of female child) is paid to the mother
in four tranches, right from ANCs to full immunization of the child. A mother and baby kit containing
15 utility items is also given at the time of birth. The details of payment of KCR Kit benefit in four
installments are given in Table-9.2.
Table 9.2 Scheme Details of KCR Kit
Instalment Amount (INR) Conditions
1st 3000 • Registration of pregnancy at public health facility.
• At least 2 ANC checkups by the Medical Officer with IFA tablets & Inj.TT.
2nd 5000 (for female • Delivery in public health institution
child) and 4000 • The child has to receive BCG, OPV 0 dose and Birth Dose of Hep.B.
(for male child)
• KCR Kit will also be given.
3rd 2000 • Child has to receive OPV 1, 2 & 3 and IPV 1 & 2 doses
• Child has to receive Pentavalent 1, 2 & 3 doses
• At the age of 3 ½ months.
4th 3000 • Child has to receive Measles vaccine, Vit.A and JE 1st dose at the age of 9
months.
Source: Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare, Telangana State

The introduction of “KCR KIT” has tremendously increased the institutional deliveries in public
institutions. The institutional deliveries in public facilities rose from 31% to 60%. The year-wise progress
under KCR Kit are shown in Figure 9.3.
Figure 9.3 Year-wise Progress Under KCR Kit
7.00 Figures in Lakhs
6.13
6.00 5.56
5.00 4.33
4.00
3.00 2.75
2.25 2.42
2.02
2.00 1.73
1.45
1.00
0.00
No. of Pregnant Women Public Institutional Deliveries No. of KITs Distributed
Registered
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 (Till October 2019)
Hon’ble Chief Minister Launching KCR Kit Programme

9.3.1.2 Amma Vodi
Government has launched the services of ‘102 Referral Transport Service’ (Amma Vodi) for pickup and
drop back of pregnant women and neonatal children under the funds of Janani Sishu Suraksha Karyakram
(JSSK), National Health Mission in the State of Telangana. A total number of 5.54 lakhs pregnant women
have utilized the ‘102 Referral Transport Service’ (Amma Vodi) for the year 2018-19 in 299 vehicles. In

addition, the Government has also started 104 services, the Fixed Day Health Services (FDHS). The key
objective of 104 services is to reach populations in remote and inaccessible areas with a set of preventive,
promotive and curative services including but not limited to RCH Services, which are free to the patients
at the point of care.
Ammavodi (102) and 104 Services

9.3.1.3 Other Maternal Health Initiatives
Other major maternal health initiatives including Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA), Village Health
& Nutrition Days (VHNDs), Referral Transport Services for pregnant and lactating women, Janani Sishu
Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK), Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), Maternal Death
Review (MDR), Dakshatha Programme and other Infrastructure Development programmes are being
implemented in the state for ensuring improved Maternal Health.
9.3.2 Child Health Services
In 2012, the Infant Mortality Rate in unified Andhra Pradesh was at par with the national average rate of
42. However, the government’s concerted efforts to ensure that every child is born healthy have resulted
in Telangana outperforming other states. The IMR has steadily declined from 34 in the year 2014 to 29
in the year 2017 and Under-5 Mortality Rate decreased from 34 in the year 2013 to 32 in the year 2017. as
shown in figure in 9.4.
Figure 9.4 Infant Mortality Rate
Source: SRS Time Series
Government is putting all efforts in saving the lives of infants and children. 100% coverage has been
achieved under Mission Indradanush (Expanded Gram Swarajya Abhiyan). As a state initiative, Mission
Indradanush was conducted in non-aspirational districts under which 92% of the children were immunized.
28 Special New-born Care Units (SNCUs) were functional of these, 9 are to be made functional in 2019-20. 8
SNCUs were accredited by NNF. There is real-time monitoring of SNCU, Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre

(NRC), and KMC (Kangaroo Mother Care) . Screening for Premature Retinopathy is being carried out in
SNCUs. Details of SNCUs are provided in Table 9.3. Among other initiatives, eVIN has been introduced
across the state, Breast Milk Bank has been established in Niloufer Hospital and 10 Teeka Bandis are now
operational. The Full Immunization which was 68% in 2014 is now at 96% in 2019 (HMIS).
Special New-Born Care Units (SNCU) - District Hospital, Sangareddy

Table 9.3 Special New-born Care Units (SNCU)
Sl. No. Year Admissions Discharges Referrals
1 2016-17 31,720 24,398 2,337
2 2017-18 33,464 25,661 3,302
3 2018-19 31,310 23,550 3,824
4 2019-20 (till 15th Sep) 15,273 11,803 1,848
9.3.3 Family Planning and Reproductive Health

The overwhelming thrust on family planning during the past two decades has contributed to outstanding
achievement in reducing Total Fertility Rate (TFR). Strategic realignment will entail a shift of focus from
family planning to population stabilization – delayed age at marriage, birth spacing, improved pill and
IUD uptake, RTI and STI management, male sterilization, etc. - and to steadfast thrust on improved
maternal and child health. The Total Fertility Rate is 1.7 against All India Rate of 2.2 in the year 2017
(SRS). The population is stabilized and the focus is now on spacing methods. Importance is given to
postpartum IUCD and RTI/STI management.
9.3.4 Communicable Diseases Control Programme
Infectious diseases continue to pose a threat to society. Incidence of diseases like Tuberculosis and Malaria
continues to rise despite tremendous efforts to control them. The state is taking many steps to reduce the
burden of infectious diseases, one of them being the ‘End TB Strategy’ to make the state TB-Free with
zero deaths. Starting September 2017, the state has taken up daily regimen for all TB patients. Active

Case Finding has been taken up in 31 identified slum areas and all 33 districts have been provided with
CBNAAT machines. TB notification is at 99% and Treatment Success Rate is at 91%.
Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) is one of the most important activities to control diseases like Malaria,
Chikungunya and Dengue. IRS is undertaken in high-risk areas and asymptomatic carrier survey is
conducted. Diagnosis is a key component in controlling such diseases and Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT)
kits are used in high-risk areas for early diagnosis. ACT (Artemisinin Combination Therapy) tablets are
kept in every Primary Health Centre (PHC) for treatment of PF malaria cases. Weekly anti larval operations
are conducted in all urban and rural areas.
9.3.5 Non-Communicable Diseases Control Programme
Non-Communicable disease burden is on the rise in the country. In the recently released report “India-
Health of the Nation’s states” by IHME, it has been reported that the burden due to non-communicable
diseases and injuries has overtaken the burden due to infectious and maternal-child diseases. The report
shows Ischemic Heart disease is the major contributor to the disease burden. The proportion of total
disease burden in 2016 in Telangana is shown in Figure 9.5
Figure 9.5 Proportion of Disease Burden in the State
Source: India-Health of the Nation’s states” by IHME
Screening for NCDs is being carried out in all 33 districts of the state. Primarily, the adult population
is screened for Hypertension, Diabetes, Cervical cancer, Breast cancer and Oral cancer. To combat heart
diseases, the Government is establishing the STEMI model of management and treatment in Hyderabad
city. Preventive and awareness activities are very important to control these lifestyle diseases. Awareness
activities will be carried out on a large scale through Health and Wellness Centres (HWC) to sensitize
people on these lifestyle diseases.

9.3.6 Aarogyasri
Aarogyasri Scheme (AS) is a unique Government Sponsored Health Insurance Scheme being implemented
by Aarogyasri Health Care Trust in the State. The objective of the scheme is to assist families below
the poverty line and protect them against catastrophic health expenditure. The scheme provides cashless
quality care and equity of access to all. It provides quality healthcare to the poor and is a unique PPP
model tailor-made to the health needs of poor patients providing end-to-end cashless medical services for
identified diseases through a network of service providers from government and private sector through a
self-funded reimbursement.
Major policy initiatives:
v Aarogyasri beneficiaries are allowed to avail cashless treatment for High end therapies costing beyond
Rs.2.00 Lakhs for the following treatments:
• Cochlear Implantation Surgeries; Medical Oncology; Organ Transplantation Surgeries;
• Maintenance Haemodialysis treatment; Thalassemia
• Established 42 Dialysis Centres in Government Hospitals under Public Private Partnership (PPP)
to follow HUB AND SPOKE model for managing Dialysis units
During the year 2019-20 a total of 2,46,912 therapies were done, out of which 1,63,799 are in private
hospitals and 83,113 are in government hospitals with a total cost of Rs.577.44 crores.
9.3.7 Kanti Velugu
A large percentage of vision impairment is avoidable and can be addressed with a simple pair of glasses or
cataract surgery. People mostly tend to live with eye problems or postpone treatment until it is too late.
The women and elderly are the most neglected. To address this problem, the Government has launched the
Kantivelugu programme with a vision to build avoidable blindness-free Telangana. Deployment details of
the programme are stated in Table 9.4.
Hon’ble Chief Minister Observing Kanti Velugu Programme

Table 9.4 Deployment Details of Kanti Velugu Programme
No. of Field teams 827

Total number of persons in teams About 10,000
Reading glasses Procured 35,00,000
Auto-Refractometer (AR) deployed 827
No. of Tablets (PC) 2481
No. of Trial Lens Box 827
Snellen Chart 2481
Medicines provided at the camp Antibiotic Eye Drops / Ointments, Vitamin-A Tabs
/ Solution & Paracetamol Tablets
The Hon’ble Chief Minister launched the Kanti Velugu Programme on August 15th, 2018. 827 teams
reached villages as per the pre-announced schedule. Teams are self-contained with manpower, equipment,
medicines, reading glasses etc. While the medical teams take care of the eye screening, other government
departments provide coordination and support. Achievements of the Kanti Velugu Programme are shown
in Table 9.5.
Table 9.5 Achievements under Kanti Velugu Programme
Sl. No. Indicator Achievement
1 Number of People Screened 1.54 Crores
2 Number of Reading Glasses Handed Over 22.93 Lakhs
3 Identified for Prescription Spectacles 18.14 Lakhs
4 Identified for Secondary & Tertiary Referrals 9.30 Lakhs
5 People with no eye related issues 1.04 crores
9.3.8. Comprehensive Primary Health Care

9.3.8.1. Basti Dawakhanas
In the urban areas, the state has established
115 Basti Dawakhanas, so far. The doctor
consultation, drugs and diagnostics are
provided free of cost to urban poor in these
centres. By the year end of 2019-20, another
132 Basti Dawakhanas will be established.
Located in slums, each Basthi Dawakhana
is established for a population of 5,000 to
10,000. Specialist consultation is provided
through Tele-Medicine. Basti Dawakhanas
reduce travel and wait time and work as
Basti Dawakhana sustainable platform for convergence of
other NHM Programmes. This facility also reduces Out-of-Pocket Expenditure and reduce burden on

Secondary and Tertiary Health Care Facilities. Performance of Basti Dawakanas is given in Table 9.6.
Table 9.6 Performance of Basti Dawakhanas April 2019 to October 2019
Average OPD Average Lab Tests
Total OPD Total Lab Tests
per day per BD Per day per BD
15,21,140 101 2,23,000 21
9.3.8.2 Specialist Evening Clinics

Specialist evening clinics have been established with the objective of reaching out to the urban poor, who
may otherwise not be able to access specialist services offered by PHC during their regular work hours in
the daytime. Established within Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHC), these clinics run from 4:30 PM
to 8:30 PM. Currently, there are 42 Specialist Evening Clinics in the state.
9.3.9 National Health Mission
India To achieve universal access to equitable, affordable and quality healthcare, the government has
launched a number of schemes targeting maternal health and nutrition, child health and immunization,
palliative care. In addition, the NHM also works towards improving the quality of services through the
State Quality Assurance Committee. Some of the programmes are described below.
9.3.9.1 Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
Under the National Health Mission, Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) has been launched for early
identification and early intervention for children up to 18 years of age to cover 4 ‘D’s viz. Defects at birth,
Deficiencies, Diseases, Development delays including disability. It covers 30 selected health conditions for
screening, early detection and management. 300 Mobile Health Teams have been formed to screen the
children and the ones with defects are referred to District Early Intervention Centres (DEIC) established in
District Hospitals. By 2024, the Government aims to establish such Centres in all District Hospitals. The
Government aims to conduct yearly screening for all children and follow up with treatment and referrals.
Year-wise screening details under RBSK are given in Table 9.7.
Table 9.7 Year-wise Screening Details under RBSK
Sl. No Year Target Screened % Screened
1 2017-18 38,15,795 13,11,095 34%
2 2018-19 38,15,795 27,23,928 71%
3 2019-20(Till 20th Nov) 48,61,537 44,89,222 92%
9.3.9.2 Quality Care

‘Quality’ is the core and most important aspect of services being rendered at any health facility. A Quality
based approach helps in identifying the gaps in service delivery and tracing its roots and linking them
to organizational processes. It builds a system of taking effective actions for traversing the gaps, periodic
assessments and improving service delivery.
Based on the National guidelines, the Government has formed the ‘State Quality Assurance Committee
(SQAC)’ and ‘State Quality Assurance Unit (SQAU)’ at state level. At District level, DQAC and DQAU
have been formed in all 33 Districts. At facility level the ‘District Quality Teams (DQT)’ have been

formed to help with facility level assessments and to seek National Quality Assurance Certification. In
the year of 2016-17 one of the PHCs in Adilabad district, which is primarily a tribal area, became the
first PHC in Telanagana to be certified by National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS). ‘LaQshya’
initiative is intended to improve the Quality of Care in Labour Rooms & Maternity Operation Theatres in
Government Medical College Hospitals, District Hospitals, Sub-District Hospitals and other high case-load
health facilities. ‘Kayakalp’ is another initiative launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare with
an objective to promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices in public healthcare facilities,
through incentivizing and recognizing such public healthcare facilities that show exemplary performance
in adhering to standard protocols of cleanliness and infection control. The achievements under Quality
Care are given in Table 9.8.
Table 9.8 Achievements under Quality Care
Sl. No. Programme Achievement Ranking in the country
1. NQAS 84 1
2. LaQshya 13 3
3. Kayakalp 225 NA
9.3.9.3 Palliative and Elderly Care

About 7 to 9 patients in every village are in need of palliative care. Patients with end-stage diseases like
Cancer, Organ failure, Paralysis, CVDs etc, need proper end of life care. Against this background, the state
has rolled out a comprehensive palliative health care programme having three-pronged strategy viz., (i)
home based care; (ii) outpatient care; and (iii) in-patient care. Eight Palliative health care centres have been
established for in-patient care. Thirty mobile home care service units will be established. Palliative home
care will be taken up in 110 SC-HWCs.
With increasing life expectancy, the population of elderly is growing in the country. Pulled back from
basic leadership and decision making by relatives, the older feel left-out and alone in the family due to
which, they suffer from depression. Some initiatives that have been introduced to treat the elderly include:
(i) weekly special elderly clinics are organized at sub-centre level, (ii) counseling is provided on lifestyle
modifications, and (iii) weekly elderly clinics are organized at PHC level.
9.3.10 AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy)
The Telangana Government, along with the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) is encouraging the AYUSH
system of medicine. Presently 860 dispensaries and institutions are functioning under the AYUSH
(Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani and Homoeopathy) department. The Telangana State Medicinal
and Aromatic Plants Board is the first and only State Body in the country to inspect the cultivated
medicinal plants by using GPS, disbursing the subsidy to medicinal plant farmers with transparency and
accountability. Medicinal plants species like Aloe vera, Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Redsanders, Sandalwood are
being propagated.
Key Initiatives under AYUSH
1. Essential medicines are being supplied for Ayurveda and Unani Dispensaries/Hospitals and
Homoeopathy Dispensaries/Hospitals is being supplied.
2. 22 Wellness Centres have been approved after the formation of State. Two Wellness Centres are

already functioning at D.K. Government Homeopathy Hospital and Ramanthapur, Hyderabad and
Govt. Ayurvedic Hospital, Warangal.
3. Nine AYUSH Wings are being strengthened in District Hospitals.
4. Four Stand-alone AYUSH Hospitals are being upgraded.
5. 32 AYUSH Dispensaries have been identified.
6. Establishment of three 50-bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospitals have been approved at (i) Ananthagiri
Hills, Vikarabad District (ii) Siddipet and (iii) Bhupalapally, Jayashankar-Bhupalapally District.
7. AYUSH Educational Institutions, Pharmacies and Drug Testing Laboratory are being strengthened.
9.4 Improving the Supply Side
9.4.1 Infrastructure
The Healthcare facilities have focused on upgrading the Primary Health Centres (PHC), Community
Health Centres (CHC), and Area Hospitals. In addition to this, they have also started construction works
for establishing four new medical colleges in Mahaboobnagar, Siddipet, Nalgonda and Suryapet.
9.4.2 Provision of Drugs and Diagnostics Free of Cost
India is one among the countries with the highest Out-of-Pocket (OOP) expenses on health care. Expenditure
on drugs constitutes over 67% of OOP expenditure on health care (NSSO 68th Round 2011-12). High
Level Expert Group Report (HLEG) on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for India recommended that an
increase in public procurement of medicines from around 0.1% to 0.5% of GDP would ensure universal
access to essential drugs, greatly reduce the burden of out-of-pocket expenditures and increase the financial
protection for households. If quality essential drugs are provided free of cost to all patients visiting public
health facilities, it would bring significant savings to the patients. Provision of free drugs is therefore one
of the most important interventions towards mitigating the burden of health care costs. The government
has realized this fact and the state drug budget has been substantially increased in the last three years. Year-
wise budget is given in Table 9.9.
Table 9.9 Drug Budget from 2015-16 to 2018-19 (Rs. in Crores)
Sl. No. Budget Head 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
1 Drugs and Medicines 114.62 223.42 245.19 332.06
2 Surgicals and Consumables 16.07 17.48 74.53 185.6
TOTAL 130.69 240.9 319.72 517.66
All medicines procured are generic and quality parameters are strictly assured by testing the samples in
NABL accredited laboratories.
Diagnostics is an integral part of the health system and will help the service providers to make informed
decisions. Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on diagnostics is on a rise, sometimes overtaking the OOPE
on drugs. To overcome this problem, the government has established a Hub & Spoke model of diagnostics
in Hyderabad. A Hub is established in Hyderabad, for which all Urban Primary Health Centres, Urban
Community Health Centres and Area Hospitals, District Hospitals and Health and Wellness Centres act as
spokes. The samples are collected at the spokes and transported to Hubs, where tests are done. In districts,
the District Hospital lab acts as a Hub for the primary Health Centres and Community Health Centres.
20 more such Hubs will be established in the district headquarters.

9.4.3 Research and Learning
To promote research and learning in the state of Telangana, the Union government has sanctioned Rs. 5
Crore for the establishment of a Medical Research Unit in the state. In addition to this, the Government
of India has also sanctioned Rs. 1.5 Crores to establish a Genetic Lab Facility. Both facilities will serve the
dual purpose of diagnosing patients’ illnesses and promoting research opportunities.
9.4.5 Leveraging Information Technology
To achieve the goals envisaged, information technology will be extensively used. The Government has
already initiated many information management systems. Under KCR KIT programme which is launched
for tracking pregnant women and children, financial benefit is transferred to the beneficiaries online.
ANMs enter real time data on the tablets provided to them. It reduces the work of the ANMs and allows
them to track all pregnant women and children effectively. e-Aushadi is used for drug logistics management
and prescription audit. Under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) data on all children is managed
through a well-designed MIS. There is an e-birth portal where the births and deaths are being registered
online. Notifiable diseases are notified by all government and private hospitals on ‘notifiable diseases
portal’. The government aims to have e-Health Record (eHR) and create a health profile for all its citizens.
9.6. Institutional Initiatives
9.6.1 Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS)
Nizam’s Institute has been established with the primary objective of creating a center of excellence for
providing Medical care, Educational and Research facilities of high order and to start Post Graduate and
Paramedical Courses. There are 34 departments which include Super Specialties and Broad Specialties.
The Institute had rendered Out-Patient Services to 6,03,038 patients and In-Patient Services to 47,359.
During the year 2019, the institute performed 24,638 surgeries, out of which 11,310 are Major & Emergency
surgeries and 105 Kidney Transplantations.
9.6.2 Mehdi Nawab Jung (MNJ) Institute of Oncology & RCC
MNJ Institute of Oncology is the sole referral hospital in Telangana offering free comprehensive cancer
care to the poor patients. It is also serving a number of cancer patients coming from surrounding states like
Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Orissa. This is a 450 bedded Apex Cancer
Hospital and teaching hospital with new patient registrations of around 10,000 per year.
About 2500 major & minor surgeries are performed every year. Every day 400 patients are given Radiotherapy,
and 350 patients are given Chemotherapy. More than 1.5 lakh cancer related diagnostic tests are being
done every year. Further, at any given point of time, there are 500 to 550 in-patients in the Institute.
9.6.3 Telangana Vaidya Vidhaya Parishad
Telangana Vaidya Vishana Parishad (TVVP) Hospitals cater to the secondary health care system in the State
of Telangana. There are 108 Hospitals under the TVVP control. These Hospitals provide intermediary
health care between Primary Health Care (provided by Primary Health Centres) and Tertiary Health Care
(provided by Teaching Hospitals). TVVP Hospitals mainly cater to the Maternity & Child Health services,
besides General Medicine, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Dermatology,
ENT, etc.
Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad hospitals are well-equipped with technology and instruments like Digital
X-ray Plants, Ultrasound Scanners, Anaesthesia Machines, Ventilators, Semi Auto Analyzers, Automatic

Mechanized Laundry, Invertors, Solar Electrical Systems etc.. Intensive Care Units are established in 20
TVVP Hospitals in the State.
In addition, 150 bedded Mother and Child Hospitals have been established in eight health facilities
viz., MCHs (i.e., DH-Karimnagar, DH-Khammam, DH-Nalgonda, DH-Sangareddy, DH-Tandur, DH,
Kingkoti, AH-Jangoan, AH-Siddipet were sanctioned. Of these only (06) MCHs are functioning (i.e., DH-
Karimnagar, DH-Khammam, DH-Nalgonda, DH-Sangareddy, AH-Jangoan, AH-Siddipet). Performance of
TVVP hospitals in the year 2018-19 and 2019-20 is given in Table 9.10.
Table 9.10 Physical Performance of TVVP Hospitals in the year 2017-18 and 2018-19
Name of the 2017 - 18 2018 - 19
Development
Target Achievement % Target Achievement %
Indicator
Out Patients 1,33,64,950 1,61,07,491 121 1,28,82,550 1,63,70,246 127
In Patients 11,93,400 13,55,653 114 11,30,280 14,22,149 126
Surgeries 66,960 1,08,962 163 60,720 1,19,454 197
Sterilizations 61,960 40,086 65 59,440 56,049 94
Deliveries 98,640 1,66,629 169 95,520 1,66,161 174
X-Rays 2,71,800 3,52,929 130 2,56,560 3,73,910 146
U.S.G 96,310 2,59,677 270 98,370 2,64,234 269
E.C.G 81,210 1,27,357 157 74,867 1,49,559 200
Lab tests 45,96,120 74,88,967 163 43,58,520 88,81,964 204
BOR 80 105 131 80 104 130
9.7 Priorities for the Next Year

The Government of Telangana has made remarkable progress in improving the quantity and quality
of healthcare services to its citizens. In the coming year, the government will focus on creating and
maintaining a health profile for every citizen of the state. This will help the department in understanding
the citizens’ health requirements, and allow doctors and practitioners to receive information on patient
history. In addition, the Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare will concentrate its efforts
on strengthening the existing schemes and policies, like Kanti Velugu and KCR kits, and also establish
new basti dawakhanas, with the objective of achieving access to quality healthcare for all in the state of
Telangana.

CHAPTER
Education 10
Summary
Access to quality education is a fundamental right in India. The State Government of Telangana
has made considerable headway in providing educational opportunities for students from all ages
with particular care taken to support females and SC, ST, BC, and minority communities. Today,
approximately 70% of schools in Telangana are run by government catering to approximately 27 lakh
students. They are administered by different government and semi government bodies, in particular,
the model schools and various residential schools that serve communities from disadvantaged
backgrounds. Owing to good educational outcomes and admissions into elite educational institutions
like the IITs, they have gained considerable popularity given their holistic curricular offerings and
innovative programming, all of which holds promise for strengthening the learning levels of the
students across all segments of society. The chapter provides an overview of key facts, trends, and
major interventions in education in Telangana.
10.1 Quality Education for All

Access to a quality education is the foundation of sustainable development. Benefits accrued from an
individual’s time spent in a good school include, inter alia, self-reliance, a well-rounded sense of identity,
and innumerable skills to participate in the job market and contribute to economic development.
Telangana, as a newly formed state, has made significant advancements in quality education for children,
adolescents, and many adults from a wide-cross section of society, including added emphasis on
implementation of Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. It has now committed to achieving total literacy.
This chapter provides an overview of key facts and trends in education in the state, myriad interventions
that are aimed at strengthening various aspects of education and some concluding remarks on sustaining
the gains that have currently been made.
10.2 Key Facts and Trends
10.2.1 Availability of Schools
The large number of government schools is testament to the progress made by the Government in fulfilling
its obligations to provide requisite schooling infrastructure. Government schools constitute over 70% of
institutions available to children to enroll without charge. As per the RTE, they are expected to provide
valuable services such as mid-day meals, and ensure sufficient teachers are available to attend to the learning
needs of children from diverse backgrounds.
Table 10.1 Management-wise Number of Schools and Enrolment
Upper
Sl. Primary High % of
Management Primary Total Enrolment
No. Schools Schools Enrolment
Schools
1 State Government (Government & Local Body) 18,230 3,179 4,641 26,050 20,47,503 34.87
2 Other State Govt. (Blind, Deaf & Dumb, Sports, 39 35 8 82 4647 0.08
Juvenile, URS, NCLP)
3 Model Schools 0 0 194 194 1,24,034 2.11
4 Kasturba Gandhi BalikaVidyalaya (KGBV) run 0 0 475 475 87,106 1.48
by SSA
5 Telangana Residential Educational Institutions 0 0 35 35 17,613 0.3
Society (TSREIS)
6 Social Welfare Day/ Residential Schools 2 0 235 237 1,06,224 1.81
7 TW (Society) 19 17 89 125 37,242 0.63
8 TW (Dept) 1,462 64 248 1774 99,984 1.7
9 BC Welfare Residential Schools 0 3 139 142 40,938 0.7
10 Minority Welfare 0 4 201 205 46,609 0.79
11 Aided 290 124 264 678 98,928 1.69
12 Central Government 0 3 48 51 38,227 0.65
Sub Total - I 20,042 3,429 6,577 30,048 27,49,055 46.82
13 Private Un Aided 595 3,867 5,907 10,369 31,11,211 52.99
14 Others (Madrasa) 116 60 4 180 10,815 0.18
Sub Total - II 711 3,927 5911 10,549 31,22,026 53.18
Grand Total 20,753 7,356 12,488 40,597 58,71,081
Source: Department of School Education
10.2.2 Enrolment Trends

Ensuring a child is enrolled and stays in school is a key condition for his/her to benefit socially from
interacting with peers and teachers, and accessing various learning resources to grow intellectually.
A snapshot of enrolment figures in public and private schools for the year 2018-19 raises important points.
Out of 58.71 lakh children enrolled in all types of schools in the State, 53.18% enrolled in private schools
and 46.82% in government schools, including those run by local bodies, private aided schools and central
government schools. It is further observed that private schools, which account for 26% of all schools in the
state, are catering to more than half of all the children. To improve the enrolment in government schools,
the state has started several initiatives, such as introduction of English medium, development of soft-skills
such as communication, social and knowledge skills, and mid-day meal programmes.
Table 10.2 Enrolment Trend in Government, Aided & Private Schools for all Classes I to X
All Schools All Government Schools Private Schools
Academic Year Enrolment Enrolment % of total Enrolment % of total
(in Lakhs) (in Lakhs) enrolment (in Lakhs) enrolment
2015-16 60.63 27.93 46.06 32.71 53.94
2016-17 58.67 28.33 48.29 30.34 51.71
2017-18 58.36 27.61 47.30 30.76 52.70
2018-19 58.71 27.49 46.82 31.22 53.18

For those communities who have historically not come from privileged backgrounds, the State Government
of Telangana’s commitment to ensuring their enrolment is a particularly invaluable public service. The
table below clearly demonstrates that the overwhelming majority of students in government schools are
from Scheduled Caste, Backward Caste, and Tribal communities. This excludes Social Welfare, KGBV,
Model, Central Government and Aided schools.
Table 10.3 Community-wise Enrolment in State Government Schools (excluding Social Welfare,
KGBV, Model, Central Government and Aided schools)
% of the Total
Community Boys Girls Total
Enrolment
General 73,036 83,622 1,56,658 7.65
SC 2,62,328 2,39,801 5,02,129 24.52
ST 1,49,223 1,33,257 2,82,480 13.80
BC 5,36,319 5,69,917 11,06,236 54.03
Total 10,20,906 10,26,597 20,47,503
Female participation in the labour force and equal treatment in other institutions is associated with more
prosperous and safer societies. Enrolment in school increases the likelihood of achieving such an outcome.
The statistics below demonstrate the State Government’s egalitarian orientations such that effectively half
of students in government schools are attended by girls.
Table 10.4 Ratio of Girls Enrolment Compared to Boys in Government and Local Body Schools
Ratio of Girls
Enrolment of Enrolment of
Stage Total Enrolment Enrolment
Boys Girls
compared to Boys
Primary 4,89,591 5,19,418 10,09,009 51.48
Upper Primary 4,09,354 3,74,595 7,83,949 47.78
High Schools 21,17,170 19,60,953 40,78,123 48.08
Total 30,16,115 28,54,966 58,71,081 48.63
Source: UDISE 2018-19
10.2.3 Learning Outcomes

Enrolment in school is only one marker of progress. Metrics of learning outcomes provide useful ways to
track the extent to which children have spent time in schools learning.
After Census 2011, the National Sample Survey (NSSO) 75th Round in the year 2018 reveals that the
Literacy Rate of the State has significantly increased.
Further, to look at leaning outcomes in Government primary and upper primary schools in the State, the
National Achievement Survey (NAS) report is one of the prominent ones which is released by NCERT.
NAS was conducted throughout the country on November 13, 2017 for Classes 3, 5 and 8 in government
and government aided schools. The survey tools used multiple test booklets with 45 questions in Classes
III and V and 60 questions in Class VIII in Mathematics, Language, Sciences and Social Sciences. The

competency based test questions developed, reflected the Learning Outcomes developed by the NCERT
which were recently incorporated in the RTE Act by the Government of India. Along with the test items,
questionnaires pertaining to students, teachers and schools were also used.
Major highlights of the NAS-2017 for Telangana State are (i) in Class III, on an average the correct responses
to the subjects were 69% Mathematics, 67% EVS and 68% Languages; these percentages were 56, 54 and 57
for Class V and 37, 40 and 53 respectively for Class VIII; (ii) 89% children could understand what teacher
says in the classroom; 95% children in Class III, 96% children both in class V and VIII like to come to
school; (iii) 72% Teachers in the state fully understand the curricular goals; (iv) 62% Teachers in the state
are highly satisfied with their job; and 86% teachers in the state have adequate instructional material and
supplies. These indicators show a positive insight towards learning outcomes of the students in the State.
10.2.4 Pupil to Teacher Ratios (PTR)
A critical condition for improved learning outcomes is to make a sufficient number of teachers available
to attend to the learning needs of children. As per the RTE, depending on the grades and school size, Pupil
to Teacher Ratio (PTR) norms is set to be between 30 and 35.
Table 10.5 Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) Government & Local Body Schools
Year / Category Primary Upper Primary Secondary All
2014-15 20.64 17.86 19.15 19.56
2015-16 20.83 16.79 19.10 19.43
2016-17 19.78 15.61 18.34 18.49
2017-18 19.47 14.87 17.68 17.96
2018-19 18.90 14.12 17.85 17.67
Low PTR may not necessarily translate into quality learning opportunities for students particularly if the
school strength is low. This is because one or two teachers may meet PTR norms but may still perpetuate
instances of multi-grade teaching whereby the teachers are not able to dedicate the requisite instructional
time to enable a child’s growth. Therefore, the State Government is working on reducing multi-grade
teaching in the schools.
10.2.5 School Strength
On an average, local body schools have the lowest number of students. This is likely because they constitute
the largest number of primary schools. Such schools tend to be the smallest given RTE requirements to
make them available within 1 km of a child’s home. The key benefit of such schools is that it ensures access.
In many remote areas in particular, these schools can function as important community hubs as well.
At the same time, larger schools may allow for more curricular and extra-curricular resources, and interaction
with more students and teachers. As such, Model Schools and Social Welfare Residential Schools, often
with school strength stronger than the average private school strength, have undertaken good educational
initiatives, which are detailed in subsequent sections.

10.3 Interventions
10.3.1 Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
Key centrally sponsored schemes have recently undergone important changes. The Cabinet Committee
on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved ‘SamagraSiksha,’ an Integrated Scheme for School Education
(ISSE) extending from Pre-School to Class 12 for the period 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2020. That is,
the erstwhile Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamika Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher
Education (TE) schemes will be subsumed under one budget head from 2019-20 onwards.
The common objective of all the schemes is to enhance access through the inclusion of disadvantaged
groups and weaker sections, and to improve the quality of education for all. In Telangana, the SSA is
channeled towards quality interventions that range from making academic monitoring of schools more
effective to learning enhancement programs. Such interventions offer promising ways to improve the
motivation and capability of teachers to deliver quality education.
The ‘Nishtha’ training program is an in-service training initiative run by the SCERT to strengthen teachers’
understanding of critical classroom aspects such as innovative teaching practices and provision of a holistic
curriculum. SSA funds 60% of the program. All primary school teachers and HMs, 3 out of 5 school
teachers and HMs in classes VI to VIII, and 2 out of 5 of school teachers and HMs in classes IX to X are
covered. The trainings are implemented via a cascading model whereby a State Resource Group consisting
of approximately 1000 teachers are trained. They are then split into 171 teams who disseminate their
learnings by block, across the state in a phased manner.
10.3.2 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)
Another notable achievement of the SSA is in its provision of residential schooling facilities, particularly
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya’s (KGBV). Such schools, begun in 2004 and later incorporated as part of
the SSA, aim to provide quality residential schooling to girls
who are predominantly from Backward Castes, Scheduled
Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Minority groups. Because of
the State Government of Telangana’s intervention, classes
now extend up to class 10 from its earlier cut off of class
8, targeting girls who are, inter alia, orphans, single parents
and fall below the poverty line.
Out of the 475 KGBV schools, of which 84 were sanctioned
in 2017-18, approximately 1.05 lakh girls were enrolled.
Telangana Model School, at Nizamabad District A wide variety of important initiatives characterize such
schools approach to providing a holistic education. Notable
activities include subject clubs for students to internalize key learnings in a participatory manner, an
English language foundation program for grade VI students, “Girl Child Empowerment Clubs” to instill
a sense of identity in girls, and vocational education to enable students to strengthen their potential for
employability.
Such arrangements appear to be delivering results, as 97.76% of students passed the SSC examinations in
March 2019. A significant number have excelled. 755 girls secured a high GPA of above 9. Out of 8 girls
who secured 10/10 GPA, 5 girls have been selected for IIIT Basara, Nirmal District.

10.3.3 Model Schools
Model schools were initially conceived by the Government of India to target “Educationally Backward
Blocks” (EBB). Since the Government of India delinked the scheme in 2015-16, the State Government
of Telangana Government, via the Department of School Education, has taken ownership of sustaining
and strengthening the schools. The 194 model schools are available to students from grades 6 and above,
including intermediate years. The student strength is at approximately 1.28 lakhs.There are 100 hostel
slots available for girls while boys attend on a day scholar basis. Such schools follow the state syllabus and
are taught in English Medium by teachers deemed highly qualified. The high enrolment figures point to
the popularity of these schools, earning a reputation for exhibiting strong qualities similar to Kendriya
Vidyalayas.
Aside from its English Medium orientation, such schools are committed to a holistic education. This
is illustrated in initiatives such as comprehensive vocational education covering areas that range from
banking to beauty and wellness, literary and cultural competitions, Atal Tinkering Labs to instill a scientific
temperament, and kitchen gardens topromote organic farming.
Such schools’ good reputation is particularly evidenced in the fact that 98.5% of students passed out of
their 10th Class public exams. Approximately 34% of the students secured a high GPA of nine or above.
The schools witnessed a threefold increase in students receiving a GPA of 10 since 2017-18.
Regarding Intermediate results, in the second year intermediate, the pass rate has been improved to 66.4%
in 2018-19 from 62% in 2015-16 and there is scope for further improvement. In addition, successes are
evident that, about one third (530) of the 1500 seats available at IIIT Basara, Nirmal District were selected,
graduates from model schools.
10.3.4 Intermediate Education
Out of 2,558 junior colleges, The Department of Intermediate Education administers 404 Government
Junior Colleges and 41 Aided Junior Colleges to strengthen and impart quality education at the intermediate
level. It provides free education, including free text books to 1,71,048 students. Beneficiaries tend to be
from weaker sections of society.
Notably, the Department offers 22 vocational education courses to prepare students for entry into the
skilled jobs. In fact, four of the junior colleges are exclusively dedicated to vocational training. In addition,
40 short-term vocational certificate courses are offered to enhances student capabilities that are aligned
with evolving industry specific needs.
10.3.5 Higher Education
The statistics below present a promising picture of a relatively large proportion of students pursuing
higher education. Time spent in colleges and universities is a key conduit to advancing into the knowledge
economy.
Table 10.6 Key Higher Education Statistics
Parameter Telangana India

Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) 36.20 26.30
College Population Index (CPI) 50 28
Average Enrolment per College 554 693
Gender Parity Index (GPI) 1.02 1.00
Source: Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE)

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education plays a key coordinating role and determines standards
to ensure sound quality of education for aspiring students. Indeed, Telangana can now boast 2 universities
ranked first by the University Grants Commission as “Universities with Potential for Excellence (UPE).”
10.3.6 Collegiate Education
The Commissionerate of Collegiate Education focuses on creating educational opportunities for those
located in backward and rural areas, and strengthening women’s education in undergraduate and post-
graduate levels. In fulfilling its objectives of access, equity, and quality, it has undertaken some important
initiatives. For example, the introduction of the Degree Online Services, Telangana (DOST) online
admission system has made it easier for prospective students to apply. This year, over 2 lakh students
enrolled through the system.
In addition, a committee chaired by the Commissionerate reorganized courses to better aligns with student
aspirations and job market requirements. It also proposed offering English Medium courses in urban and
semi-urban areas. In addition, a “T-SAT Nipuna Channel” has been installed in 105 Government Degree
Colleges to broadcast educational programmes for students to access critical information to strengthen
educational performance and develop awareness of career prospects. Furthermore, the Commissionerate
has introduced Telangana Skills and Knowledge Centre (TSKC). A refinement of similar institutions forged
in 2005 in Andhra Pradesh, such knowledge centres are designed to hone young graduates’ transferrable
skills, such as in communications and ICT, in order to strengthen their potential for employment.
The Commissionerate has also worked hard to improve quality measures to access strategic infrastructure
grants available via the centrally sponsored, outcome-based scheme, Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
(RUSA). Today, out of 132 Government Degree Colleges, eight Colleges are conferred with autonomous
status. 64 Government Degree Colleges (GDCs) have valid accreditation and 21 Colleges are preparing for
fresh accreditation.
10.3.7 Technical Education
The Department of Technical Education develops Diploma and Degree courses to cultivate technicians
and engineers respectively to contribute to the state and nation’s critical industries, and compete effectively
in the global market. It coordinates with the All India Council for Technical Education to establish
Engineering Colleges, MBA/MCA Colleges and Polytechnics.
Since the formation of the state, the Department has made head way on numerous fronts. 11 New Government
Polytechnics have been started. An Aadhar based bio-metric attendance system was implemented to ensure
consistent attendance among staff and students. To enhance efficiency and accountability, posts have
been rationalized, e-offices implemented in the headquarters, and an on-screen digital evaluation system
has been introduced. To improve student engagement, competition and learning outcomes, government
polytechnic courses have been restructured, continuous evaluation introduced, and initiatives such as
Srujana, a “Techfest” is conducted to encourage innovate ideas whereby project winners are awarded a cash
incentive of Rs. 25,000.
10.3.8 Social Welfare Education Institutions
The State Government of Telangana’s commitment to social equity is notably demonstrated in its provision
of 959 free Residential Schools for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Backward Caste (BC), and
minority communities. Dedicated bodies serve each group to provide a variety of curricular and extra-
curricular activities to enable such communities’ social mobility and empowerment.

Such schooling is complemented with interventions to assist such communities in integrating into the
job market or pursuing higher education not only in India, but abroad. Scholarship schemes, such as
the Dr. Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scheme and the Mahatma Jyothiba Phule BC Overseas Vidya
Nidhi Scheme are made available to select students from communities such as SC, ST, and BC to study in
countries such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
A snapshot of the work and accomplishments of residential education institutions and related initiatives
deserve attention.
10.3.8.1 Schedule Castes Welfare Educational Institutions
The Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TSWREIS) runs 268 schools
for about 1.43 lakh Students. Schooling is provided
up to graduation. Notably, the State Government of
Telangana has taken measures to increase access and
educational opportunities for SC’s, by increasing
the annual income limit and increasing residential
grants for students at the pre-matric stage from Rs.
20,000 to Rs. 30,000.
To impart quality education, the P-5 Programme - 5
New Social Welfare Residential School, Jukkal essential components viz., (i) Teacher Empowerment;
(ii) Creating Environment; (iii) Promoting
Competitiveness; (iv) Utilizing Technology; and (v) Involving the Community exemplifies an innovative
approach to comprehensively developing students. The programme focuses on essentials such as teacher
empowerment, promoting competitiveness, utilizing technology, and community involvement. Broadly,
TSWREIS has made significant efforts to create an environment that builds students’ self-confidence,
leadership and communications skills.
With such initiatives, these schools are performing better relative to the state average. A commendable
84.3% of students passed the Intermediate exams relative the state average of 65%. In addition, such schools
have a significant number of professionals including 1082 Engineers, 832 Teachers and 195 Doctors. Such
schools’ ingenuity in program development has also received recognition. TSWREIS was awarded the
prestigious SKOCH Order-of-Merit in 2018 for developing an innovative “Summer Samurai Software
Application.”
10.3.8.2 Scheduled Tribes Welfare Education Institutions
To cater to the varied Scheduled Tribal students, the Tribal Welfare Department runs a diverse mix of
schools including a handful of Ekalavya Model Residential
Schools, 326 Ashram Schools and 136 Hostels, and 163
Post-Matric Schools. In addition, it runs 1426 Government
Primary Schools to cater to 23,698 students. All these schools
require that key facilities and teacher provision is in place to
ensure adequate access to schooling. In schools such as the
Government Primary Schools, steps have also been taken to
ensure adequate delivery of academic activities through the
establishment of Project Monitoring Centers (PMRCs).

A substantial number of students (62,886) attend 179 Gurukuls run by the Telangana Tribal Welfare
Residential Institutions Society (TTWREIS). In these English Medium schools, the students appear to be
performing better in Class 10 and Intermediate Board Exams, being groomed to compete in the global
economy.
10.3.8.3 Backward Classes Welfare Education Institutions
Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society
(MJPTBCWREIS) facilitates access to quality education
for students of Backward Classes (BCs) and Economically
Backward Classes (EBCs). MJPTBCWREIS along with
the Backward Classes Welfare Department runs 281
residential schools to serve 93,240 students. Out of
these, 119 schools have recently been constructed, and
functional as of July, 2019.
The government has made considerable investments in
accommodating 37,828 boarders through provision of
426 BC hostels, free of charge. In fact, 25% of such
residents come from SC, ST, and other communities for the purposes of social integration. In addition,
performance based pre-matric scholarships are provided to students in such grades.
Post-matric scholarships are also available for interested students to pursue higher education. Furthermore,
The Telangana State Backward Classes Employability Skill Development and Training Centre (TSBCESDTC)
facilitates study circles to prepare students for examinations for competitive positions such as the State
Public Service Commission Examinations.
10.3.8.4 Minority Welfare Educational Institutions
For minority communities, the Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS)
runs 216 residential schools, including 12 colleges for 79,424 students. Key services such as lodging, books
and uniform are provided by the government. Out of
these schools, 41 residential schools were sanctioned
this year along with 8 hostel buildings for girls and
boys and 4 Junior Colleges.
Numerous other initiatives are available to such
communities to strengthen their educational
opportunities, outcomes, and enable them to enter
into the job market. The government has established
Students at Telangana Minority Residential School, the Centre for Educational Development of Minorities
Asifnagar, Hyderabad (CEDM) with services such as free coaching for core
subjects, support for admissions into professional colleges and employment, and study circles to prepare
for examinations.
10.3.8.5 Telangana Residential Educational Institutions Society (TREIS)
The Telangana Residential Educational Institution Society (TREIS) is a unique education initiative designed
to apply the ancient Gurukul method of teaching to talented students from socially and economically

backward, rural communities. There are only 37 such schools all of which are residential, catering to 21,271
students.
However, they warrant some attention for how, in a school with a unique method of teaching, along with
interventions such as long-term coaching for exam preparations, students appear to have excelled. For
those schools offering intermediate classes, pass rates for senior intermediate students increased from 88%
in 2014-15 to 96% in 2018-19.
10.3.9 Other Important Interventions
The Government’s pursuit for equal opportunity for all is also evidenced in some unique interventions
below:
10.3.9.1 Disabled Persons Welfare Educational Institutions
To ensure socio-economic advancement and all-round development of persons with disabilities, the
government has made available five residential schools for those students who have hearing and/or
visual impairments. To ensure access, both pre and post matric scholarships have been made available.
Furthermore, to enable quality access to education, a centre has been established in Hyderabad to train
teachers via D.Ed and B.Ed programs in Special Education.
10.3.9.2 Telangana Open School Society (TOSS)
The Government has also accounted for many individuals who have missed the opportunity to complete
schooling. This is done through the Telangana Open School Society, which leverages innovative technologies
and methodologies of open and distance learning for class 10 and intermediate level courses. General
education programmes are offered ensuring that they are learner centric and support skill upgradation and
training.
10.3.9.3 Each One Teach One
The Government’s educational focus is not only limited to youth. Given statistics in the table below, the
older generations exhibit poorer literacy rates, the state has embarked on
a creative initiative to impart the numerous benefits of reading to such
cohorts. In fact, it was the Honourable Chief Minister who urged the citizens
of Telangana to pledge that in the new-year they should endeavour to make
the entire state literate. That is, every educated person should practice “Each
One Teach One,” helping educate those who remain illiterate.
To understand the geographic spread of illiteracy in the state, a survey
was first conducted in Gram Panchayats,
focusing on those aged 18 years and above,
in the second phase of the “Palle Pragathi” Programme. It is proposed
to also conduct a survey in urban areas in a phased manner. A detailed
action plan is being prepared to ensure 100% literacy in the State.
In addition, a ‘Student-Parent/Grand-Parent Literacy Programme’ was
launched in September, 2019 on a pilot basis. Under this programme, the
students have to help their illiterate parents and/or grand parents become
literate. 1,38,707 students are involved from 1779 schools while 1,64,068
illiterate adults have been enrolled in the programme.

Table 10.7 Age Group wise Literacy Rates
Age Group Telangana All India

7-14 90.56 87.92
15-24 86.97 86.14
25-34 69.62 75.28
35-49 51.61 63.73
50 and above 35.85 49.42
Total 66.54 72.98
Source: Census of India, 2011
Conclusion
The review of a wide range of educational programs and strategies lends credence to the Government’s
unyielding commitment towards improving the educational outcomes of all its citizens. By leveraging
departments that includes School Education and SC, ST, BC, Minority Welfare, etc., it has made considerable
progress in identifying and dedicating resources to those communities that have been disadvantaged.
Support has ranged from generous provision of hostels and text books to scholarships and vocational
training. New amenities and services continue to be provided to students at a rapid clip. The amalgam of
resources and opportunities increases the likelihood of such children and young adults developing into
well-rounded individuals who can effectively compete in the complex global market and strengthen the
state and nation’s socio-economic status. Underlying such interventions is the fact that the state has met
key RTE requirements, particularly in terms of low PTR.
While such conditions and progress merit commendation, it is imperative to sustain the gains made
for Telangana to excel relative to its peers. To this end, the positive momentum could translate into
actionable interventions such as more capacity building for teachers, greater exploration of innovative
teaching practices, more optimal management and distribution of schooling resources and strengthened
governance to continue to drive performance in the education sector.

CHAPTER
Welfare 11
Summary
Since formation, the State Government has significantly prioritized welfare programmes for the
deprived sections of the society. The prime objective in the welfare arena is to ensure that there is
no deprived community in the state. To improve food security, 6 kg fine rice per head per family
is supplied through the Public Distribution System. It has enhanced the amounts under Aasara
Pensions programmes. It is well known that expenditure on social occasions like marriage is a
significant reason for people to fall into poverty. Therefore, the Government has embarked on
Kalyana Lakshmi and Shadi Mubarak and significantly enhanced the amount to Rs. 1,00,016 to
eligible beneficiaries from the ST, SC, BC and Economically Backward Classes communities.
Government is giving utmost importance to the pregnant and lactating women for their wellbeing
during pregnancy and motherhood. Under ICDS, a package of services comprising supplementary
nutrition, immunization, health check-up and referral services are provided to 3,36,987 pregnant and
lactating women.
With the increase in cosmopolitan culture and expanding urbanization the law and order plays a
critical role for the security and safety of the people and to build confidence among the investors. The
police department has taken up installation of 2.75 lakh CC cameras, which is amongst the highest
in the country, to control crime. SHE teams, the first of their kind in the country have become active
to control crime against women and children. These teams are successful in inculcating confidence
among women and children. These measures also helped in Hyderabad being now regarded as the
best venue for various national and international conferences, summits and events.
Inequality is a roadblock to progress when it deprives opportunities from the people. There is growing
consensus that economic growth is not enough to reduce poverty if it is not inclusive and if it does not
involve the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. Rising
inequalities adversely impact human development. To combat these issues, income levels of the people
need to be brought up and policies should be universal in principle – paying attention to the needs of
disadvantaged and marginalized populations. Inclusion must be promoted actively, in social as well as

political spheres, for all ages, sexes, and religions to ensure welfare of the society. The Government of
Telangana has taken all measures to uplift the deprived sections of the society with its unique schemes to
bring them on par with affluent communities.
11.1. Telangana Government’s Flagship schemes:
11.1.1 Aasara Pensions
The Government, as part of its welfare measures and social safety net strategy, has introduced Aasara
pensions scheme with a view to ensure secured life with dignity for all the poor. The Aasara pension
scheme is meant to protect the most vulnerable sections of society, particularly the old and infirm, disabled
persons, ART, widows, incapacitated weavers and toddy tappers, who have lost their means of livelihood
with growing age.
The government has extended the financial assistance of Rs. 1000/- per month to poor Beedi workers and
single women, and Rs. 1000/- per month to Filaria patients under the Aasara pension scheme. Government
has increased the scale of pension from Rs. 1500/- to Rs. 3016/- to disabled persons and from Rs. 1000/- to
Rs. 2016/- for others, w.e.f June 2019 onwards. The Government proposes to reduce the age limit for Aasara
pension scheme from 65 years to 57 years.
Table 11.1 Category-wise details of pensioners under the Aasara
Sl.No. Category Live Beneficiaries
1 Old Age 12,49,135
2 Widow 14,34,556
3 Disabled 4,91,006
4 Weaver 37,254
5 Toddy Tapper 62,558
6 HIV patients 33,060
7 Filaria patients 14,350
8 Financial Assistance to Beedi Workers 4,08,161
9 Financial Assistance to Single Women 1,33,695
Total 38,63,775
11.1.2 Economic support schemes:

11.1.2.1 Economic support schemes for SCs
The objective of these schemes is to provide financial assistance for the creation of income generating assets
to the poor Scheduled Caste households for their social and economic development. These schemes are
being implemented through the Telangana Scheduled Castes Cooperative Development Corporation Ltd.
Land Purchase and Distribution scheme: A total of 15,448 acres of agricultural land purchased with
Rs.678.11 crores have been distributed to 6,104 landless poor Dalit families, since the formation of
Telangana State.
Self employment Scheme and Skill Development scheme: Since 2014-15, a total of 1,20,383 SC beneficiaries
were assisted under the self-employment scheme and a total of 5,040 SC Beneficiaries were assisted under
Skill development scheme. A total subsidy of Rs.1362.47 crores was given from the year 2014-15 to
November 2019 under the above mentioned two schemes.

11.1.2.2. Economic Support Schemes for STs
Economic Support Schemes help the tribal population and tribal areas to lead a better quality of life
in terms of Agriculture, Horticulture,
Fisheries, Minor Irrigation, Animal
husbandry and Self-employment sectors,
by implementing various programs. A
total subsidy of Rs.425.58 crores was given
from the year 2014-15 to November 2019,
to 50,205 beneficiaries under Economic
support scheme for STs.
Driver-Cum-Owner Scheme for STs:
The Government has conceptualized a
programme to empower ST drivers. The
programme includes skill enhancement
of the drivers through Maruthi Driving
School, assistance for placement through
Uber, and financial assistance for vehicle purchase.
So far, 446 units were sanctioned to the ST people with subsidy amount of Rs.19.82 crores .
11.1.2.3 Economic Support Schemes for BCs
The Government of Telangana is implementing these schemes through Most Backward Classes Welfare
Development Corporation and Backward Classes Welfare Corporation/Federation. Main objective of the
Corporation is to provide financial assistance for creation of income generating assets to the poor Backward
Classes households for their social and economic development. So far, in 2018-19, a total number of 14,
067 beneficiaries were supported under this scheme (including Savitri Bhai Phule Abyudaya Yojana which
is exclusive to Urban).
The government has allocated funds for providing modern mechanized laundry units, imparting training
in modern hair styles, beautician courses, and innovative schemes, common services and other economic
support schemes for the welfare of BCs.
11.1.2.4. Economic Support Schemes for Minorities
The Government of Telangana is implementing these schemes through Telangana State Minorities Finance
Corporation with a view to secure Minorities’ social betterment, economic development and general up-
liftment and to improve their means and standard of living.
Subsidy with Bank Linkage for Income Generation Scheme: This scheme is being implemented for
minorities to setup viable self-employment business units. During the year 2019-20, 1072 beneficiaries were
assisted under this self-employment scheme with a subsidy of Rs.8.33 crores.
Driver Empowerment Programme: The Government launched ‘Driver Empowerment Programme’ to
empower licence holder drivers, in collaboration with Maruthi Motors and Uber cab service provider.
Financial assistance of 60% of the unit cost or Rs.5,00,000/- subsidy, whichever is less, was given by the
Corporation, along with a beneficiary contribution of Rs.50,000/- and the balance as a bank loan. During
the financial year 2018-19, 409 Vehicles were distributed to drivers with a subsidy component of Rs.18.17
crores.

11.1.3 Kalyana Lakshmi / Shaadi Mubarak
11.1.3.1 Kalyana Lakshmi Scheme for SCs and STs
The government has announced a novel scheme for
SC / ST girls – Kalyana Lakshmi, operational since
2 October 2014. Under this scheme, a one-time
financial assistance of Rs.1,00,116 is provided to the
bride’s family at the time of marriage to meet marriage
related expenses. A Telangana resident girl, over 18
years of age, belonging to the SC/ST community with
a combined annual income of her parents not exceeding Rs.2 lakh, is eligible under the Scheme.
In 2019-20, So far 21,603 SC beneficiaries and 10,917 ST beneficiaries have been sanctioned an amount of
Rs.213.03 crores and Rs.105.83 crores respectively.
11.1.3.2 Kalyana Lakshmi Scheme for BCs and EBCs
With an aim of widening its welfare agenda, the government extended the Kalyan Lakshmi scheme to
Backward Classes (BCs) and Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) in the year 2016-17 on par with SCs
and STs.
In 2019-20, So far 63,281 BC beneficiaries and 7,881 EBC beneficiaries have been sanctioned an amount
of Rs.615.54 crores and Rs.75.56 crores respectively.
11.1.3.3 Shaadi Mubarak
The government has introduced a Shaadi Mubarak
Scheme for the social development of minorities.
Under this, the Government gives a onetime grant of
Rs.1,00,116/- to the eligible Muslim minority bride’s
family at the time of marriage.
In 2019-20, So far 26,914 minority beneficiaries have
been sanctioned an amount of Rs.263.07 crores
11.2 Government’s other initiatives:
11.2.1 Scheduled Castes (SCs) Welfare;
With a population of 15.4% Scheduled Castes, the government gives utmost priority for the development
of the Scheduled Castes population in the state. ‘Scheduled Castes Development Department’ is the Nodal
Department for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of various schemes launched by the
government for the integrated development of the SCs.
The main objectives of the Scheduled Castes Development Department (SCDD) are educational advancement,
socio-economic development, protection of Scheduled Castes and implementation of schemes for Social
Security of Scheduled Castes such as Kalyana Lakshmi, Free power to households up to 101 units, PCR &
POA Act, etc. Economic support schemes are being implemented through Scheduled Castes Co-Operative
Development Corporation Ltd.

11.2.1.1 SC Special Development Fund (SCSDF)
The government enacted ‘Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribal Special Development Fund (Planning,
Allocation and Utilization of Financial Resources) Act, 2017’ for implementation of schemes for SC / ST
Welfare in a more focused manner during the year 2017-18. Under this Act, a unique provision is made
to compensate the unspent balances in a financial year under Special Development Fund by additional
allocation to the Special Development Fund in the next financial year to the extent of actual expenditure
under the overall schemes’ budget.
Allocations are made to different departments under SC Special Development Fund to implement various
welfare Schemes for SCs. Since 2014-15, an amount of Rs.39,256.43 crores has been spent.
11.2.1.2 Crucial Welfare Fund
SC persons who do not get assistance under any of the existing schemes will be financially assisted in
emergency situations / conditions in education, sports & other fields decided by the Government to the
extent of Rs.5 lakhs or the actual amount. SC persons whose family income is less than Rs.5.00 lakhs per
annum from all sources are eligible under this scheme. Since the scheme was introduced during 2018-19,
an amount of Rs.245.64 lakhs has been spent to assist 111 beneficiaries.
11.2.1.3 Free Power to SC Households
Payment of electricity bills of SC beneficiaries in housing colonies has been increased from 50 units to 101
units. Since 2014-15, around 12,02,806 Households benefited and an amount of Rs.213.80 crores was spent.
11.2.1.4 Rehabilitation of Gudumba affected persons:
So far 1061 beneficiaries were rehabilitated with an outlay of Rs.21.15 crores.
11.2.1.5 Study Circles
Keeping in view the long pending aspirations of SC students, new branches of Study Circles were sanctioned
in 10 district headquarters for giving coaching for job oriented competitive examinations. So far, 1011
candidates were selected for different posts, including Civil Services.
11.2.1.6 PCR & POA Cell:
PCR & POA Cell is responsible for monitoring and supervising the implementation of provisions of PCR
& POA Acts in the State, to eliminate the atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
11.2.2 Schedule Tribe Welfare
The total ST population of the Telangana State according to 2011 census is 31.78 lakhs, which
constitutes 9.08% of the total population of the State. The State has been implementing various welfare
and developmental programs for the socio-economic development of the poor tribes living in 12,292
habitations/tribal villages.
11.2.2.1 Scheduled Tribes Special Development Fund
To bring socio-economic indices of STs on par with the general population, the Government of India has
formulated the strategy wherein proportionate percentage (w.r.t. ST Population) of financial allocations
of the State Budget are to be earmarked for the implementation of schemes for STs. Accordingly, in
Telangana the same approach has been adopted.

Against 9.08% of ST Population, the allocations were made to the tune of 9.55% of total pragathi paddu
(scheme expenditure) of the State as ST Special Development Fund. The allocations made across various
Departments amount to Rs.7184.87 crores.
11.2.2.2 Exposure Visit to Tribal Farmers
The Department of Tribal Welfare has initiated a new program called ‘Exposure Visit to Tribal Farmers’
to organize exposure visits to various locations in India to inculcate knowledge on the latest methods
and technology interventions in sectors like Agriculture, Horticulture, Floriculture, Vegetable cultivation,
Fisheries and Dairy etc., in collaboration with ICRISAT, Hyderabad. Since inception of the program, 594
ST farmers have been trained.
11.2.2.3 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)

The Department has proposed to build a prosperous and sustainable agriculture sector among tribal farming
community by collectivization of small and marginal tribal farmers into Farmer Producer Organizations
(FPOs). It has proposed to promote Tribal FPOs in association with Society for Elimination of Rural
Poverty (SERP) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
During the year 2018-19, an amount of Rs.10.00 Crore was earmarked under state plan and Rs.7.20 Crore
was sanctioned by the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC), Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government
of India for this activity. It has proposed to create physical infrastructure in the Agriculture sector like
storage godowns, marketing sheds, value addition processing units and custom hiring centres etc., through
FPOs in a cluster approach. The unit cost is proposed at Rs.60.00 lakhs each and totally 17 units were
sanctioned with a subsidy amount of Rs.5.41 crores during the year 2019-20.
11.2.2.4 Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC)
The Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC) is playing an important role in providing remunerative prices
for minor forest produce such as, Honey, Tamarind, Brooms, Nuxvomica, cleaning nuts, Mohwa flower
and Mohwa seed, etc., collected by the tribals. GCC also procures agriculture produce from the tribals. The
GCC collection and storage network includes 361 regular and 177 sub-depots, which are functioning under
18 Girijan Primary Cooperative Marketing (GPCM) Societies in three divisions of the State.

The TSGCC is marketing herbal opaque bathing soaps, glycerine soaps, aloe vera shampoo, detergent
soaps, and honey under the brand name of GIRI. The TSGCC has started 2 manufacturing units at
(i) Rajendranagar for manufacturing opaque soaps and shampoo, and (ii) Jeedimetla for manufacturing
detergent soaps. The TSGCC has also established 5 petrol and diesel outlets across the State.
11.2.2.5 The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights)
Act, 2006
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 aims
to recognize and record the rights of forest dwellers who have been residing and depending on the forest
for generations for their bona fide livelihood needs
without any recorded rights.
As per the Rule 16 of the Scheduled Tribes and Other
Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
Rights) Rules, the forest rights holders will get the
support for land improvement, land productivity,
basic amenities and other livelihood measures.
Rule 16 of the Act also provides support for land
improvement, land productivity, basic amenities
and other livelihood measures including irrigation
facilities for improving land productivity.
Individual titles were distributed to 93,494 tribal population covering 3,00,092 acres. Additionally, 721
community titles were distributed covering 4,54,055 acres.
11.2.2.6 Youth Training Centres (YTC)
19 State-of-art residential skill training centres are being constructed with a cost of Rs.3.00 crore each and
funded under IAP, ACA of Government of India. Out of which, 18 Youth Training Centres (YTCs) have
bee n completed and one is in progress
• Constructed 6 Fully furnished (27,000 sq. ft.) training halls, 6 trade labs, open air auditorium and
dormitory for 200 youth.

• Allotted 17 YTCs to 11 National level reputed skill training agencies
• Aim to train 500 unemployed youth per YTC, per year
11.2.3 Backward Classes Welfare

The mandate of the Backward Classes Welfare department is to bring the Backward Classes (BCs) socially,
educationally and economically on par with other developed communities and to achieve an equal status
to them in the society. The wide range of functions of the department for BC persons include access to
education and improving their career prospects, extending economic support schemes to bring them above
poverty line coupled with skills for employment, and reducing social inequalities.
11.2.3.1 Telangana State Backward Classes Employability, Skill Development, and Training Centres
(TSBCESDTC)
To enable the unemployed educated among Backward Classes to compete with others in competitive
examinations successfully, free coaching is provided in Telangana State Backward Classes Employability,
Skill Development and Training Centres (TSBCESDTC). There are 10 training centres in the State, to
provide free coaching / training to poor BC and EBC youth, who are aspiring for formal employment.
Stipend and Study material / Book Grant are also provided to the candidates.
The coaching is offered for various competitive examinations like Civil Services, Group-I, Group-II, Staff
Selection Commission, RRB, Police Recruitment Board, DSC, etc. In addition, special programmes are also
organized in soft skills, personality development for final year students and unemployed youth targeting
private sector jobs. During 2018-19, a total of 3,191 candidates were trained.

11.2.4 Minority Welfare
The government is committed to the Welfare and upliftment of Minorities and formulated many novel
schemes aimed at Social, Economic, Educational and Institutional Development of the Minorities.
11.2.4.1 Training, Employment, and Placement Program
Under the Training, Employment, and Placement Program, educated and unemployed minority youth
(18-35 years of age) whose family income is below Rs.1.50 lakh per annum in rural areas and Rs.2.00
lakhs per annum in urban areas, are provided training in Professional and IT skills, through government
and reputed training institutions. This is to help them to obtain proper jobs in Government and Private
sectors, or even to setup self-employment units.
Under this program separate courses like Beautician, Tailoring, Embroidery and Karchob have been
introduced for the women. A total of 30,669 unemployed youth benefitted from this scheme, since its
inception in 2015. Under this scheme, about 10,000 sewing machines and 200 iron boxes were distributed
to beneficiaries.
11.2.4.2 Other Social development and Cultural initiatives for Minorities
• Construction of Urdu Ghar-cum-Shaadi Khanas: The government attached importance to the
construction of Urdu Ghar-cum-Shaadi Khanas (UGCSKs). So far, 52 UGCSKs were constructed.
• Support to Haj Yatra: Total 8,316 Haji pilgrims were supported with a grant of Rs.4.0 crore during
2018-19.
• The Government introduced the scheme of arranging Dawat-e-Iftar for 2.00 lakh Muslims during
Ramzan. Similarly, 2.00 lakh clothes packets were distributed among the poor and destitute Muslims.
• The Government provided financial assistance of Rs.20,000/- for the Pilgrimage to Holy Land in
Jerusalem.
• The Government of Telangana is conducting Christmas Celebrations every year by organizing
Christmas Feast & Distribution of Clothes Gift Packets to the deserving Christians, Orphans, Old
Aged and to Poor destitutes as a Gift of Telangana Government on the eve of the Christmas. In 2019,
clothes were distributed to a total number of 2,40,000 beneficiaries.
• The Government introduced payment of Honorarium to Imams and Mouzans of all the Mosques
located in Telangana State.
o At the time of inception of the program, Rs.1000/- per month for each Imam was given and it
has been enhanced to Rs.1,500/- per month to each Imam and Mouzan from April 2017.
o The Government enhanced the Honorarium to Imams and Mouzans to Rs.5,000/- per month
w.e.f September 2018.
11.2.5 Women and Child Welfare
11.2.5.1 Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is one of the flagship programs of Centrally Assisted
State Plan schemes of the Government of India, which was renamed as Anganwadi Services Project w.e.f
01.12.2017 and provides a package of Health, Nutrition and Education Services to Women and Children.

At present, 149 Anganwadi Services Projects with 31,711 Main Anganwadi Centres (AWC) and 3,989 Mini
AWCs are functioning in the 33 Districts of Telangana State.
Under ICDS, a package of services comprising supplementary nutrition, immunization, health check-up
and referral services, pre-school non-formal education are provided to 3,36,987 pregnant and lactating
women and 13,37,033 children of 7 months to 6 years age.
Rice is being supplied to Anganwadi centres through the nearest fair price shops. The monthly rice indent
of all the Anganwadi centres is given to Fair price shops through the E-Pos System of Civil Supplies
from our Online FCR portal. The Anganwadi
teacher shall take the allotted Rice from fair
price shops duly giving the 12 digit Fair price
card number allotted to her. The Anganwadi
teacher has to take the rice through biometric
device which is AADHAR linked. Obtaining
rice by this method is not only convenient to
the AWT but also gives transparency to all the
villagers about the quantity of rice allotted to
the Anganwadi centres. It also helps in timely
supply of commodities to the AWC and avoids gap in supply.
The Government has launched Anganwadi Helpline (155209) that is available from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
to provide better services to pregnant women, lactating mothers, children below 6 years, adolescent girls,
and mothers of children through AWCs.
11.2.5.2 Pre-school Education
Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) are also used
for pre-school learning activities. State-of-
the-art learning infrastructure and tools are
being provided to the AWCs. Informative
and educative charts are being painted
inside and outside the AWCs. The pre-
school activities are organised from 9 AM
to 4 PM. Out of the 35,700 Anganwadi
Centres, 13,671 AWCs are functioning in
Government school premises.
Details of Preschool children enrolment to AWCs during June 2019:
3+ children enrolled in AWCs – 1,12,166
4+ children enrolled in AWCs – 71,779
5+ children joined in Government Primary schools from AWCS – 1,45,767
Pre-School Kit: The transition of the curriculum will be supported by the Pre-School Kit provided every
year to all AWCs which was developed and upgraded with the technical support of Early Childhood Care
and Education (ECCE) experts.

11.2.5.3 Arogya Lakshmi and Supplementary Nutrition Program
Nutrition is the most important service rendered under ICDS Programme. Supplementary food is being
provided to the Pregnant & Lactating Women and Children. The cost sharing pattern is 50:50 between the
Centre and State.
Under ICDS-SN program, nutritive food is being provided to the pregnant and lactating women at the
AWC in the form of one hot-cooked nutritious meal per day offered at the AWC itself to the pregnant and
lactating women to ensure they consume the food along with the Iron supplementation. This One Full
Meal Programme is being implemented in 81 ICDS Projects covering 20,413 AWCs for 2,86,173 Pregnant
and Lactating Women from the year 2013 onwards.
After formation of Telangana, the program is being
implemented in all the 149 ICDS Projects Covering 35,700
AWCs (31,711 Main AWCs and 3,989 Mini AWCs) of the
State in the name of “Arogya Lakshmi” (One Full Meal
to Pregnant & Lactating Women) with improved nutritive
values. The program was launched on 1st January 2015.
After the formation of Telangana, under Balamrutham, 7
months to 3 years age group children are provided with
Roasted
Wheat,
Bengal gram, Milk powder, Sugar & Oil @100 gms every
day for 25 days in 2 ½ KG pack distributed on first day
of every month and 16 Eggs per month
3 years to 6 years age group children are provided with
mini Hot Meal consists of Rice, Dal, Oil, Vegetables and
Snacks every day at AWC and 30 Eggs per month
11.2.5.4 Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS)
Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) aims to provide care and protection of all children who need
care and protection and children in conflict with law. It builds partnerships with different Government
and Non-Government Organizations providing Institutional and Non-Institutional protection services for
children.
Achievements:
• 82 children admitted into KGBV and other residential schools for the year 2018-19.
• 35,667 children were identified to be in need of Care and Protection.
• 2,145 missing children were repatriated to their families.
• 6,795 missing children were admitted in the Institutions.
• 30,733 cases were settled by Child Welfare Committees (CWCs).
• 4,212 cases were settled by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB).
• 4,008 child marriages were stopped.
• 5,532 children were identified to be in conflict with law.

• 2,828 children were covered under sponsorship program.
• 420 child friendly villages were formed.
• 791 in-country adoptions and 202 inter-country adoptions were taken up.
11.2.5.5 Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK)
Mahila Shakti Kendra aims to provide one stop support services for empowering rural women with
awareness on services and programs of the Government pertaining to skill development, employment,
digital literacy, health, and nutrition. MSK is envisaged to work at various levels. At National level (domain
based knowledge support) and at State level through State Resource Centre for Women, technical support
is provided on issues related to women. And the district and sub district level centres provide support
to women beneficiaries and even give a foothold to Women Empowerment schemes in Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao (BBBP) sanctioned districts.
Activities
• Monitoring of implementation of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act.
• Monitoring of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme in 8 selected districts and implementation
of BBBP at the State Level.
• Implementation of activities under Safety and Security component.
• Implementation of Swaraksha campaign.
• Implementation of She-Taxi Scheme.
• Till now 4,189 Government & Non-Government entities have registered.
11.2.5.6 Sakhi Centres (One-Stop Crisis Centres)
Sakhi / One-Stop crisis centre was started in December 2017 as an initiative of the Department of Women
Development and Child Welfare, Government of Telangana in partnership with the Tata Institute of
Social Sciences, Hyderabad. It aimed to provide training, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation in
collaboration with various non-governmental organizations, for recruitment of the staff and to look after
day-to-day implementation.
The objective of Sakhi Centres is to provide integrated support to women affected by violence, in private
and public spaces, within the family, community
and at the workplace. Women facing physical,
sexual, emotional, psychological and economic
abuse will be facilitated with support and redressal.
A total of 9,772 cases have been registered in Sakhi
Centres from December 2017 to November 2019.
Out of these, 7003 (71.6%) are Domestic Violence
cases (including dowry harassment); 207 (2.1%)
Rape; 116 (1.18%) Sexual Offences / Harassment;
41 (0.41%) Trafficking; 343 (3.5%) Child Sexual Abuse; 93 (0.95%) Child Marriage; 309 (3.16%) Missing/
Kidnapping; 315 (3.22%) Cyber Crime / Cheating / Love Marriage; 575 (5.88%) Dowry Harassment; and
770 (7.87) are other crime cases.

Out of total cases registered, 6,712 cases were given Psycho-social counselling, 3,253 Legal aid / counselling,
840 Police Support, 1037 Medical assistance, 1478 Emergency Shelter in Sakhi Centre, 97 referred to other
shelter homes (Swadhar Grehs), 1593 DIRs filed, and 289 POCSO filed.
11.2.5.7 Women Helpline (WHL-181)
Women Helpline 181 was launched on 19th August 2017 for women to lodge complaints related to
domestic violence, sexual harassment, dowry cases, eve-teasing in public / workplaces, etc. The 24x7 free of
cost service has been running for a year and 9,911 women have benefited so far.
11.2.5.8 SHE-Taxi
The Government has extended support to encourage women entrepreneurs to own and operate taxi services
and improve safety and security for women travellers. The scheme is being implemented by the Transport
Commissioner, with the financial assistance of the WDCW Department with 35% subsidy and 10% margin
money.
11.2.5.9 Scheme for Adolescent Girls – SAG
The Government has proposed to provide ‘Ready to Eat Millet Based Food’ (as spot feeding at Anganwadi
Centre) to Adolescent Girls comprising of the nutritive values and ingredient compositions with micro-
nutrients fortification (prescribed by the GoI) to fight anaemia. The ‘Ready to cook Millet Based Food’
(Khichidi / Pulihora / Sweet Pongal) is being supplied in collaboration with Touch Stone (Akshyapatra)
Foundation and it will be supplied to all 33 districts.
Skill Development Trainings such as life skills, home skills, health, nutrition, importance of education,
awareness about rights and entitlements and access to public services were conducted for 40 Adolescent
Girls at Chilukur Pranganam, Rangareddy District in coordination with Rubaroo, an NGO, on pilot basis
and it will be extended to all 33 districts soon.
11.2.5.10 Ujjwala
This is a new ‘comprehensive scheme’ to prevent trafficking of women and children for commercial sexual
exploitation through social mobilization and involvement of local communities, awareness generation
programs, generation of public discourse through workshops / seminars and any other innovative activity
or event.
Also, this will provide rehabilitation services (both immediate and long-term) to the victims by providing
basic amenities / needs such as shelter, food, clothing, medical treatment including counselling, legal aid
and guidance, and vocational training. At present, 5 Ujjwala homes are functioning in the state.
11.2.5.11 Swadhar Grehs
The Swadhar Greh is a Government of India (GoI) scheme which addresses the specific vulnerability of
each group of women in difficult circumstances through a home-based holistic and integrated approach.
At present, 23 Swadhar Greh homes are functioning in the State with a sanctioned intake capacity of 30
beneficiaries each.
This scheme caters to the primary needs of shelter, food, clothing, medical treatment and care for women
in distress and those without any social and economic support. Since its inception in 2017, a total of 2,820
inmates have registered with Swadhar Grehs.

11.2.5.12 Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)
The Census of India (2011) data showed a significant declining trend in the Child Sex Ratio (CSR)
between 0-6 years, with an all-time low of 918. To address the issue of declining CSR and related issues
of empowerment of girls and women over a life-cycle continuum, the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP)
scheme was launched.
The overall goal of the BBBP scheme is to celebrate the girl child and enable her education and its
objectives are:
• To prevent gender-biased sex selective elimination
• To ensure survival and protection of the girl child
• To ensure education and participation of the girl child
As per Census of India 2011, CSR of Telangana State is 932. BBBP is being implemented in 8 districts –
Hyderabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Mahbubnagar, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Ranga Reddy, and Warangal.
An amount of Rs.25 lakhs was sanctioned to all BBBP districts as per the District Action Plan.
11.2.6 Disabled and Senior Citizens Welfare
The Disabled Welfare Department is looking after the all-round development of persons with disabilities
by improving their socio-economic and educational standards and facilitating necessary assistance to senior
citizens.
11.2.6.1 Social Security
• To provide livelihood opportunities to differently abled persons, government is sanctioning subsidy
up to Rs.5.00 lakhs with bank-linked loan for setting up of self-employment projects.
• The Government is sanctioning Rs.1.00 lakh as incentive award for the marriage between person with
disability (PwDs) and a normal person, irrespective of the category of the disability.
11.2.6.2 Employment
• The Government launched a special recruitment drive for filling up the vacancies reserved for persons
with disabilities in various Government Departments / Establishments.
• To facilitate persons with disabilities take up meaningful employment opportunities, job melas are
conducted in coordination with MNCs for placements in private sector.
11.2.6.3 Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens
• Maintenance Tribunals are constituted in each Revenue Division headed by Sub Divisional Officer
(RDO) for adjudicating and deciding upon the orders of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and
Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
• District Committees have been constituted in the Districts under the Chairmanship of the District
Collectors for effective implementation of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens
Act, 2007 in the District.
11.2.6.4 Old Age Homes
• Four Old Age Homes are functional with financial assistance from the Government for providing
shelter to destitute above 60 years of age, who are indigent and have no relatives to look after.

• Two Government Old Age Homes are functioning at Karimnagar and Rangareddy districts.
• 18 Old Age Homes and one Mobile Medicare Unit are functioning with financial assistance from
Government of India.
• Three Old Age Homes are under construction at Nizamabad, Kamareddy and at Khammam Districts
in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society.
11.2.7.5 Telangana Vikalangula Cooperative Corporation, Hyderabad
• Rehabilitation and Supply of Prosthetic aids to Physically Handicapped: Aids and Appliances like
Motorized Vehicles, Battery operated Tricycles, Wheelchairs, Crutches, Calipers, Artificial Limbs to
Orthopedically Handicapped, Hearing Aids, 4G Smart phones to Hearing Impaired and Laptops,
MP3 Players, Walking Sticks, and Smart Canes to visually challenged are provided at free of cost for
improving their quality of life in terms of mobility, communication, education, rehabilitation and
for performing their daily activities.
• Braille Press: The Corporation prints and supplies Braille textbooks to school-going visually disabled
students from Class I to X.
• Training-cum-Production Centre (TCPC)
o Two TCPCs are functioning in Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts for undertaking
manufacturing and supply of tricycles, mobile trade-tricycles, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. in
Telangana.
o Training in Job Access with Speech (JAWS) Software for visually challenged students to enable
them to operate computers for getting meaningful employment opportunities through TCPCs.
• Awards, Recognitions and Accolades won by the State/Department.
o Best State Award was received from the President, Government of India on 02.12.2018 for
implementation of RPwD Act, 2016 on International Day of Disabled.
o Best State Award was received from the President, Government of India on 25.01.2019 for
conduct of Accessible Elections for PwDs in Telangana State Assembly Elections, 2019.
11.3 Public Distribution System (PDS)
National Food Security Act is being implemented in Telangana State since 01.10.2015. Telangana is the
foremost state in the country having 280.67 lakh beneficiaries (including Annapurna scheme) under PDS.
Every month 1.79 lakh metric ton (MT) of rice is allotted under PDS.
Six Kgs of rice is being distributed FSC: 6 Kgs of rice is being distributed to beneficiaries without any cap
on the number of members in the family at Re.1/- per Kg. 35 Kgs of rice is being supplied to Antyodaya
Anna Yojana (AAY) card holders at Re.1/- per Kg. 10 Kgs of rice is being supplied to AAY Card holders
at free-of-cost. In addition to rice, 2 Kgs of wheat in Municipal Corporations and 1 Kg of wheat in
Municipality areas at Rs.7/- per Kg, salt at 1 Kg for Rs.5/- per kg, are also being supplied to all households.
1 kg of sugar per AAY cards only at Rs.13.50/- per kg at subsidized rates along with 1 Litre cooking oil to
all non-LPG and Deepam card holders at Rs.35/- per Litre is being issued every month.

Other Initiatives:
• Wheat based Nutrition Programme: The Government has been supplying rice to 8.27 lakh beneficiaries
in 35,700 Anganwadi centres under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) for providing
nutritious food to children below 6 years of age and expectant / lactating women. The Government
is providing food security to the poor people under the scheme at subsidized prices every month to
avoid hunger in the state. Accordingly, 3.21 crore benefit under the following schemes.
• Setting up of Command Control Centre: The Civil Supplies Department has setup a Command
Control Centre. It enables the department to locate diversion of PDS vehicles from their routes. All
MLS (Multiple Listing Service) points (State godowns) are equipped with CCTV cameras and their
activities are closely monitored.
11.4 Government’s initiatives for Rural Development
11.4.1 Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP)
The Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) is a
sensitive, supportive structure to facilitate social mobilisation
of poor rural women in 32 rural districts. It is unique for
being a government institution working exclusively on the
demand side by bringing in a new paradigm of development
and poverty elimination through empowerment of rural
poor. It works by building and nurturing Self Help Groups
(SHGs) of women and their federations. The Society works
on a comprehensive multidimensional poverty alleviation
strategy by focusing on:
• Institution Building & Capacity Building: Building strong and sustainable institutions for the poor
at habitation, village, mandal and district level.
• Financial Access: SERP is facilitating bank linkage for SHG members by promoting diversified
livelihoods to augment the income of the poor under the SHG-Bank linkage program. Besides SERP,
Stree Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation Ltd., is promoted by the Government and the Mandal
Samakhyas supplement credit flow from the Banking sector.
• Farm Livelihoods and Non-Farm Livelihoods Activities
• Aasara Pensions
Among these initiatives, the following are the flagship programs of the state being successfully implemented
by SERP.
11.4.1.1 Institution Building (IB)
Institution building (IB) aims at target groups by identifying the poorest of the poor (POP) and poor in a
transparent manner by involving various stakeholders to converge them into SHGs. The project has given
special focus on marginalised communities like Tribals, Chenchu, Yanadi and Fishermen communities
by creating special financial, human resource and institutional provisions, and for the promotion and
strengthening of self-managed and financially sustainable community-based organisations that are owned
and controlled by the poorest of poor and the poor.
11.4.1.2 Community Based Organisations Status (CBO)
After reorganisation of districts, 32 Zilla Samakhyas and 548 Mandal Samakhyas have been formed. A total
of 42.50 lakh Self Help Group (SHG) members formed 4.02 lakh SHGs and 17,694 Village Organisations.
11.4.1.3 Bank Linkage
Telangana State is a pioneer in the SHG Bank Linkage Program in the Country. SHG Bank Linkage
touches nearly 42 lakh households through 4.02 lakh SHGs. In the state, SERP is facilitating bank linkage
for SHG members by promoting diversified livelihoods to augment the income of the poor under the
SHG-Bank linkage program.
In the financial year 2019-20, SHG Bank Linkage target is to disburse Rs.6,584.13 crores to 3,44,353 SHGs.
The achievement as of December 2019, is Rs.4,658.70 crores to 1,37,214 SHGs.
11.4.1.4 Stree Nidhi
Stree Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation Ltd. is promoted by the Government, with the Mandal
Samakhyas to supplement credit flow from the Banking sector, is considered a flagship program of the
government. Stree Nidhi provides timely and affordable credit to poor SHG members as a part of the
overall strategy of SERP for poverty alleviation.
11.4.1.5 Farm Livelihoods
Under Agriculture Value Chain, as part of sustainable livelihoods initiatives, 65,700 farmers have been
mobilized into 4,154 Farmer Producer Groups (FPGs) in 30 districts. Out of these, 1,866 FPGs were
federated into 21 FPOs and Rs.10.22 crores were released to 3,017 FPGs.
SERP is promoting livestock-based livelihoods under State and Central Projects to empower SHG women
and enable them to create additional income through productivity enhancement and improved market
accessibility. Under this 2,754 Livestock Farmer Producer Groups (LFPG) were formed covering 48,286
members and an amount of Rs.513.75 lakhs has been released to 2,055 LFPGs towards operational cost and
infrastructural procurement and Rs.108.40 lakhs to LFPGs towards starting economic activity.
2,117 SHG women have been trained in First-aid Veterinary Services as Pashumithras (CRPLS) to render
door-step services to the livestock of SHG members and non-members.
11.4.1.6 Non-Farm Livelihoods
Paddy Procurement: To help the farmers sell their produce in a profitable manner, the government has
established Procurement Centres through VOs of Indira Kranthi Patham (IKP) for collective procurement
and marketing. The objective is to aggregate the produce at VO level, so farmers get benefit by getting a
remunerative price (MSP at doorstep) for their produce and generate a profit for community organisations.
11.4.1.7 Regional SARAS Fairs
To encourage additional livelihoods for poor SHG families, the
Government introduced non-farm enterprises to be established
by SHG women. SERP is promoting these small entrepreneurs
involved in non-farm activity by providing a marketing
platform through exhibitions like Sale of Articles of Rural
Artisans Societies (SARAS) and through DWCRA Bazaars. The
small entrepreneurs or producer groups are now able to sell
their products locally (through DWCRA Bazaars) and through
various exhibitions like SARAS. Other related programs are
being organized by the government from time to time.

11.4.1.8 Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs)
Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) have been established by lead banks in their respective
districts, which will be a platform for promotion and establishment of new enterprises and also handholding
the beneficiaries for three years for sustainable livelihoods to rural poorest of the poor beneficiaries.
There are 10 RSETIs at present in Telangana, run by the State Bank of India and Andhra Bank. The basic
objective of RSETIs is to provide short-term residential training in various spheres in 41 different courses
keeping in view of the local demand, followed by long-term handholding. The focus will be on tracking of
youth for three years who are trained and facilitate them to set up enterprises by giving necessary support
from Mandal Samakhya and its staff.
11.4.2 Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGS) is one of the biggest
poverty eradication and welfare programmes in India. MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of unskilled wage
employment to a rural household in a financial year. Telangana is one of the leading states, not only
in quantitative terms, but also for innovations in implementation of the programme. The program is
being implemented with the core objectives of (i) providing not less than one hundred days of unskilled
manual work as a guaranteed employment in a financial year to every household in rural areas as per
demand, resulting in creation of productive assets of prescribed quality and durability; (ii) Strengthening
the livelihood resource base of the poor; (iii) Proactively ensuring social inclusion; and (iv) Strengthening
Panchayat Raj Institutions.
Salient features
• MGNREGS is being implemented in all gram panchayats in 32 districts.
• 49.67 lakh job cards have been issued to 1.1 crore wage-seekers
• Out of the total job cards issued, 31 lakh job cards are active.
• During 2019-20 (Up to 19.01.2020), 39.5 lakh wage-seekers belonging to 24 lakh households reported
for work.
Major works taken up under MGNREGS (2019-20)
• Telanganaku Haritha Haaram: 2.6 lakh TKHH works including horticulture have been taken up
with cost of Rs.461.4 crores.
• Works related to Land development of SC/ST/Small & Marginal farmers, Soil and Water
conservation, Construction of Crematoriums, CC Roads construction, School toilets and Kitchen
sheds construction, GP Buildings, AWCs etc. were taken up.

11.5 Law and Order
11.5.1 SHE Teams
SHE Teams were launched on 24th December 2014 for women protection. Currently there are 18 SHE
Teams in the limits of Rachakonda and Cyberabad Police Commissionerates to protect women against
sexual harassment in public places. Each Team consists of SI/ASI, 2PCs, 2 WPCs as members of the team.
11.5.2 SHE FOR HER Concept
Rachakonda Police started a new initiative called “SHE FOR HER” in the limits of achakonda to create a
safer environment for girl students inside the colleges too. More than 1000 SHE for HER volunteers are
supporting SHE TEAMS for the women Safety.
11.5.3 Dial 100
During the year 2019, a total 1,88,156 calls have been received through Dial 100 application in the limits
of Rachakonda Police Commissionerate and the average response time was 11 minutes,
11.5.4 CCTV Cameras installation
About 5.44 lakh CCTV Cameras were installed under Community and Nenu Saitham Projets in Hyderabad,
Cyberabad and Rachakonda Commissionerates’ jurisdiction.
11.5.5 SHE Shuttles
As part of women safety in the IT Corridor area, Rachakonda Police initiated a new transportation system
for the women IT employees named as SHE SHUTTLES. With the latest technology-driven security system
for all women passengers & exclusive transport system for the working women professionals in the IT
corridor, rolled out for the transit safety especially for the last mile transport.
11.6 Juvenile Justice
The Department of Juvenile Welfare, Correctional Services & Welfare of Street Children administers
various services for children (who have not completed 18 years of age) in need of care and protection.
These services include the following:
• Juvenile Justice Services
• Probation Services
• Schemes of Welfare of Street Children Services
Juvenile Justice Services are extended to the children in need of care and protection and the juveniles in
conflict with law as per the provisions of the Juvenile Justice, by providing proper care, protection and
treatment by catering to their development needs, through a child-friendly approach in the best interest of
children through homes.
A child in need of care and protection under 18 years must be produced before the Child Welfare
Committee within 24 hrs of taking charge by Police or Special Juvenile Police Unit, Social Worker, Child
line, or NGOs.
11.6.1 Achievements of Juvenile Justice Services
• During the year 2019-20 (Jan-19 to Dec-19), 2416 children were re-integrated / rehabilitated to
families from Children Homes and 1044 children from Observation Homes – with the orders
of the Child Welfare Committees and Juvenile Justice Boards.
• 1044 children were provided institutional support at Observation Homes, Special Homes, etc.
• Child Protection Bhavans as ‘One Stop Support Centres’ were established to provide
counselling and support on legal, medical trauma care and other needy services from one
common platform.
• Mental health profiles of children are prepared and maintained at Counselling and
Rehabilitation Centre for Children (CRCC-ASHA Hospital)
• Vocational Training to inmates in children homes and observation homes: The department
with the assistance of TISS, Mumbai has taken up an innovative project of psycho-social care
services for children at home in Hyderabad. The children were trained by TISS in the fields of
Gas welding, automobile repairing, driving, and basic computer usage. A total of 111 children
got benefitted.
Conclusion
From the day of its formation, Telangana is making rapid progress in the Welfare sector by giving enormous
importance to spending on its welfare schemes. This importance will continue in the future also. Telangana
is becoming model welfare state in India.

CHAPTER
Forestry and Environment 12

Summary
The objective of the Telangana Government is to conserve and improve the State’s forest eco-system
as well as its biodiversity.
Forestry
• At the national level, India’s forest cover is at 21%.
• The Telangana government has initiated an ambitious programme – “Telangana Ku Haritha
Haram (TKHH)”, to plant about 230 crore seedlings and to increase the green cover from the
present 24 percent to 33 percent of the total geographical area of the State in a phased manner.
38.18 crore seedlings have been planted during 2019 ,out of which 31.79 crore seedlings have
been geo-tagged.
• The government is also promoting urban forestry. 32 urban forest parks have been completed
and are open to public, work is in progress at 46 locations.
Biodiversity
• India is a ‘mega-diverse country’ with only 2.4% of the world’s land area and yet about 7-8%
of all recorded species.
• In order to protect and conserve the rich biodiversity of Telangana, the government has
declared a network of 12 protected areas which include 9 wildlife sanctuaries and 3 national
parks covering an area of 5692.48 sq. kms.
• Creating awareness among the people about nature conservation has been given high priority
in wildlife management in the state. Environmental education centres have been set up at
sanctuaries and national parks; field visits are being organised for school children to create
awareness about conservation.
“We must protect the forests for our children, grandchildren and children yet to be born. We must
protect the forests for those who can’t speak for themselves such as the birds, animals, fish and trees”
–Qwatsinas, Tribal Chief of Nuxalk Nation in British Columbia

12.1 Introduction
Healthy forests are the foundation of sustainable development. Forests cover 30% of the Earth’s surface
and play an important role in providing food security and shelter, fighting climate change, supporting
indigenous populations, and protecting biodiversity. Forests are home to more than 80% of all terrestrial
species of animals, plants and insects. At the same time, around 1.6 billion people depend on forests for
their livelihood, including some 70 million indigenous people.
The State of Telangana is endowed with rich diversity of flora and fauna with over 2939 plant species, 365
bird species, 103 mammal species, 28 reptile species, in addition to large number of invertebrate species.
Important endangered species found in the state are tiger, panther, indian gaur, four horned antelope,
black buck, marsh crocodile etc. The state is also bestowed with dense Teak forest along the banks of river
Godavari right from Nizamabad through Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal up to Khammam district. Forest
types in Telangana, include tropical moist deciduous forests, southern dry deciduous forests and northern
mixed dry deciduous forests. These forests are home for several deciduous species like Nallamaddi, Yegisa,
Rose Rood, Narepa, Bamboo in addition to Teak.
The objective of the Telangana Government is to conserve this biodiversity as well as the State’s forest eco-
systems. This is an important step in ensuring water security and food security of the State. Wildlife and
wildlife habitats should be conserved and sustainably managed to meet the social, economic, ecological,
cultural, recreational and spiritual needs of the present and future generations of the people in the State.
Natural resources, viz. forest, wildlife, biodiversity and environment, play an important role in the survival
and well-being of people, livelihoods of the poor and economic prosperity and aesthetics of the state.
Usually, the poor and the vulnerable groups are more directly dependent on natural resources and are
therefore most affected by the status and quality of the natural resources. With accelerating climate change,
the protection and sustainable development of natural resources is now considered a key anti-poverty
strategy.
At the national level, India’s forest cover is now at 21% and protected areas cover around 5% of the
country’s total land area. India is one of the 17 ‘mega – bio-diverse’ countries in the world. Though India
has only 2.4% of the earth’s land area, 7-8% of the world’s recorded species can be found here. As India is
home to many species found nowhere else in the world, the country is committed to achieving the Aichi
Biodiversity targets of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
After formation of the State, the government has initiated several measures geared towards restoration
and sustainable development of the natural resources. In this endeavor, the government has initiated an
ambitious programme –“TelanganaKu HarithaHaram (TKHH)”, to plant about 230 crore seedlings and to
increase the green cover from the present 24 percent to 33 percent of the total geographical area of the State
in a phased manner. The Forest Department was entrusted the task of attaining the above goal and other
state institutions namely, the Telangana State Biodiversity Board and Pollution Control Board have been
mobilized to protect the biodiversity and environment in the state. This chapter highlights Telangana’s
efforts to increase forest cover and promote biodiversity in the State. The last section of the chapter also
highlights areas for eco-tourism in the State.
12.2 Forests
Forests play a major role in supporting the livelihood activities of rural poor and in specific private and
other tribal communities in their thickly populated areas. Further, they contribute to the economy of
State, mitigate the threat of global warming, and help in conserving the fertile soil and vulnerable wildlife.
State Forest Administration is solely responsible for management of forests with due interventions of the

Government of India to undertake the national policy mandates towards conservation and sustainable
use of resources. The core objective of forest sector’s development strategy is to enhance green cover by
integrating it with livelihood opportunities.
The total forest area covered in the state is 26,969.48 sq. km. which is equal to 24 per cent of the total
geographical area. About, one-third of the total forest area is present in two districts viz., Jayashankar
Bhupalpally and Bhadradri Kothagudem. Four districts,viz., Jayashankar-Bhupalpally, Bhadradri-
Kothagudem, Nagarkurnool and Kumuram Bheem-Asifabad together account for more than 50 per cent
of the total forest area. This is evident in Figure 1 showing the percentage of forest cover in the 33 districts
of the State. On the other hand, the bottom 16 districts taken together have less than 10 percent of
total forest area in the State. Though, over 24 percent area is under the management of the State Forest
Department, only about 15 percent area has good forest cover. Dense forest areas are also mostly confined
to the districts with larger forest areas. The State is implementing Telangana Ku Haritha Haram (TKHH),
a flagship programme which envisages to increase the tree cover of the State from present 24 % to 33% of
the total geographical area of the State.
The Department of Forest has been implementing various development schemes to protect and develop
existing forests, to improve their productivity and economic value. The two major activities include
enriching existing low-density forest sandal leviating rural and forest dwellers’ poverty. The latter is done
through the several programmes which includes oil & moisture conservation, percolation tanks etc., in
forest areas, in addition to social forestry, wildlife management and human resource development activities.
The resulting increase in tree cover will help in recharging of ground water, and in turn improve forest
vegetation.
Important activities associated with forest conservation include:
12.2.1 Extraction of Forest Produce
Beedi Leaf: The Abnus leaves trade in Telangana was nationalized in
1971 Beedi leaf season, eliminating the contractors’ agency. In April, 2006
the government have decided to distribute the net revenue to the Beedi
leaf collectors in proportion to the quantity of beedi leaf collected by
them as per wage cards from 2006 beedi leaf season. The total quantity of
beedi leaf collected during 2019 Beedi Leaf Season is 1,01,009 standard
bags. The total anticipated revenue from all the 130 units sold during
2019 B.L. Season is Rs.24.38 Crores, as per the tender rates offered by the
purchasers.
Departmental Extraction of Timber (DET): During the financial year
2019-20, the Forest Department has taken up extraction of various forest
species such as Long Bamboo, Matured Teak Plantation, Thinning in
Teak Plantation, Salvaging of Timber etc; The income accrued from
forestry sector in the Telangana State was Rs.39.05 crore (upto November
2019) in the year 2019-20.
12.2.2 TelanganaKu Haritha Haram (TKHH)
Telanganaku Haritha Haaram (TKHH), a flagship programme of the State Government envisages to
increase the tree cover of the State from present 24 % to 33% of the total geographical area of the State.
This objective is sought to be achieved by a three-pronged approach of: (i) rejuvenating degraded forests; (ii)
ensuring more effective protection of forests against smuggling, encroachment, fire, grazing; (iii) intensive

soil and moisture conservation measures following the watershed approach. As evident in Figure 1, there
is significant variation in forest cover within the 33 districts of Telangana. While some districts have been
naturally endowed with dense forests, the government is undertaking a coordinated effort to increase the
forest cover across the state.
12.2.2.1 Strategy
The strategies to achieve the goal of achieving 33% of tree cover in the State are:
• Taking up extensive plantation outside the notified forest like roadside, barren hills, tank foreshore
and bund, canal bunds, institutional premises, housing colonies, farm bunds, community land and
homesteads.
• Increasing the canopy density, and productivity, inside the notified forests, especially in the degraded
ones, by taking up large-scale plantations and assisting the natural regeneration coupled with intensive
water harvesting structures in the forests.
• Plantation efforts that will be taken up by involving a variety of stakeholders.
Figure 12.1 Percentage of Forest Cover in the 33 Districts (2019)
Source: Forest Department

12.2.2.2. Mandate
Targets are as follows:
• Plant 120 crore seedlings outside the forest area and 10 crore seedlings in the Greater Hyderabad
Municipal Corporation (GHMC) / Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA)
areas in 4 years from 2015-16 to 2018-19.
• Plant and develop 100 crore seedlings / saplings inside the notified forests in 4 years from 2015-16
to 2018-19 in degraded forests (20 crore) and through rejuvenation of degraded forest (80 crore).
12.2.2.3 Achievements under TKHH Programme during 2019-20:

Planting was taken up by the various implementing
departments including Forest, Rural Development,
Irrigation, Roads and Buildings Department,
Panchayat Raj, Municipal Administration, Excise,
GHMC, HMDA etc. 38.18 crore seedlings have
been planted during 2019.
For the year 2020-21, it is proposed to plant about
68.00 crore seedlings both inside and outside the
forest areas under TKHH Programme. Sufficient
planting stock is being raised in the nurseries by the
Forest and other Departments to meet the target of

68.00 crore seedlings in 2020-21.
12.2.3 Urban Forestry
In addition to planting seedlings under “Telangana
ku Haritha Haram” Programme, the Government
of Telangana is working to improve the air quality
for citizens living in and around urban areas by
developing existing forest blocks within HMDA
limits. Care is being taken to protect the boundaries
of the Forest Blocks from anthropogenic disturbances.

This is expected to provide not only a wholesome and healthy living environment to the citizens, but also
to contribute to the growth of a smart, clean, green, sustainable and healthy Hyderabad.
The development of the blocks will be undertaken in a mission mode by involving Government departments
like, GHMC, HMDA, Tourism, Forest, Industries. There are 188 forest blocks, spread over 1,58,210 acres
falling within HMDA limits, out of which 99 blocks are stand-alone and remaining 89 blocks are in 30
clusters -- as such a total of 129 (99 + 30) locations have to be developed. :
• 52 forest blocks/clusters are adjoining habitations and hence are to be developed as Urban Forest
Parks,
• 7 forest blocks/clusters have eco-tourism potential, and are to be developed as eco-tourism spots
• The remaining 70 blocks/clusters which are away from habitations, and are to be developed as
conservation blocks.
By way of a progress update: 32 Urban Forest Parks have been completed and are open to public, work is
in progress at 46 locations, and work is yet to begin at the rest of the locations.
12.2.4 Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA):
In compliance with the guidelines on State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning
Authority (CAMPA) issued by Government of India, the State CAMPA was constituted during 2009 in the
erstwhile combined Andhra Pradesh.
In pursuance of the formation of the new State of Telangana on 2nd June 2014, the Government established
the Telangana State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (Telangana
State CAMPA) for the purpose of management of money received from the user agencies towards
Compensatory Afforestation, Additional Compensatory Afforestation, Penal Compensatory Afforestation
and Net Present Value under the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, in lieu of the diversion of forest land for
non-forestry use.
The components under CAMPA are: Compensatory Afforestation (CA), Catchment Area Treatment (CAT),
Integrated Wildlife Management Plan (IWMP), Net Present Value (NPV), interest and others.
12.2.5. Implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006
The Government of India enacted the “Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition
of Forest Rights) Act, 2006” and the “Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition
of Forest Rights) Rules, 2008”, title certificates were issued to 94,774 individuals, involving 3,03,965 acres,
likewise, 721 Community Titles were also distributed involving 4,54,055 acres, in the State.
12.2.6 Telangana State Forest Development Corporation Ltd. (TSFDC)
The Telangana State Forest Development Corporation Ltd. was established in the year 2015 under the
Companies Act, 2013 with the objective of raising plantations to meet the demand of wood-based industries.
The Corporation has been raising various species such as, Eucalyptus and Bamboo to meet the Pulpwood
demand of various paper mills in the state, thus relieving the natural forests from the burden of supplying
the raw materials to them.
12.2.7 Telangana State Forest Academy, Dulapally
The main objective of the Telangana State Forest Academy is to transform the participants by conducting
training programmes with an innovative approach. During the year 2019-20, the academy has organized 15

in-campus training programmes covering 426 participants; 38 off-campus training programmes covering
1622 participants & 4 workshops covering 353 participants. The expenditure for the said trainings was
incurred under CAMPA scheme.
Further, during the year 2019-20, 3 training programmes on refresher courses sponsored by GOI were
conducted covering 65 participants consisting of IFS officers and frontline staff of Forest Department.
In addition to the above, long-term induction training courses were organized for Forest Range Officers
(18 months), Forest Section Officers (6 months) and Forest Beat Officers (6 months). As part of the course,
the trainees have undertaken more than 285 seminar project works on several field level forest management
issues.
12.2.8 Use of Geomatics and Information Technology
The Telangana State Forest Department has been using modern tools of Information and Communication
Technology since 1994 for generation of real-time data on various aspects of forest management as well
as an input for the decision makers in effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
measurement of forests and wildlife. The department has developed a modular based web-enabled Forest
Management Information System (MIS) using these technologies for the officers and other stakeholders
of the forestry sector. The use of remote sensing satellite imagery has helped the department with forest
resource assessment, monitoring, and planning. Annual State of Forest Reports have been created changes
in vegetation cover have been closely tracked. This data has helped the department in selecting sites suitable
for raising of plantations, creating water harvesting structures, facilitating eco-tourism etc.
12.3 Wildlife & Bio-Diversity Conservation
Biodiversity includes all the various forms of life on Earth including ecosystems, animals, plants, fungi,
microorganisms, and genetic diversity. Three levels of biodiversity are commonly discussed — genetic,
species and ecosystem diversity.
Biodiversity found on Earth today consists of many millions of distinct biological species, the product of
four billion years of evolution. The land, air and seas of our planet are home to the tiniest insects and the
largest animals, which make up a rich tapestry of interconnecting and interdependent forces.
India, a ‘mega-diverse country’ with only 2.4% of the world’s land area, accounts for 7-8% of all recorded
species, including over 45,000 species of plants and 91,000 species of animals.
When it comes to fauna, Telangana State is richly endowed with 97 species of mammals that include
tiger, leopard, sloth bear, giant squirrel, hyena, fox, wild dog, wild boar, Indian bison (gaur), spotted deer,
barking deer, black buck, four-horned antelope, blue bull, sambar, mouse deer, honey badger, civets, jungle
cats, otter, pangolin, bats, tree shrew, common langur, etc.
In order to protect and conserve the rich biodiversity of Telangana, the Govt. has declared a network of
12 protected areas which include 9 wildlife sanctuaries and 3 national parks covering an area of 5692.48
sq. km. The network of protected areas includes important wetlands like Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary and
Siwaram Wildlife Sanctuary which are home to the endangered Marsh Crocodile. The Manjeera Wildlife
Sanctuary also attracts thousands of migratory birds like Painted Stork, Open Billed Stork, Herons, Ibis,
Ducks, Geese, etc.
Threats: There are many threats to our natural world, which include: Habitat loss and destruction, Alterations
in ecosystem composition, invasive alien species, over-exploitation, pollution and contamination, global
climate change. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) data reveals that 21 per cent

of all known mammals, 30 per cent of all known amphibians, 12 per cent of all known birds, 28 per cent
of reptiles, 37 per cent of freshwater fishes, 70 per cent of plants and 35 per cent of invertebrates assessed
so far, are under threat.
The conservation of biodiversity is a common concern of humankind. Cultural diversity and biodiversity
are intimately related to each other. If we lose one, we risk losing the other. The diversity of societies,
cultures and languages that have developed throughout human history is intimately related to biodiversity
and its use.
The State plays an active role in conversation of bio diversity. Government has released an amount of
1532.98 lakh during the year 2019-20 under CSS-Project Tiger. The State Government has also released
matching state share for the two tiger reserves on 60:40 sharing basis. In order to develop national parks
and sanctuaries, the Government has allotted an amount of Rs.24.50 lakh during the year 2019-20.
The following are some of the State’s key conservation efforts:
12.3.1 Project Tiger
Telangana has two tiger reserves to protect and conserve this endangered big cat. Both the reserves are
intensively managed to ensure that the tiger survives and thrives in Telangana.
12.3.1.1 Amrabad Tiger Reserve
The Amrabad Tiger Reserve is located in the Nallamalai hill tracts and spreads over Mahaboobnagar
and Nalgonda districts with a core area of 2166.28 sq. km. and buffer of 445.02 sq. km. This tiger reserve
supports over 15 Tigers. The Tiger population which had gone down to single digits in 2006 is now
growing with proper management and protection --this tiger reserve can now support no less than 30 tigers.
Amarabad Tiger Reserve is also a rich biodiversity hot spot and has a contiguous landscape of good forest
eco-systems and forms the catchment area of Krishna River.
The Eco-Tourism project which is being implemented with the involvement of local communities at
Mannanur, Farhabad, Mallelatheertham and Domalapenta, is running successfully and benefiting more
than 50 families of local primitive tribes Chenchus and other communities.
12.3.1.2 Kawal Tiger Reserve
Kawal Tiger Reserve covers a core area of 892.13 sq. km. and has a buffer area of 1123.0 sq. km. The Kawal
Tiger Reserve has forest areas which are contiguous to Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra and
Indravathi Tiger Reserve in Chattisgarh. Tigers are known to migrate between Kawal and the other two
Tiger Reserves. Hence, development of corridors linking the three Tiger Reserves through Mancherial,
Bellampalli and Kagaznagar divisions are vital for the conservation of the endangered Tiger species. Four
Tigers are reported in the Buffer area and two in the core area of Kawal Tiger Reserve in recent times. One
Tiger with four cubs was captured on camera in Kagaznagar Division.
12.3.2 National Parks in Hyderabad City
Hyderabad is the only city in the country with three notified National Parks to conserve the native flora
and fauna in the urban landscape. The three National Parks viz. KBR National Park, Mahaveer Harina
Vanasthali National Park, and Mrugavani National Park Chilkur have a combined area of over 5000
acres of forest landscape for conserving the flora, fauna and the rock formations which are the pride of
the Deccan Plateau region. All the three National Parks are well protected and are managed with least
disturbance to the ecological system. Several more nature parks have been added to Hyderabad and its

surroundings like, Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam at Narepally, Sanjeevini Smrithi Vanam at Gurramguda,
Mayuri at Domnair, Oxygen Park at Kandlakoi, Dulapally, Gajula Ramaram etc. All these parks attract
thousands of visitors each day who come to enjoy the natural beauty and pollution free environment.
12.3.3 Biodiversity Conservation Society of Telangana (BIOSOT)
Biodiversity Conservation Society of Telangana (BIOSOT) has been constituted to implement the
conservation measures in wildlife sanctuaries in Telangana. An amount of Rs.25.36 crore pertaining to
Srisailam Left Bank Canal Project is deposited in this account. The interest which accrues on the principal
amount is utilized for protection and management of Tiger Reserves and other sanctuaries.
Under the Bio-Diversity Society of Telangana Scheme, an amount of Rs.485.00 lakh was allotted to all
the sanctuaries and Tiger Reserves in the Tiger belt of the state during 2019-20 for taking up, habitat
improvement, providing bore wells with solar pumps, purchase of camera traps to monitor movement of
wild animals etc.
12.3.4 Environment Education
Creating awareness among the people about nature conservation is given a high priority in wildlife
management in the state. Most of the sanctuaries and national parks in the state have environment education
centre’s with exhibits, models, write-ups on nature education. The other facilities at these centre’s include
a mini auditorium and a library. State-of-art EEC’s have developed at Mannanur, Jannaram and Manjira.
Nature camps are conducted for schools with special emphasis on Government Schools. An innovative
program named, “Vanadarshini” is being implemented in all divisions which involves organizing group
visits for school children, especially from government schools to wildlife and other forest areas to create
awareness among them towards conservation.
12.3.5 Ex-situ Conservation:
The state is also in the forefront of ex-situ conservation for breeding of endangered species and their
rehabilitation in the natural habitat. For this purpose, the state has set up one large zoo, NZP Hyderabad
and one small Zoo Vanavignana Kendra Warangal. Endangered species like Vulture, Mouse Deer are
being bred in NZP Hyderabad. Similarly the state has set up Deer Parks for Conservation Breeding of
Herbivores like Black Buck, Sambhar, Chousingh, Spotted Deer, etc., at Kinnerasani, JLTC Shameerpet,
LMD Karimnagar, and Pillalmarri, Mahaboob Nagar.
12.4 Eco Tourism
Telangana is endowed with many breathtaking landscapes. This is a list of the most scenic tourist attractions.
Visitors are reminded to respect the natural environment and help preserve the beauty of these areas as
responsible eco-tourists.
1. Bogatha Waterfall – Called the Niagra of Telangana, it is the second biggest waterfall in the state.
It is 329 km away from Hyderabad. It has great trekking trails and the best time to visit is between
June to November.
2. Ananathagiri Hills – Believed to have been one of the earliest human habitats in South India,
this region contains one of the densest forests of Telangana. It is the prime source of water for
Osmansagar and Himayatsagar. It is located about 90 km from Hyderabad, and is popular camping
destination for the people of the city.

3. Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary – situated along the mighty river Manjira near Sangareddy, this sanctuary
is at a distance of about 50 km from Hyderabad. It is an excellent attraction for bird watchers.
4. Kuntala Waterfalls – This beautiful waterfall in Adilabad district is at a distance of 261 km from
Hyderabad. It is tucked away from major roads and is surrounded by a dense forest.
5. Laknavaram Lake – Located in Govindaraopet Mandal about 70 kilometers away from Warangal,
this marvelous lake was formed by ceiling off three narrow valleys. A large suspension bridge
constructed here can take one to an island in the middle of the lake.
6. Mallaram Forest – About 8 km from Nizamabad town, this region is being developed by the Forest
Department as an eco-tourism destination. A famous mushroom-shaped rock at Mallaram forest
dates back 2000 million years.
7. Mallela Theertham Waterfall – This waterfall is located in the largest stretch of undisturbed
deciduous forest in South India. Mallela Theertham is located approximately 190 kilometers from
Hyderabad on the way to the holy city of Srisailam.
8. Pakhal Lake – Fed by a small tributary of the River Krishna, this lake was constructed in the 1213
AD by the Kakatiya king Ganapathi Dev. Pakhal is situated at a distance of about 50 kms on the east
of Warangal city.
9. Pochera Waterfalls – At a distance of 37 km from Nirmal town, Pochera is 20 m high and is
categorized as a plunge waterfall. Visitors are cautioned against taking a dip in it. The bed of the
waterfall is made of hard Granite. This hard material holds the strong falls with elasticity and gravity.
The lush green forest around the waterfall makes it a natural habitat for reptiles, bird species, and
many insects.
10. Tiger Forest – Nagarjunasagar - Srisailam Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in the country.
The sanctuary lies in the catchment area of the River Krishna and lies in a tropical dry and deciduous
forest. The sanctuary has a wide range of fauna which includes bonnet macaque, tiger, leopard,
langur, wild dog, wolf, jackal, jungle cat, sloth bear, giant flying squirrel, smooth-coated otter etc.

STATISTICAL PROFILE
Annexures i
ii Socio Economic Outlook 2020
STATISTICAL PROFILE
Sl.
Title Page
No.
1 Gross State Domestic Product at Current Prices v
2 Sectoral Growth Rates of Gross State Domestic Product at Current Prices vi
3 Sectoral Contribution of Gross State Value Added at Current Prices vii
4 Gross State Domestic Product at Constant (2011-12) Prices viii
5 Sectoral Growth Rates of Gross State Domestic Product at Constant (2011-12) Prices ix
6 Sectoral Contribution of Gross State Value Added at Constant (2011-12) Prices x
7 Net State Domestic Product and Per Capita Income at Current Prices xi
8 Net State Domestic Product and Per Capita Income at Constant (2011-12) Prices xii
9 Gross Domestic Product and Per Capita Income of All India at Current Prices xiii
Sectoral Growth Rates of Gross Domestic Product and Per Capita Income of All India at
10 xiv
Current Prices
11 Gross Domestic Product and Per Capita Income of All India at Constant (2011-12) Prices xv
12 Gross Domestic Product and Per Capita Income of All India at Current Prices xvi
13 Gross District Domestic Product of Telangana from 2017-18 to 2018-19 xvii
14 Per Capita Income of Telangana by Districts from 2017-18 to 2018-19 xviii
15 Demographic Details of Telangana xix
16 Population by Districts, 2011 Census xx
17 Child (0-6 Years) Population by Districts, 2011 Census xxi
18 Sex Ratio by Districts , 2011 Census xxii
19 Literate Population (7 Years and above) by Districts, 2011 Census xxiii
20 Literacy Rates by Districts, 2011 Census xxiv
21 Working Population by Districts, 2011 Census xxv
22 Pattern of Land Utilisation from 2008-09 to 2018-19 xxvi
23 Rainfall by Seasons from 1990-91 to 2019-20 xxvii
24 Area Sown and Production of Foodgrains from 1955-56 to 2018-19 xxviii
25 Area sown and production of Foodgrains by states, 2017-18 xxix
26 Livestock and Poultry Population by Districts, 2012 Census xxx
27 Fish and Prawn Production from 2008-09 to 2018-19 xxxi
28 Milk, Meat and Eggs Production from 2013-14 to 2018-19 xxxi
29 Mineral Production and Value of Mineral Produced from 2017-18 to 2018-19 xxxii
30 Functioning of Fair Price Shops and Food Security cards by Districts xxxiii
31 Functioning of Anganwadi Centers by Districts, 2019 xxxiv
32 Enrolment of Children in Schools from 2007-08 to 2017-18 xxxv
33 School Dropout Rates from 2012-13 to 2017-18 xxxv
34 Company wise Number of LPG connections by Districts from 2017-18 to 2018-19 xxxvi
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iv Socio Economic Outlook 2020
1. Gross State Domestic Product at Current Prices
(Rs. in crore)
Sl. 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Sector 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
No. (TRE) (SRE) (FRE) (AE)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Agriculture,
1 Livestock, Forestry and 54,615 67,364 76,631 76,123 75,707 88,979 1,02,044 1,13,223 1,35,109
Fishing
1.1 Crops 32,368 40,570 47,093 41,706 36,805 43,529 45,929 48,975 60,586
1.2 Livestock 18,848 22,858 24,878 29,282 33,755 39,816 48,831 56,600 66,403
1.3 Forestry and Logging 1,917 2,096 2,163 2,465 2,498 3,360 3,630 3,606 3,752
1.4 Fishing and Aquaculture 1,481 1,839 2,497 2,670 2,649 2,275 3,654 4,042 4,368
2 Mining and Quarrying 11,061 12,685 12,386 14,706 17,128 19,687 21,779 26,985 27,275
Primary 65,676 80,049 89,016 90,828 92,834 1,08,666 1,23,823 1,40,208 1,62,384
3 Manufacturing 62,152 55,431 57,148 54,533 71,032 73,833 81,276 89,388 92,505
Electricity, Gas, Water
4 supply and Other Utility 7,835 5,896 8,709 7,340 8,354 7,221 10,396 12,192 14,321
Services
5 Construction 22,791 23,579 24,582 27,786 28,473 28,554 30,832 33,262 35,229
Secondary 92,778 84,906 90,440 89,660 1,07,860 1,09,608 1,22,504 1,34,842 1,42,055
6 37,478 44,547 51,275 64,269 74,736 86,693 1,04,468 1,22,900 1,42,869
Restaurants
6.1 Trade and Repair Services 30,487 36,472 44,563 56,974 66,418 77,708 94,878 1,12,380 1,31,435
6.2 Hotels and Restaurants 6,991 8,074 6,712 7,295 8,318 8,985 9,590 10,520 11,434
Transport, Storage,
Communication &
7 25,318 29,871 32,298 35,866 39,666 42,821 46,802 52,897 58,151
Services related to
Broadcasting
7.1 Railways 1,614 1,757 1,929 2,004 2,010 2,216 2,509 2,670 2,937
7.2 Road Transport 14,613 17,158 18,691 20,540 22,633 24,536 27,441 32,129 35,660
7.3 Water Transport - - - - - - - - -
7.4 Air Transport 233 432 345 623 1,126 1,267 1,356 1,449 1,579
Services incidental to
7.5 3,718 4,844 4,477 4,937 5,048 5,578 6,543 7,459 8,314
Transport
7.6 Storage 175 153 171 178 182 198 218 257 271
Communication &
7.7 Services related to 4,965 5,527 6,685 7,584 8,665 9,026 8,735 8,933 9,390
Broadcasting
8 Financial Services 21,265 23,632 26,596 30,261 33,123 36,356 41,286 46,166 50,408
9 Dwellings and 55,514 69,245 82,307 96,912 1,12,172 1,31,824 1,46,688 1,68,694 1,94,399
Professional Services
10 Public Administration 11,313 12,660 14,338 17,166 21,915 25,574 28,496 32,358 37,026
11 Other Services 26,709 30,354 35,460 41,536 48,030 58,644 67,225 76,815 87,205
Tertiary 1,77,597 2,10,308 2,42,273 2,86,011 3,29,641 3,81,912 4,34,965 4,99,830 5,70,058
Total GSVA at Basic
12 3,36,050 3,75,263 4,21,729 4,66,499 5,30,336 6,00,186 6,81,292 7,74,880 8,74,496
Prices
13 Taxes on Products 32,811 37,164 40,929 48,642 57,754 68,906 83,180 98,141 1,07,779
14 Subsidies on Products 9,427 10,833 11,078 9,292 10,188 10,767 11,345 11,990 12,671
Gross State
15 3,59,434 4,01,594 4,51,580 5,05,849 5,77,902 6,58,325 7,53,127 8,61,031 9,69,604
Domestic Product
Annexures v
2. Sectoral Growth Rates of Gross State Domestic Product at Current Prices
Sl. 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Sector 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 23.3 13.8 -0.7 -0.5 17.5 14.7 11.0 19.3
1.1 Crops 25.3 16.1 -11.4 -11.8 18.3 5.5 6.6 23.7
1.2 Livestock 21.3 8.8 17.7 15.3 18.0 22.6 15.9 17.3
1.3 Forestry and Logging 9.3 3.2 14.0 1.3 34.5 8.0 -0.7 4.0
2 Mining and Quarrying 14.7 -2.4 18.7 16.5 14.9 10.6 23.9 1.1
Primary 21.9 11.2 2.0 2.2 17.1 13.9 13.2 15.8
3 Manufacturing -10.8 3.1 -4.6 30.3 3.9 10.1 10.0 3.5
4 supply and Other Utility -24.7 47.7 -15.7 13.8 -13.6 44.0 17.3 17.5
Services
5 Construction 3.5 4.3 13.0 2.5 0.3 8.0 7.9 5.9
Secondary -8.5 6.5 -0.9 20.3 1.6 11.8 10.1 5.3
6 18.9 15.1 25.3 16.3 16.0 20.5 17.6 16.2
Restaurants
Transport, Storage,
Communication &
7 18.0 8.1 11.0 10.6 8.0 9.3 13.0 9.9
Services related to
Broadcasting
7.1 Railways 8.8 9.8 3.9 0.3 10.2 13.2 6.4 10.0
7.2 Road Transport 17.4 8.9 9.9 10.2 8.4 11.8 17.1 11.0
7.4 Air Transport 85.6 -20.1 80.7 80.7 12.5 7.0 6.9 9.0
7.5 30.3 -7.6 10.3 2.2 10.5 17.3 14.0 11.5
Transport
7.6 Storage -12.6 11.5 4.2 2.4 8.5 10.2 17.9 5.4
Communication and
7.7 Services related to 11.3 20.9 13.5 14.3 4.2 -3.2 2.3 5.1
Broadcasting
Services
11 Other Services 13.6 16.8 17.1 15.6 22.1 14.6 14.3 13.5
Tertiary 18.4 15.2 18.1 15.3 15.9 13.9 14.9 14.1
Total GSVA at Basic
12 11.7 12.4 10.6 13.7 13.2 13.5 13.7 12.9
Prices
14 Subsidies on Products 14.9 2.3 -16.1 9.6 5.7 5.4 5.7 5.7
Gross State Domestic
15 11.7 12.4 12.0 14.2 13.9 14.4 14.3 12.6
Product
vi Socio Economic Outlook 2020
3. Sectoral Contribution of Gross State Value Added at Current Prices
(Percentage)
Sl. 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Sector 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 16.3 18.0 18.2 16.3 14.3 14.8 15.0 14.6 15.4
1.1 Crops 9.6 10.8 11.2 8.9 6.9 7.3 6.7 6.3 6.9
1.2 Livestock 5.6 6.1 5.9 6.3 6.4 6.6 7.2 7.3 7.6
1.3 Forestry and Logging 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4
1.4 Fishing and Aquaculture 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5
2 Mining and Quarrying 3.3 3.4 2.9 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.5 3.1
Primary 19.5 21.3 21.1 19.5 17.5 18.1 18.2 18.1 18.6
3 Manufacturing 18.5 14.8 13.6 11.7 13.4 12.3 11.9 11.5 10.6
4 supply and Other Utility 2.3 1.6 2.1 1.6 1.6 1.2 1.5 1.6 1.6
Services
5 Construction 6.8 6.3 5.8 6.0 5.4 4.8 4.5 4.3 4.0
Secondary 27.6 22.6 21.4 19.2 20.3 18.3 18.0 17.4 16.2
6 11.2 11.9 12.2 13.8 14.1 14.4 15.3 15.9 16.3
Restaurants
6.1 Trade and Repair Services 9.1 9.7 10.6 12.2 12.5 12.9 13.9 14.5 15.0
6.2 Hotels and Restaurants 2.1 2.2 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.3
Transport, Storage,
Communication &
7 7.5 8.0 7.7 7.7 7.5 7.1 6.9 6.8 6.6
Services related to
Broadcasting
7.1 Railways 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3
7.2 Road Transport 4.3 4.6 4.4 4.4 4.3 4.1 4.0 4.1 4.1
7.3 Water Transport - - - - - - - - -
7.4 Air Transport 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
7.5 1.1 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0
Transport
7.6 Storage 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Communication and
7.7 Services related to 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.1
Broadcasting
8 Financial Services 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.5 6.2 6.1 6.1 6.0 5.8
Real Estate, Ownership
9 of Dwellings and 16.5 18.5 19.5 20.8 21.2 22.0 21.5 21.8 22.2
10 Public Administration 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.7 4.1 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.2
11 Other Services 7.9 8.1 8.4 8.9 9.1 9.8 9.9 9.9 10.0
Tertiary 52.8 56.0 57.4 61.3 62.2 63.6 63.8 64.5 65.2
Total GSVA at Basic
12 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Prices
Annexures vii
4. Gross State Domestic Product at Constant (2011-12) Prices
(Rs. in crore)
Sl. 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Sector 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 54,615 59,434 61,792 55,811 51,615 57,324 62,323 66,587 76,094
1.1 Crops 32,368 35,541 37,235 29,546 24,187 28,478 29,584 30,214 34,950
1.2 Livestock 18,848 20,351 20,827 22,519 23,938 25,520 28,867 32,319 37,043
Fishing and
1.4 1,481 1,636 1,872 2,031 1,808 1,491 2,034 2,238 2,287
Aquaculture
Primary 65,676 71,355 72,616 68,415 65,708 72,463 79,003 85,175 94,285
3 Manufacturing 62,152 52,598 52,182 48,276 63,751 64,943 70,122 75,216 76,410
4 supply and Other 7,835 6,183 8,692 6,624 7,207 5,736 7,408 7,582 7,925
Utility Services
5 Construction 22,791 23,145 21,367 23,332 23,986 24,355 25,186 25,825 26,168
Secondary 92,778 81,925 82,240 78,231 94,944 95,034 1,02,716 1,08,623 1,10,503
Trade, Repair, Hotels
6 37,478 40,266 43,576 52,230 58,543 64,832 75,564 85,058 94,374
and Restaurants
Trade and Repair
6.1 30,487 32,967 37,881 46,315 52,044 58,137 68,648 77,795 86,845
Services
Transport, Storage,
Communication &
7 25,318 27,889 29,005 31,075 33,892 35,323 37,591 40,861 44,308
Services related to
Broadcasting
7.1 Railways 1,614 1,680 1,806 1,750 1,710 1,704 1,897 1,982 2,136
7.2 Road Transport 14,613 15,982 16,871 17,678 19,116 20,051 21,768 24,405 26,801
7.3 Water Transport - - - - - - - - -
7.4 Air Transport 233 404 306 548 984 1,075 1,125 1,157 1,252
7.5 3,718 4,532 3,964 4,338 4,412 4,730 5,429 5,951 6,596
Transport
7.6 Storage 175 139 146 145 143 149 159 179 181
Communication and
Broadcasting
9 of Dwellings and 55,514 62,606 69,881 78,506 87,438 97,946 1,05,027 1,15,657 1,27,649
11 Other Services 26,709 26,990 29,213 32,057 35,388 41,230 45,323 49,999 55,246
Tertiary 1,77,597 1,92,596 2,09,440 2,36,427 2,63,191 2,92,042 3,19,680 3,51,398 3,85,146
Total GSVA at Basic
12 3,36,050 3,45,876 3,64,296 3,83,073 4,23,842 4,59,539 5,01,399 5,45,196 5,89,934
Prices
13 Taxes on Products 32,811 34,209 35,183 41,113 49,417 57,371 67,268 77,167 82,989
Gross State Domestic
15 3,59,434 3,70,113 3,89,957 4,16,332 4,64,542 5,07,946 5,59,492 6,12,828 6,63,258
Product
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5. Sectoral Growth Rates of Gross State Domestic Product at Constant (2011-12) Prices
Sl. 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Sector 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and
1 8.8 4.0 -9.7 -7.5 11.1 8.7 6.8 14.3
Fishing
1.1 Crops 9.8 4.8 -20.6 -18.1 17.7 3.9 2.1 15.7
1.2 Livestock 8.0 2.3 8.1 6.3 6.6 13.1 12.0 14.6
1.3 Forestry and Logging -0.6 -2.5 -7.7 -1.9 9.1 0.1 -1.2 -0.1
2 Mining and Quarrying 7.8 -9.2 16.4 11.8 7.4 10.2 11.4 -2.1
Primary 8.6 1.8 -5.8 -4.0 10.3 9.0 7.8 10.7
3 Manufacturing -15.4 -0.8 -7.5 32.1 1.9 8.0 7.3 1.6
Electricity, Gas, Water supply and
4 -21.1 40.6 -23.8 8.8 -20.4 29.1 2.3 4.5
5 Construction 1.6 -7.7 9.2 2.8 1.5 3.4 2.5 1.3
Secondary -11.7 0.4 -4.9 21.4 0.1 8.1 5.8 1.7
6 Trade, Repair, Hotels and Restaurants 7.4 8.2 19.9 12.1 10.7 16.6 12.6 11.0
Transport, Storage, Communication
7 10.2 4.0 7.1 9.1 4.2 6.4 8.7 8.4
& Services related to Broadcasting
7.1 Railways 4.1 7.4 -3.1 -2.2 -0.4 11.3 4.5 7.8
7.2 Road Transport 9.4 5.6 4.8 8.1 4.9 8.6 12.1 9.8
7.4 Air Transport 73.6 -24.3 79.3 79.7 9.2 4.7 2.8 8.2
7.5 Services incidental to Transport 21.9 -12.5 9.4 1.7 7.2 14.8 9.6 10.8
7.6 Storage -20.8 4.9 -0.3 -1.2 3.8 6.7 12.6 1.1
Communication and Services related
7.7 3.7 14.8 11.9 13.7 1.2 -5.3 -0.4 2.2
to Broadcasting
Real Estate, Ownership of Dwellings
9 12.8 11.6 12.3 11.4 12.0 7.2 10.1 10.4
and Professional Services
11 Other Services 1.0 8.2 9.7 10.4 16.5 9.9 10.3 10.5
Tertiary 8.4 8.7 12.9 11.3 11.0 9.5 9.9 9.6
14 Subsidies on Products 5.8 -4.5 -17.5 11.0 2.8 2.4 3.9 1.4
15 Gross State Domestic Product 3.0 5.4 6.8 11.6 9.3 10.1 9.5 8.2
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6. Sectoral Contribution of Gross State Value Added at Constant (2011-12) Prices
(Percentage)
Sl. 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Sector 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 16.3 17.2 17.0 14.6 12.2 12.5 12.4 12.2 12.9
1.1 Crops 9.6 10.3 10.2 7.7 5.7 6.2 5.9 5.5 5.9
1.2 Livestock 5.6 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.6 5.6 5.8 5.9 6.3
1.3 Forestry and Logging 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3
1.4 Fishing and Aquaculture 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4
2 Mining and Quarrying 3.3 3.4 3.0 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.4 3.1
Primary 19.5 20.6 19.9 17.9 15.5 15.8 15.8 15.6 16.0
3 Manufacturing 18.5 15.2 14.3 12.6 15.0 14.1 14.0 13.8 13.0
4 supply and Other Utility 2.3 1.8 2.4 1.7 1.7 1.2 1.5 1.4 1.3
Services
5 Construction 6.8 6.7 5.9 6.1 5.7 5.3 5.0 4.7 4.4
Secondary 27.6 23.7 22.6 20.4 22.4 20.7 20.5 19.9 18.7
6 11.2 11.6 12.0 13.6 13.8 14.1 15.1 15.6 16.0
Restaurants
6.1 Trade and Repair Services 9.1 9.5 10.4 12.1 12.3 12.7 13.7 14.3 14.7
6.2 Hotels and Restaurants 2.1 2.1 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.3
Transport, Storage,
Communication &
7 7.5 8.1 8.0 8.1 8.0 7.7 7.5 7.5 7.5
Services related to
Broadcasting
7.1 Railways 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
7.2 Road Transport 4.3 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.5 4.5
7.3 Water Transport - - - - - - - - -
7.4 Air Transport 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
7.5 1.1 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.1
Transport
7.6 Storage 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Communication and
7.7 Services related to 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.2
Broadcasting
8 Financial Services 6.3 6.7 7.0 7.5 7.3 7.4 7.1 6.8 6.5
9 of Dwellings and 16.5 18.1 19.2 20.5 20.6 21.3 20.9 21.2 21.6
10 Public Administration 3.4 3.3 3.3 3.6 4.0 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.3
11 Other Services 7.9 7.8 8.0 8.4 8.3 9.0 9.0 9.2 9.4
Tertiary 52.8 55.7 57.5 61.7 62.1 63.6 63.8 64.5 65.3
Total GSVA at Basic
12 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Prices
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7. Net State Domestic Product and Per Capita Income at Current Prices
(Rs. in crore)
Sl. 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Sector
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 51,358 63,599 72,267 71,272 70,539 83,285 95,576 1,06,272 1,26,600
1.1 Crops 29,554 37,322 43,357 37,528 32,283 38,477 40,241 42,909 53,082
1.2 Livestock 18,595 22,550 24,532 28,900 33,369 39,392 48,354 56,047 65,754
Primary 61,092 74,745 82,598 83,771 84,859 99,816 1,13,989 1,29,086 1,49,659
3 Manufacturing 52,925 46,102 47,857 45,156 61,183 63,802 70,323 77,343 80,506
Services
5 Construction 21,728 22,349 23,105 26,171 26,798 26,836 28,691 30,953 32,783
Secondary 79,869 72,315 76,836 76,293 93,796 95,620 1,06,361 1,16,912 1,23,409
6 35,916 42,603 49,461 62,117 72,247 83,849 1,01,085 1,18,940 1,38,289
Restaurants
6.1 Trade and Repair Services 29,216 34,881 43,061 55,213 64,413 75,377 92,050 1,09,030 1,27,517
Transport, Storage,
7 Communication & Services 20,860 24,928 26,470 29,273 32,533 34,477 36,951 41,833 46,035
7.1 Railways 1,356 1,480 1,598 1,654 1,638 1,783 2,052 2,184 2,403
7.2 Road Transport 12,051 14,353 15,610 16,910 18,694 19,828 21,741 25,446 28,243
7.3 Water Transport - - - - - - - - -
7.4 Air Transport 192 361 169 416 928 1,068 1,147 1,226 1,336
7.5 3,066 4,053 3,882 4,352 4,419 4,849 5,674 6,467 7,209
Transport
7.6 Storage 150 133 145 149 160 170 190 224 236
Communication & Services
7.7 4,045 4,549 5,066 5,792 6,694 6,779 6,147 6,286 6,608
9 Dwellings and Professional 49,920 62,077 72,922 83,407 97,185 1,14,209 1,26,155 1,45,081 1,67,202
Services
11 Other Services 24,421 27,945 32,816 38,750 45,040 55,413 63,857 72,966 82,835
Tertiary 1,60,795 1,90,639 2,18,997 2,56,866 2,96,772 3,44,236 3,91,544 4,50,221 5,13,697
Total NSVA at Basic
12 3,01,755 3,37,699 3,78,431 4,16,930 4,75,428 5,39,673 6,11,894 6,96,219 7,86,765
Prices
13 Taxes on Products 32,811 37,164 40,929 48,642 57,754 68,906 83,180 98,141 1,07,779
Net State Domestic
15 3,25,139 3,64,030 4,08,282 4,56,280 5,22,994 5,97,812 6,83,729 7,82,370 8,81,873
Product
16 Population ('000) 35,682 36,040 36,401 36,766 37,134 37,505 37,881 38,260 38,642
17 Per Capita Income (Rs.) 91,121 1,01,007 1,12,162 1,24,104 1,40,840 1,59,395 1,80,494 2,04,488 2,28,216
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8. Net State Domestic Product and Per Capita Income at Constant (2011-12) Prices
(Rs. in crore)
Sl. 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Sector 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 51,358 55,959 58,076 51,883 47,578 53,042 57,600 61,706 70,494
1.1 Crops 29,554 32,548 34,073 26,191 20,723 24,759 25,521 26,064 30,150
1.2 Livestock 18,595 20,066 20,521 22,190 23,592 25,148 28,473 31,878 36,538
Primary 61,092 66,415 67,019 62,586 59,321 65,582 71,582 77,288 85,743
3 Manufacturing 52,925 43,626 43,501 39,854 54,924 55,949 60,541 64,939 65,971
Services
5 Construction 21,728 21,971 19,977 21,833 22,462 22,715 23,166 23,754 24,070
Secondary 79,869 69,649 69,510 66,189 82,319 82,395 88,446 93,543 95,111
6 35,916 38,432 41,924 50,341 56,317 62,313 72,696 81,847 90,829
Restaurants
6.1 Trade and Repair Services 29,216 31,465 36,516 44,769 50,250 56,071 66,249 75,077 83,811
Transport, Storage,
7 Communication & Services 20,860 23,142 23,023 25,095 27,468 27,874 29,001 31,571 34,276
7.1 Railways 1,356 1,421 1,503 1,445 1,387 1,333 1,518 1,586 1,709
7.2 Road Transport 12,051 13,299 13,520 14,298 15,441 15,733 16,673 18,697 20,532
7.3 Water Transport - - - - - - - - -
7.4 Air Transport 192 336 142 354 801 893 940 967 1,047
7.5 3,066 3,771 3,403 3,821 3,859 4,095 4,696 5,148 5,705
Transport
7.6 Storage 150 119 122 120 123 124 135 152 154
Communication and
Broadcasting
9 Dwellings and Professional 49,920 55,873 61,291 66,962 74,858 83,156 88,337 97,278 1,07,366
Services
11 Other Services 24,421 24,695 26,767 29,612 32,749 38,393 42,471 46,853 51,769
Tertiary 1,60,795 1,73,904 1,87,403 2,10,862 2,34,552 2,59,347 2,83,019 3,11,018 3,40,628
Total NSVA at Basic
12 3,01,755 3,09,968 3,23,932 3,39,638 3,76,192 4,07,324 4,43,047 4,81,849 5,21,482
Prices
13 Taxes on Products 32,811 34,209 35,183 41,113 49,417 57,371 67,268 77,167 82,989
Net State Domestic
15 3,25,139 3,34,205 3,49,593 3,72,897 4,16,892 4,55,731 5,01,140 5,49,481 5,94,806
Product
16 Population ('000) 35,682 36,040 36,401 36,766 37,134 37,505 37,881 38,260 38,642
17 Per Capita Income (Rs.) 91,121 92,732 96,039 1,01,424 1,12,267 1,21,512 1,32,293 1,43,618 1,53,927
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9. Gross Domestic Product and Per Capita Income of All India at Current Prices
(Rs. in crore)
Sl. Sector 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Annexures
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Fishing 15,01,947 16,75,107 19,26,372 20,93,612 22,27,533 25,18,662 27,96,908 29,22,846 32,54,345
1.1 Crops 9,82,151 10,88,814 12,48,776 12,92,874 13,27,992 14,86,044 16,06,057 16,14,938
1.2 Livestock 3,27,334 3,68,823 4,22,733 5,10,411 5,82,410 6,72,611 7,85,180 8,71,884
32,54,345
1.3 Forestry and Logging 1,24,436 1,37,558 1,56,674 1,73,760 1,84,411 2,05,364 2,19,109 2,23,109
1.4 Fishing and Aquaculture 68,027 79,911 98,190 1,16,567 1,32,720 1,54,643 1,86,561 2,12,915
2 Mining and Quarrying 2,61,035 2,85,842 2,95,794 3,08,476 2,94,011 3,26,808 3,57,788 3,89,322 3,91,553
Primary 17,62,982 19,60,949 22,22,166 24,02,088 25,21,544 28,45,470 31,54,696 33,12,168 36,45,898
3 Manufacturing 14,09,986 15,72,837 17,13,452 18,78,369 21,46,189 23,33,721 25,46,608 27,66,767 27,97,232
4 Electricity, Gas, Water supply and Other Utility 1,86,668 2,15,350 2,60,155 2,82,258 3,34,965 3,55,709 4,25,101 4,56,413 4,75,658
Services
5 Construction 7,77,335 8,49,365 9,21,470 9,79,086 9,91,084 10,80,870 11,97,931 13,44,279 14,07,491
Secondary 23,73,989 26,37,552 28,95,077 31,39,713 34,72,238 37,70,300 41,69,640 45,67,459 46,80,381
6 Trade, Repair, Hotels and Restaurants 8,83,582 10,54,533 11,84,560 13,20,833 14,33,969 16,09,001 18,33,267 20,73,330
6.1 Trade and Repair Services 7,93,681 9,54,683 10,78,421 12,06,474 13,07,323 14,68,583 16,79,572 19,00,837
6.2 Hotels and Restaurants 89,901 99,850 1,06,140 1,14,359 1,26,646 1,40,418 1,53,695 1,72,493
7 Transport, Storage, Communication & Services 5,29,534 6,09,453 6,89,906 7,86,763 8,60,544 9,30,155 9,79,440 10,69,290
7.1 Railways 61,150 72,296 78,724 92,459 1,00,451 1,06,786 1,16,252 1,24,309
7.2 Road Transport 2,62,442 3,00,652 3,38,306 3,70,364 3,99,902 4,34,947 4,73,245 5,30,652 33,81,927
7.3 Water Transport 6,910 7,190 6,476 7,590 7,298 9,206 10,181 11,233
7.4 Air Transport 4,393 8,128 6,853 11,820 20,344 21,496 22,602 17,037
7.5 Services incidental to Transport 63,602 72,054 75,719 91,681 88,246 1,02,468 1,06,795 1,08,519
7.6 Storage 5,108 6,165 6,026 6,407 7,021 7,442 8,384 9,070
7.7 Communication & Services related to Broadcasting 1,25,930 1,42,969 1,77,804 2,06,442 2,37,282 2,47,809 2,41,980 2,68,468
8 Financial Services 4,80,226 5,36,819 5,99,341 6,61,411 7,26,286 7,50,201 8,43,923 9,52,306
Real Estate, Ownership of Dwellings and 39,30,234
9 Professional Services 10,50,651 12,39,813 14,70,167 17,01,935 18,99,852 21,61,236 23,62,636 26,69,824
10 Public Administration and Defence 4,91,155 5,46,231 6,01,912 6,76,818 7,31,578 8,27,438 9,44,085 10,67,949
28,55,246
11 Other Services 5,34,827 6,17,343 7,00,023 8,14,718 9,28,489 10,71,399 12,25,437 14,27,635
Tertiary 39,69,975 46,04,192 52,45,909 59,62,478 65,80,718 73,49,430 81,88,788 92,60,334 1,01,67,407
12 Total GSVA at Basic Prices 81,06,946 92,02,692 1,03,63,153 1,15,04,279 1,25,74,499 1,39,65,200 1,55,13,122 1,71,39,962 1,84,93,686
13 Taxes on Products 8,90,060 10,57,977 11,80,444 12,91,662 15,18,496 1746288 1899750 2231441
18,91,073
14 Subsidies on Products 2,60,677 3,16,656 3,10,075 3,27,982 3,21,121 319819 314568 400166
15 Gross Domestic Product 87,36,329 99,44,013 1,12,33,522 1,24,67,959 1,37,71,874 1,53,91,669 1,70,98,304 1,89,71,237 2,03,84,759
16 Per Capita Income (Rs.) 63,462 70,983 79,118 86,647 94,797 1,04,880 1,15,293 1,26,521 1,34,432
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10. Sectoral Growth Rates of GDP and PCI of All India at Current Prices
Sl. 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Sector 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 11.5 15.0 8.7 6.4 13.1 11.0 4.5 11.3
Fishing
1.1 Crops 10.9 14.7 3.5 2.7 11.9 8.1 0.6
1.2 Livestock 12.7 14.6 20.7 14.1 15.5 16.7 11.0
11.3
1.3 Forestry and Logging 10.5 13.9 10.9 6.1 11.4 6.7 1.8
1.4 Fishing and Aquaculture 17.5 22.9 18.7 13.9 16.5 20.6 14.1
2 Mining and Quarrying 9.5 3.5 4.3 -4.7 11.2 9.5 8.8 0.6
Primary 11.2 13.3 8.1 5.0 12.8 10.9 5.0 10.1
3 Manufacturing 11.5 8.9 9.6 14.3 8.7 9.1 8.6 1.1
Electricity, Gas, Water supply and Other
4 15.4 20.8 8.5 18.7 6.2 19.5 7.4 4.2
Utility Services
5 Construction 9.3 8.5 6.3 1.2 9.1 10.8 12.2 4.7
Secondary 11.1 9.8 8.5 10.6 8.6 10.6 9.5 2.5
6 Trade, Repair, Hotels and Restaurants 19.3 12.3 11.5 8.6 12.2 13.9 13.1
6.1 Trade and Repair Services 20.3 13.0 11.9 8.4 12.3 14.4 13.2
6.2 Hotels and Restaurants 11.1 6.3 7.7 10.7 10.9 9.5 12.2
Transport, Storage, Communication &
7 15.1 13.2 14.0 9.4 8.1 5.3 9.2
Services related to Broadcasting
7.1 Railways 18.2 8.9 17.4 8.6 6.3 8.9 6.9
7.2 Road Transport 14.6 12.5 9.5 8.0 8.8 8.8 12.1 7.6
7.3 Water Transport 4.1 -9.9 17.2 -3.8 26.1 10.6 10.3
7.4 Air Transport 85.0 -15.7 72.5 72.1 5.7 5.1 -24.6
7.5 Services incidental to Transport 13.3 5.1 21.1 -3.7 16.1 4.2 1.6
7.6 Storage 20.7 -2.3 6.3 9.6 6.0 12.7 8.2
Communication & Services related to
7.7 13.5 24.4 16.1 14.9 4.4 -2.4 10.9
Broadcasting
8 Financial Services 11.8 11.6 10.4 9.8 3.3 12.5 12.8
Real Estate, Ownership of Dwellings and 8.5
9 18.0 18.6 15.8 11.6 13.8 9.3 13.0
10 Public Administration and Defence 11.2 10.2 12.4 8.1 13.1 14.1 13.1
14.4
11 Other Services 15.4 13.4 16.4 14.0 15.4 14.4 16.5
Tertiary 16.0 13.9 13.7 10.4 11.7 11.4 13.1 9.8
13 Taxes on Products 18.9 11.6 9.4 17.6 15.0 8.8 17.5
3.3
14 Subsidies on Products 21.5 -2.1 5.8 -2.1 -0.4 -1.6 27.2
15 Gross Domestic Product 13.8 13.0 11.0 10.5 11.8 11.1 11.0 7.5
16 Per Capita Income 11.9 11.5 9.5 9.4 10.6 9.9 9.7 6.3
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11. Gross Domestic Product and Per Capita Income of All India at Constant (2011-12) Prices
(Rs. in crore)
Sl. 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Sector 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Annexures
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Fishing 15,01,947 15,24,288 16,09,198 16,05,715 16,16,146 17,26,004 18,28,329 18,72,339 19,40,811
1.1Crops 9,82,151 9,83,809 10,37,060 9,98,425 9,69,344 10,20,258 10,64,796 10,54,179
1.2Livestock 3,27,334 3,44,375 3,63,558 3,90,449 4,19,637 4,61,572 4,95,834 5,36,035
19,40,811
1.3Forestry and Logging 1,24,436 1,24,743 1,32,093 1,34,609 1,36,960 1,44,547 1,53,451 1,54,115
1.4Fishing and Aquaculture 68,027 71,362 76,487 82,232 90,205 99,627 1,14,248 1,28,011
2 Mining and Quarrying 2,61,035 2,62,609 2,63,107 2,88,685 3,17,974 3,49,248 3,66,496 3,45,069 3,54,748
Primary 17,62,982 17,86,897 18,72,305 18,94,400 19,34,120 20,75,252 21,94,825 22,17,408 22,95,559
3 Manufacturing 14,09,986 14,86,873 15,60,709 16,83,938 19,03,850 20,54,764 21,90,791 23,16,643 23,36,365
4 Electricity, Gas, Water supply and Other Utility Services 1,86,668 1,91,635 1,99,601 2,14,047 2,24,158 2,46,496 2,74,104 2,96,560 3,10,275
5 Construction 7,77,335 7,80,050 8,00,771 8,35,229 8,65,335 9,16,445 9,62,009 10,20,314 10,50,533
Secondary 23,73,989 24,58,558 25,61,081 27,33,214 29,93,343 32,17,705 34,26,904 36,33,517 36,97,173
6 Trade, Repair, Hotels and Restaurants 8,83,582 9,81,620 10,34,506 11,35,841 12,61,426 13,89,322 15,27,818 16,57,344
6.1 Trade and Repair Services 7,93,681 8,88,665 9,41,941 10,37,640 11,50,121 12,68,230 13,99,843 15,19,499
6.2 Hotels and Restaurants 89,901 92,955 92,565 98,201 1,11,305 1,21,092 1,27,974 1,37,845
Storage, Communication & Services related
7 Transport, 5,29,534 5,69,523 6,17,556 6,71,848 7,31,399 7,57,056 7,82,042 8,30,705
to Broadcasting
7.1 Railways 61,150 69,162 73,685 80,720 85,452 82,161 87,886 92,291
26,27,439
7.2 Road Transport 2,62,442 2,82,425 3,00,563 3,20,813 3,43,155 3,62,324 3,83,908 4,09,980
7.3 Water Transport 6,910 7,052 7,345 7,954 8,095 8,569 9,127 9,659
7.4 Air Transport 4,393 4,183 4,550 5,188 6,053 7,172 8,430 9,463
7.5 Services incidental to Transport 63,602 66,480 70,172 75,596 81,156 86,835 93,205 99,966
7.6 Storage 5,108 5,716 5,210 5,529 6,245 6,100 6,660 6,892
7.7 Communication & Services related to Broadcasting 1,25,930 1,34,505 1,56,031 1,76,047 2,01,243 2,03,896 1,92,827 2,02,453
8 Financial Services 4,80,226 5,29,792 5,77,914 6,27,255 6,72,788 6,95,983 7,29,265 7,63,576
Estate, Ownership of Dwellings and Professional 29,89,960
9 Real 10,50,651 11,50,239 12,89,493 14,46,460 16,21,999 17,96,983 18,79,751 20,23,280
Services
10 Public Administration and Defence 4,91,155 5,01,383 5,10,046 5,43,853 5,65,106 6,14,238 6,75,821 7,37,893
18,24,473
11 Other Services 5,34,827 5,68,262 6,00,748 6,59,262 7,11,691 7,81,744 8,57,988 9,39,405
Tertiary 39,69,975 43,00,819 46,30,263 50,84,519 55,64,409 60,35,326 64,52,685 69,52,203 74,41,872
12 Total GSVA at Basic Prices 81,06,946 85,46,275 90,63,649 97,12,133 1,04,91,870 1,13,28,285 1,20,74,413 1,28,03,128 1,34,34,606
13 Taxes on Products 8,90,060 9,60,811 10,08,913 10,92,430 11,45,558 1239334 1345585 1477219
12,49,229
14 Subsidies on Products 2,60,677 2,94,069 2,71,192 2,76,889 2,67,935 259425 244838 298921
15 Gross Domestic Product 87,36,329 92,13,017 98,01,370 1,05,27,674 1,13,69,493 1,23,08,193 1,31,75,160 1,39,81,426 1,46,83,835
16 Per Capita Income (Rs.) 63,462 65,538 68,572 72,805 77,659 83,003 87,828 92,085 95,706
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12. Sectoral Growth Rates of GDP and PCI of All India at Constant (2011-12) Prices
Sl. 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Sector 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 1.5 5.6 -0.2 0.6 6.8 5.9 2.4 3.7
Fishing
1.1 Crops 0.2 5.4 -3.7 -2.9 5.3 4.4 -1.0
1.2 Livestock 5.2 5.6 7.4 7.5 10.0 7.4 8.1
3.7
1.3 Forestry and Logging 0.2 5.9 1.9 1.7 5.5 6.2 0.4
1.4 Fishing and Aquaculture 4.9 7.2 7.5 9.7 10.4 14.7 12.0
2 Mining and Quarrying 0.6 0.2 9.7 10.1 9.8 4.9 -5.8 2.8
Primary 1.4 4.8 1.2 2.1 7.3 5.8 1.0 3.5
3 Manufacturing 5.5 5.0 7.9 13.1 7.9 6.6 5.7 0.9
Electricity, Gas, Water supply and
4 2.7 4.2 7.2 4.7 10.0 11.2 8.2 4.6
5 Construction 0.3 2.7 4.3 3.6 5.9 5.0 6.1 3.0
Secondary 3.6 4.2 6.7 9.5 7.5 6.5 6.0 1.8
Trade, Repair, Hotels and Restau-
6 11.1 5.4 9.8 11.1 10.1 10.0 8.5
rants
6.1 Trade and Repair Services 12.0 6.0 10.2 10.8 10.3 10.4 8.5
6.2 Hotels and Restaurants 3.4 -0.4 6.1 13.3 8.8 5.7 7.7
Transport, Storage, Communication
7 7.6 8.4 8.8 8.9 3.5 3.3 6.2
& Services related to Broadcasting
7.1 Railways 13.1 6.5 9.5 5.9 -3.9 7.0 5.0
5.6
7.2 Road Transport 7.6 6.4 6.7 7.0 5.6 6.0 6.8
7.3 Water Transport 2.1 4.2 8.3 1.8 5.9 6.5 5.8
7.4 Air Transport -4.8 8.8 14.0 16.7 18.5 17.5 12.3
7.5 Services incidental to Transport 4.5 5.6 7.7 7.4 7.0 7.3 7.3
7.6 Storage 11.9 -8.9 6.1 12.9 -2.3 9.2 3.5
Communication & Services related to
7.7 6.8 16.0 12.8 14.3 1.3 -5.4 5.0
Broadcasting
8 Financial Services 10.3 9.1 8.5 7.3 3.4 4.8 4.7
Real Estate, Ownership of Dwellings 7.3
9 9.5 12.1 12.2 12.1 10.8 4.6 7.6
and Professional Services
10 Public Administration and Defence 2.1 1.7 6.6 3.9 8.7 10.0 9.2
8.8
11 Other Services 6.3 5.7 9.7 8.0 9.8 9.8 9.5
Tertiary 8.3 7.7 9.8 9.4 8.5 6.9 7.7 7.0
13 Taxes on Products 7.9 5.0 8.3 4.9 8.2 8.6 9.8
6.0
14 Subsidies on Products 12.8 -7.8 2.1 -3.2 -3.2 -5.6 22.1
15 Gross Domestic Product 5.5 6.4 7.4 8.0 8.3 7.0 6.1 5.0
16 Per Capita Income 3.3 4.6 6.2 6.7 6.9 5.8 4.8 3.9
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13. Gross District Domestic Product of Telangana from 2017-18 to 2018-19
(Rs. in crore)
Sl. Current Prices Constant (2011-12 Prices)
District
No. 2017-18 (SRE) 2018-19 (FRE) 2017-18 (SRE) 2018-19 (FRE)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Adilabad 11,854 13,427 8,914 9,568
2 Kumuram Bheem 7,699 8,855 5,446 5,996
3 Mancherial 12,001 12,419 8,690 8,695
4 Nirmal 11,200 12,723 8,091 8,816
5 Nizamabad 22,105 24,793 16,092 17,371
6 Jagtial 11,001 13,140 7,646 8,832
7 Peddapalli 14,385 15,792 11,022 11,456
8 Jayashankar 6,371 7,145 4,432 4,757
9 Bhadradri Kothagudem 18,181 20,438 13,605 14,667
10 Mahabubabad 11,000 12,260 7,559 8,095
11 Warangal Rural 9,832 11,361 7,112 7,974
12 Warangal Urban 14,482 16,033 10,743 11,341
13 Karimnagar 17,266 19,898 12,928 14,055
14 Rajanna Siricilla 7,344 8,191 5,227 5,560
15 Kamareddy 12,240 14,032 8,660 9,483
16 Sangareddy 29,240 31,733 22,345 23,324
17 Medak 15,475 17,185 11,734 12,646
18 Siddipet 17,167 20,598 12,022 13,575
19 Jangaon 7,586 8,239 5,403 5,557
20 Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 14,591 16,126 10,667 11,342
21 Medchal-Malkajgiri 56,047 66,156 44,384 50,224
22 Hyderabad 1,43,862 1,67,231 1,08,913 1,21,377
23 Rangareddy 1,49,559 1,73,143 1,12,503 1,24,871
24 Vikarabad 14,328 15,661 9,707 10,126
25 Mahabubnagar 17,945 21,380 13,727 15,709
26 Jogulamba Gadwal 8,455 9,567 5,742 6,229
27 Wanaparthy 7,111 8,069 4,972 5,469
28 Nagarkurnool 10,370 12,131 7,380 8,084
29 Nalgonda 25,425 28,708 18,615 20,115
30 Suryapet 16,000 18,118 11,522 12,474
31 Khammam 21,357 23,917 15,626 16,770
32 Mulugu 5,461 5,934 3,689 3,838
33 Narayanpet 6,186 6,628 4,373 4,431
Gross State Domestic Product 7,53,127 8,61,031 5,59,492 6,12,828

Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Hyderabad.
Note: i. Totals may not tally due to rounding off and ii. Estimates are provisional.
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14. Per Capita Income of Telangana by Districts from 2017-18 to 2018-19
(in Rupees)
Sl. Current Prices Constant (2011-12 Prices)
District
No. 2017-18 (SRE) 2018-19 (FRE) 2017-18 (SRE) 2018-19 (FRE)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Adilabad 1,40,024 1,56,940 1,03,989 1,10,405
2 Kumuram Bheem 1,27,734 1,44,930 88,893 96,550
3 Mancherial 1,24,851 1,27,703 89,126 88,093
4 Nirmal 1,33,538 1,50,134 95,218 1,02,629
5 Nizamabad 1,18,765 1,32,030 85,369 91,306
6 Jagtial 94,591 1,11,717 64,859 74,083
7 Peddapalli 1,49,739 1,62,887 1,13,252 1,16,560
8 Jayashankar 1,29,912 1,44,266 89,117 94,767
9 Bhadradri Kothagudem 1,42,130 1,58,066 1,04,815 1,11,777
10 Mahabubabad 1,21,916 1,34,935 82,459 87,694
11 Warangal Rural 1,15,120 1,31,652 82,208 91,209
12 Warangal Urban 1,13,476 1,24,601 83,015 86,902
13 Karimnagar 1,44,874 1,65,898 1,07,052 1,15,674
14 Rajanna Siricilla 1,12,419 1,24,252 78,853 83,040
15 Kamareddy 1,07,746 1,22,404 75,168 81,581
16 Sangareddy 1,60,377 1,72,020 1,21,185 1,25,024
17 Medak 1,68,285 1,85,351 1,25,892 1,34,549
18 Siddipet 1,44,804 1,70,992 99,960 1,11,373
19 Jangaon 1,20,751 1,30,141 84,666 86,491
20 Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 1,59,973 1,74,876 1,15,310 1,21,272
21 Medchal-Malkajgiri 1,89,037 2,21,025 1,48,232 1,66,158
22 Hyderabad 3,08,999 3,57,287 2,31,201 2,56,395
23 Rangareddy 5,04,876 5,78,978 3,74,297 4,11,509
24 Vikarabad 1,33,448 1,43,994 89,214 91,871
25 Mahabubnagar 1,63,891 1,94,229 1,23,904 1,41,070
26 Jogulamba Gadwal 1,19,372 1,33,755 79,865 85,843
27 Wanaparthy 1,05,173 1,17,844 72,363 78,567
28 Nagarkurnool 1,01,874 1,17,614 71,417 77,335
29 Nalgonda 1,31,358 1,46,774 94,866 1,01,480
30 Suryapet 1,22,573 1,37,005 87,057 93,022
31 Khammam 1,28,865 1,43,362 92,864 98,973
32 Mulugu 1,57,192 1,69,211 1,04,842 1,08,057
33 Narayanpet 92,920 98,220 64,825 64,751
State PCI 1,80,494 2,04,488 1,32,293 1,43,618
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Hyderabad. Note: i. Estimates are provisional.
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15. Demographic Details of Telangana
a. Population of Telangana State from 1961 to 2011
(in Nos.)
Year 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Telangana 1,27,11,785 1,58,17,895 2,01,81,085 2,60,89,074 3,09,87,271 3,50,03,674
India 43,92,34,771 54,81,59,652 68,33,29,097 84,64,21,039 1,02,86,10,328 1,21,08,54,977
b. Percentage of Urban Population to total Population from 1961 to 2011
Year 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Telangana 19.27 20.99 25.27 30.18 31.79 38.88
India 17.97 17.98 19.51 22.87 25.49 31.15
c. Decadal Growth Rates of Population from 1951-61 to 2001-2011
Year 1951-61 1961-71 1971-81 1981-91 1991-01 2001-2011
Telangana 16.48 24.60 27.59 29.27 18.77 13.58
India 21.51 24.80 24.66 23.85 21.54 17.70
d. Density of Population from 1961 to 2011
Year 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Telangana 111 138 176 227 270 312
India 144 177 216 273 325 382
e. Sex Ratio of Population from 1961 to 2011
Year 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Telangana 975 969 971 967 971 988
India 941 930 934 927 933 943
f. Literacy Rates of Population from 1961 to 2011
Year 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Telangana 17.34 20.70 26.49 41.30 58.00 66.54
India 28.30 34.45 43.57 52.21 64.84 72.98
Source: Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India.
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16. Population by Districts, 2011 Census
Sl. Total Population (Nos.) Rural Population (Nos.) Urban Population (Nos.)
District
No. Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 Adilabad 3,56,407 3,52,565 7,08,972 2,71,594 2,69,632 5,41,226 84,813 82,933 1,67,746
2 Kumuram Bheem 2,58,197 2,57,615 5,15,812 2,14,967 2,13,861 4,28,828 43,230 43,754 86,984
3 Mancherial 4,08,272 3,98,765 8,07,037 2,27,974 2,25,216 4,53,190 1,80,298 1,73,549 3,53,847
4 Nirmal 3,46,721 3,62,697 7,09,418 2,70,768 2,86,968 5,57,736 75,953 75,729 1,51,682
5 Nizamabad 7,68,477 8,02,545 15,71,022 5,37,574 5,68,698 11,06,272 2,30,903 2,33,847 4,64,750
6 Jagtial 4,84,079 5,01,338 9,85,417 3,73,526 3,90,555 7,64,081 1,10,553 1,10,783 2,21,336
7 Peddapalli 3,99,325 3,96,007 7,95,332 2,45,052 2,46,267 4,91,319 1,54,273 1,49,740 3,04,013
8 Jayashankar 2,07,998 2,08,765 4,16,763 1,86,188 1,88,188 3,74,376 21,810 20,577 42,387
Bhadradri
9 5,32,390 5,36,871 10,69,261 3,64,807 3,65,371 7,30,178 1,67,583 1,71,500 3,39,083
Kothagudem
10 Mahabubabad 3,88,058 3,86,491 7,74,549 3,50,530 3,47,643 6,98,173 37,528 38,848 76,376
11 Warangal Rural 3,60,315 3,58,222 7,18,537 3,34,698 3,33,626 6,68,324 25,617 24,596 50,213
12 Warangal Urban 5,41,301 5,39,557 10,80,858 1,69,831 1,70,520 3,40,351 3,71,470 3,69,037 7,40,507
13 Karimnagar 5,04,620 5,01,091 10,05,711 3,48,914 3,47,813 6,96,727 1,55,706 1,53,278 3,08,984
14 Rajanna Sircilla 2,74,109 2,77,928 5,52,037 2,15,791 2,19,354 4,35,145 58,318 58,574 1,16,892
15 Kamareddy 4,78,389 4,94,236 9,72,625 4,17,488 4,31,515 8,49,003 60,901 62,721 1,23,622
16 Sangareddy 7,77,235 7,50,393 15,27,628 5,04,840 4,92,823 9,97,663 2,72,395 2,57,570 5,29,965
17 Medak 3,78,654 3,88,774 7,67,428 3,50,091 3,58,483 7,08,574 28,563 30,291 58,854
18 Siddipet 5,04,141 5,07,924 10,12,065 4,34,875 4,38,138 8,73,013 69,266 69,786 1,39,052
19 Jangaon 2,67,875 2,67,116 5,34,991 2,31,389 2,32,245 4,63,634 36,486 34,871 71,357
Yadadri
20 3,90,492 3,80,341 7,70,833 3,28,096 3,19,572 6,47,668 62,396 60,769 1,23,165
Bhuvanagiri
Medchal-
21 12,56,883 12,03,212 24,60,095 1,08,551 1,01,277 2,09,828 11,48,332 11,01,935 22,50,267
Malkajgiri
22 Hyderabad 20,18,575 19,24,748 39,43,323 - - - 20,18,575 19,24,748 39,43,323
23 Rangareddy 12,43,967 11,82,276 24,26,243 5,25,796 5,00,317 10,26,113 7,18,171 6,81,959 14,00,130
24 Vikarabad 4,63,350 4,63,790 9,27,140 4,00,895 4,01,276 8,02,171 62,455 62,514 1,24,969
25 Mahabubnagar 4,62,870 4,57,033 9,19,903 3,28,671 3,24,781 6,53,452 1,34,199 1,32,252 2,66,451
Jogulamba Gad-
26 3,09,274 3,00,716 6,09,990 2,77,339 2,69,474 5,46,813 31,935 31,242 63,177
wal
27 Wanaparthy 2,94,833 2,82,925 5,77,758 2,47,528 2,37,942 4,85,470 47,305 44,983 92,288
28 Nagarkurnool 4,37,986 4,23,780 8,61,766 3,93,137 3,80,799 7,73,936 44,849 42,981 87,830
29 Nalgonda 8,18,306 8,00,110 16,18,416 6,33,429 6,16,684 12,50,113 1,84,877 1,83,426 3,68,303
30 Suryapet 5,50,974 5,48,586 10,99,560 4,66,191 4,62,330 9,28,521 84,783 86,256 1,71,039
31 Khammam 6,99,124 7,02,515 14,01,639 5,42,500 5,42,311 10,84,811 1,56,624 1,60,204 3,16,828
32 Mulugu 1,46,205 1,48,466 2,94,671 1,40,429 1,42,749 2,83,178 5,776 5,717 11,493
33 Narayanpet 2,82,231 2,84,643 5,66,874 2,61,534 2,63,588 5,25,122 20,697 21,055 41,752
Total 1,76,11,633 1,73,92,041 3,50,03,674 1,07,04,993 1,06,90,016 2,13,95,009 69,06,640 67,02,025 1,36,08,665
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17. Child (0-6 Years) Population by Districts, 2011 Census
Total Child Population Rural Child Population Urban Child Population

Sl. (Nos.) (Nos.) (Nos.)
District
No.
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 Adilabad 45,198 42,094 87,292 35,428 33,040 68,468 9,770 9,054 18,824
2 Kumuram Bheem 34,053 32,153 66,206 29,422 27,724 57,146 4,631 4,429 9,060
3 Mancherial 38,578 35,147 73,725 22,988 21,119 44,107 15,590 14,028 29,618
4 Nirmal 42,462 40,307 82,769 33,080 31,406 64,486 9,382 8,901 18,283
5 Nizamabad 86,867 82,754 1,69,621 59,559 56,475 1,16,034 27,308 26,279 53,587
6 Jagtial 47,890 45,382 93,272 35,685 33,849 69,534 12,205 11,533 23,738
7 Peddapalli 34,772 32,040 66,812 21,460 19,999 41,459 13,312 12,041 25,353
8 Jayashankar 20,234 18,473 38,707 18,318 16,821 35,139 1,916 1,652 3,568
9 Bhadradri
54,650 52,676 1,07,326 37,706 36,490 74,196 16,944 16,186 33,130
Kothagudem
10 Mahabubabad 42,610 38,472 81,082 38,751 34,933 73,684 3,859 3,539 7,398
11 Warangal Rural 35,279 31,855 67,134 32,886 29,682 62,568 2,393 2,173 4,566
12 Warangal Urban 52,106 48,812 1,00,918 15,572 14,354 29,926 36,534 34,458 70,992
13 Karimnagar 46,124 42,955 89,079 30,000 27,761 57,761 16,124 15,194 31,318
14 Rajanna Sircilla 25,099 23,652 48,751 19,315 18,235 37,550 5,784 5,417 11,201
15 Kamareddy 57,528 54,138 1,11,666 50,455 47,327 97,782 7,073 6,811 13,884
16 Sangareddy 99,712 95,262 1,94,974 65,424 62,546 1,27,970 34,288 32,716 67,004
17 Medak 48,247 45,627 93,874 44,946 42,407 87,353 3,301 3,220 6,521
18 Siddipet 53,194 50,658 1,03,852 45,709 43,542 89,251 7,485 7,116 14,601
19 Jangaon 26,914 25,171 52,085 23,435 21,768 45,203 3,479 3,403 6,882
20 Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 41,418 38,185 79,603 34,564 31,722 66,286 6,854 6,463 13,317
21 Medchal-Malkajgiri 1,48,754 1,38,960 2,87,714 12,686 11,930 24,616 1,36,068 1,27,030 2,63,098
22 Hyderabad 2,45,127 2,23,999 4,69,126 - - - 2,45,127 2,23,999 4,69,126
23 Rangareddy 1,54,762 1,43,079 2,97,841 66,458 61,466 1,27,924 88,304 81,613 1,69,917
24 Vikarabad 59,063 55,838 1,14,901 51,517 48,688 1,00,205 7,546 7,150 14,696
25 Mahabubnagar 61,424 57,324 1,18,748 45,561 42,472 88,033 15,863 14,852 30,715
26 Jogulamba Gadwal 43,304 40,424 83,728 39,520 36,740 76,260 3,784 3,684 7,468
27 Wanaparthy 38,040 34,337 72,377 32,962 29,645 62,607 5,078 4,692 9,770
28 Nagarkurnool 56,292 51,167 1,07,459 51,101 46,261 97,362 5,191 4,906 10,097
29 Nalgonda 94,926 87,070 1,81,996 75,090 68,401 1,43,491 19,836 18,669 38,505
30 Suryapet 56,922 53,214 1,10,136 48,504 45,255 93,759 8,418 7,959 16,377
31 Khammam 71,760 67,854 1,39,614 55,652 52,738 1,08,390 16,108 15,116 31,224
32 Mulugu 14,788 14,356 29,144 14,314 13,873 28,187 474 483 957
33 Narayanpet 39,838 37,796 77,634 37,196 35,441 72,637 2,642 2,355 4,997
Total 20,17,935 18,81,231 38,99,166 12,25,264 11,44,110 23,69,374 7,92,671 7,37,121 15,29,792
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18. Sex Ratio by Districts, 2011 Census
Sl. Population Sex Ratio Child (0-6 Years) Sex Ratio

District
No. Rural Urban Total Rural Urban Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 Adilabad 993 978 989 933 927 931
2 Kumuram Bheem 995 1,012 998 942 956 944
3 Mancherial 988 963 977 919 900 911
4 Nirmal 1,060 997 1,046 949 949 949
5 Nizamabad 1,058 1,013 1,044 948 962 953
6 Jagtial 1,046 1,002 1,036 949 945 948
7 Peddapalli 1,005 971 992 932 905 921
8 Jayashankar 1,011 943 1,004 918 862 913
9 Bhadradri Kothagudem 1,002 1,023 1,008 968 955 964
10 Mahabubabad 992 1,035 996 901 917 903
11 Warangal Rural 997 960 994 903 908 903
12 Warangal Urban 1,004 993 997 922 943 937
13 Karimnagar 997 984 993 925 942 931
14 Rajanna Sircilla 1,017 1,004 1,014 944 937 942
15 Kamareddy 1,034 1,030 1,033 938 963 941
16 Sangareddy 976 946 965 956 954 955
17 Medak 1,024 1,060 1,027 944 975 946
18 Siddipet 1,008 1,008 1,008 953 951 952
19 Jangaon 1,004 956 997 929 978 935
20 Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 974 974 974 918 943 922
21 Medchal-Malkajgiri 933 960 957 940 934 934
22 Hyderabad - 954 954 - 914 914
23 Rangareddy 952 950 950 925 924 925
24 Vikarabad 1,001 1,001 1,001 945 948 945
25 Mahabubnagar 988 985 987 932 936 933
26 Jogulamba Gadwal 972 978 972 930 974 933
27 Wanaparthy 961 951 960 899 924 903
28 Nagarkurnool 969 958 968 905 945 909
29 Nalgonda 974 992 978 911 941 917
30 Suryapet 992 1,017 996 933 945 935
31 Khammam 1,000 1,023 1,005 948 938 946
32 Mulugu 1,017 990 1,015 969 1,019 971
33 Narayanpet 1,008 1,017 1,009 953 891 949
State 999 970 988 934 930 932
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19. Literate Population (7 Years and above) by Districts, 2011 Census
Sl. Total Literates (Nos.) Rural Literates (Nos.) Urban Literates (Nos.)
District
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 Adilabad 2,28,689 1,65,802 3,94,491 1,64,470 1,13,386 2,77,856 64,219 52,416 1,16,635
2 Kumuram Bheem 1,47,911 1,07,091 2,55,002 1,14,535 78,824 1,93,359 33,376 28,267 61,643
3 Mancherial 2,69,729 2,02,127 4,71,856 1,34,794 96,600 2,31,394 1,34,935 1,05,527 2,40,462
4 Nirmal 2,10,021 1,51,977 3,61,998 1,55,234 1,07,864 2,63,098 54,787 44,113 98,900
5 Nizamabad 5,04,933 3,95,503 9,00,436 3,34,248 2,49,189 5,83,437 1,70,685 1,46,314 3,16,999
6 Jagtial 3,07,947 2,29,689 5,37,636 2,24,824 1,62,559 3,87,383 83,123 67,130 1,50,253
7 Peddapalli 2,68,587 2,08,774 4,77,361 1,53,617 1,16,571 2,70,188 1,14,970 92,203 2,07,173
8 Jayashankar 1,29,026 93,906 2,22,932 1,12,539 80,672 1,93,211 16,487 13,234 29,721
9 Bhadradri 3,51,411 2,87,288 6,38,699 2,22,077 1,73,979 3,96,056 1,29,334 1,13,309 2,42,643
Kothagudem
10 Mahabubabad 2,29,809 1,66,389 3,96,198 2,00,619 1,41,311 3,41,930 29,190 25,078 54,268
11 Warangal Rural 2,33,711 1,65,359 3,99,070 2,13,492 1,49,901 3,63,393 20,219 15,458 35,677
12 Warangal Urban 4,12,868 3,33,592 7,46,460 1,13,700 84,193 1,97,893 2,99,168 2,49,399 5,48,567
13 Karimnagar 3,57,364 2,76,616 6,33,980 2,32,177 1,69,586 4,01,763 1,25,187 1,07,030 2,32,217
14 Rajanna Sircilla 1,82,946 1,32,665 3,15,611 1,38,476 98,230 2,36,706 44,470 34,435 78,905
15 Kamareddy 2,83,542 2,03,017 4,86,559 2,37,197 1,64,145 4,01,342 46,345 38,872 85,217
16 Sangareddy 4,94,705 3,59,255 8,53,960 2,90,649 1,97,425 4,88,074 2,04,056 1,61,830 3,65,886
17 Medak 2,23,069 1,54,915 3,77,984 2,01,803 1,36,621 3,38,424 21,266 18,294 39,560
18 Siddipet 3,26,013 2,33,560 5,59,573 2,72,345 1,90,026 4,62,371 53,668 43,534 97,202
19 Jangaon 1,72,009 1,25,480 2,97,489 1,42,923 1,02,772 2,45,695 29,086 22,708 51,794
20 Yadadri 2,63,588 1,87,376 4,50,964 2,15,119 1,49,008 3,64,127 48,469 38,368 86,837
Bhuvanagiri
21 Medchal-Malkajgiri 9,68,890 8,22,812 17,91,702 75,017 54,495 1,29,512 8,93,873 7,68,317 16,62,190
22 Hyderabad 15,42,688 13,49,467 28,92,155 - - - 15,42,688 13,49,467 28,92,155
23 Rangareddy 8,59,096 6,70,849 15,29,945 3,21,466 2,17,056 5,38,522 5,37,630 4,53,793 9,91,423
24 Vikarabad 2,73,236 1,97,138 4,70,374 2,27,574 1,58,412 3,85,986 45,662 38,726 84,388
25 Mahabubnagar 2,83,706 2,04,746 4,88,452 1,79,835 1,18,008 2,97,843 1,03,871 86,738 1,90,609
26 Jogulamba Gadwal 1,59,704 1,02,751 2,62,455 1,37,276 85,307 2,22,583 22,428 17,444 39,872
27 Wanaparthy 1,68,792 1,12,539 2,81,331 1,33,446 85,361 2,18,807 35,346 27,178 62,524
28 Nagarkurnool 2,47,538 1,62,621 4,10,159 2,13,365 1,36,622 3,49,987 34,173 25,999 60,172
29 Nalgonda 5,34,573 3,81,169 9,15,742 3,87,059 2,57,677 6,44,736 1,47,514 1,23,492 2,71,006
30 Suryapet 3,62,596 2,71,717 6,34,313 2,94,818 2,11,866 5,06,684 67,778 59,851 1,27,629
31 Khammam 4,62,275 3,70,045 8,32,320 3,37,475 2,56,787 5,94,262 1,24,800 1,13,258 2,38,058
32 Mulugu 94,549 70,766 1,65,315 90,326 67,401 1,57,727 4,223 3,365 7,588
33 Narayanpet 1,46,208 98,048 2,44,256 1,31,679 86,046 2,17,725 14,529 12,002 26,531
Total 1,17,01,729 89,95,049 2,06,96,778 64,04,174 44,97,900 1,09,02,074 52,97,555 44,97,149 97,94,704
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20. Literacy Rates by Districts, 2011 Census
Sl. Total Literacy Rate Rural Literacy Rate Urban Literacy Rate
District
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 Adilabad 73.48 53.40 63.46 69.64 47.92 58.77 85.58 70.95 78.32
2 Kumuram Bheem 65.99 47.50 56.72 61.73 42.35 52.02 86.47 71.88 79.11
3 Mancherial 72.96 55.59 64.35 65.76 47.33 56.56 81.92 66.15 74.16
4 Nirmal 69.03 47.14 57.77 65.31 42.21 53.34 82.30 66.01 74.14
5 Nizamabad 74.08 54.95 64.25 69.92 48.65 58.92 83.84 70.49 77.10
6 Jagtial 70.60 50.38 60.26 66.55 45.57 55.77 84.52 67.64 76.04
7 Peddapalli 73.68 57.36 65.52 68.70 51.52 60.06 81.56 66.96 74.35
8 Jayashankar 68.72 49.35 58.97 67.04 47.08 56.95 82.87 69.93 76.56
9 Bhadradri Kothagudem 73.56 59.33 66.40 67.89 52.90 60.38 85.86 72.95 79.31
10 Mahabubabad 66.52 47.81 57.13 64.35 45.19 54.75 86.70 71.02 78.67
11 Warangal Rural 71.90 50.67 61.26 70.74 49.32 59.99 87.06 68.94 78.16
12 Warangal Urban 84.40 67.98 76.17 73.71 53.91 63.75 89.32 74.54 81.93
13 Karimnagar 77.94 60.38 69.16 72.80 52.99 62.88 89.69 77.51 83.63
14 Rajanna Sircilla 73.47 52.17 62.71 70.48 48.84 59.53 84.65 64.78 74.66
15 Kamareddy 67.37 46.13 56.51 64.63 42.73 53.43 86.10 69.53 77.65
16 Sangareddy 73.02 54.84 64.08 66.14 45.88 56.12 85.70 71.97 79.03
17 Medak 67.51 45.15 56.12 66.13 43.22 54.48 84.18 67.58 75.59
18 Siddipet 72.30 51.08 61.61 69.98 48.16 58.99 86.87 69.47 78.10
19 Jangaon 71.38 51.86 61.60 68.73 48.83 58.72 88.12 72.16 80.33
20 Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 75.51 54.76 65.24 73.29 51.77 62.63 87.27 70.65 79.05
21 Medchal-Malkajgiri 87.43 77.31 82.48 78.25 60.99 69.93 88.30 78.81 83.65
22 Hyderabad 86.99 79.35 83.25 - - - 86.99 79.35 83.25
23 Rangareddy 78.87 64.55 71.88 69.98 49.46 59.96 85.36 75.59 80.59
24 Vikarabad 67.58 48.32 57.91 65.14 44.93 54.99 83.16 69.95 76.53
25 Mahabubnagar 70.67 51.22 60.97 63.52 41.80 52.68 87.78 73.88 80.86
26 Jogulamba Gadwal 60.05 39.48 49.87 57.72 36.65 47.30 79.67 63.30 71.57
27 Wanaparthy 65.73 45.27 55.67 62.19 40.98 51.74 83.70 67.45 75.77
28 Nagarkurnool 64.85 43.64 54.38 62.38 40.84 51.73 86.17 68.28 77.41
29 Nalgonda 73.90 53.46 63.75 69.32 47.00 58.26 89.38 74.95 82.17
30 Suryapet 73.39 54.85 64.11 70.58 50.80 60.70 88.76 76.44 82.52
31 Khammam 73.69 58.31 65.95 69.32 52.45 60.86 88.82 78.06 83.35
32 Mulugu 71.95 52.77 62.26 71.62 52.30 61.86 79.65 64.29 72.02
33 Narayanpet 60.32 39.72 49.93 58.70 37.72 48.12 80.47 64.18 72.18
State 75.04 57.99 66.54 67.56 47.12 57.30 86.65 75.39 81.09
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21. Working Population by Districts, 2011 Census
Workers in
Sl. Total Agricultural Other Total % Working
District Cultivators Household
No. Population Labourers Workers Workers Population
Industry
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Adilabad 7,08,972 1,26,363 1,19,664 10,313 92,781 3,49,121 49.24
2 Kumuram Bheem 5,15,812 88,045 99,667 7,490 57,799 2,53,001 49.05
3 Mancherial 8,07,037 45,831 1,48,377 8,423 1,42,154 3,44,785 42.72
4 Nirmal 7,09,418 1,03,498 1,17,204 58,435 97,623 3,76,760 53.11
5 Nizamabad 15,71,022 1,44,090 2,31,941 1,26,712 2,59,823 7,62,566 48.54
6 Jagtial 9,85,417 1,11,345 1,77,530 89,897 1,57,664 5,36,436 54.44
7 Peddapalli 7,95,332 46,115 1,59,967 8,207 1,30,925 3,45,214 43.41
8 Jayashankar 4,16,763 51,785 1,30,897 2,993 35,356 2,21,031 53.04
9 Bhadradri Kothagudem 10,69,261 89,435 2,62,753 8,446 1,56,477 5,17,111 48.36
10 Mahabubabad 7,74,549 1,22,597 2,04,458 7,427 73,002 4,07,484 52.61
11 Warangal Rural 7,18,537 98,880 2,00,721 7,612 69,399 3,76,612 52.41
12 Warangal Urban 10,80,858 43,818 1,20,682 16,094 2,59,046 4,39,640 40.68
13 Karimnagar 10,05,711 78,516 1,86,363 18,694 1,80,347 4,63,920 46.13
14 Rajanna Sircilla 5,52,037 66,751 1,01,737 46,647 83,528 2,98,663 54.10
15 Kamareddy 9,72,625 1,33,267 2,13,224 44,358 1,03,332 4,94,181 50.81
16 Sangareddy 15,27,628 1,09,650 2,98,990 17,234 2,62,282 6,88,156 45.05
17 Medak 7,67,428 1,29,530 1,62,827 15,811 77,642 3,85,810 50.27
18 Siddipet 10,12,065 1,56,467 1,71,665 40,520 1,40,911 5,09,563 50.35
19 Jangaon 5,34,991 80,477 1,20,447 7,462 62,386 2,70,772 50.61
20 Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 7,70,833 67,500 1,57,672 17,038 1,31,864 3,74,074 48.53
21 Medchal-Malkajgiri 24,60,095 26,675 44,980 38,872 8,54,205 9,64,732 39.22
22 Hyderabad 39,43,323 28,308 23,029 46,157 13,15,803 14,13,297 35.84
23 Rangareddy 24,26,243 1,65,705 2,13,624 29,544 6,13,768 10,22,641 42.15
24 Vikarabad 9,27,140 1,65,202 1,91,597 10,727 1,02,626 4,70,152 50.71
25 Mahabubnagar 9,19,903 1,00,052 1,70,815 14,901 1,56,621 4,42,389 48.09
26 Jogulamba Gadwal 6,09,990 85,048 1,83,459 8,441 51,138 3,28,086 53.79
27 Wanaparthy 5,77,758 60,914 1,44,713 8,749 81,773 2,96,149 51.26
28 Nagarkurnool 8,61,766 1,54,560 1,90,030 9,633 1,02,539 4,56,762 53.00
29 Nalgonda 16,18,416 1,58,951 3,89,621 19,633 2,37,886 8,06,091 49.81
30 Suryapet 10,99,560 98,773 3,15,838 8,453 1,38,464 5,61,528 51.07
31 Khammam 14,01,639 95,769 4,14,250 9,198 1,85,512 7,04,729 50.28
32 Mulugu 2,94,671 35,561 1,05,511 2,042 19,704 1,62,818 55.25
33 Narayanpet 5,66,874 81,911 1,40,898 10,366 64,493 2,97,668 52.51
Total 3,50,03,674 31,51,389 59,15,151 7,76,529 64,98,873 1,63,41,942 46.69
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22. Pattern of Land Utilisation from 2008-09 to 2018-19
(Area in lakh hects.)
Year Forest Barren and Land put to Culturable Perma- Misc. Tree Current Other Net Geograph-
Uncultiva- Non-Agri- Waste nent Crops and Fallow Fallow Area ical Area
ble Land cultural Uses Pastures Groves not Lands Sown
and Other included in
Grazing Net Area
Lands Sown
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
2008-09 27.43 6.26 8.19 1.71 3.09 1.16 16.79 7.88 42.33 114.84
2009-10 27.43 6.18 8.24 1.70 3.08 1.16 19.38 8.08 39.59 114.84
2010-11 27.43 6.17 8.71 1.67 3.03 1.14 13.97 7.80 44.92 114.84
2011-12 27.43 6.17 8.82 1.65 3.02 1.14 12.36 8.26 45.99 114.84
2012-13 27.43 6.17 8.86 1.74 3.02 1.14 12.03 7.91 46.54 114.84
2013-14 25.40 6.07 8.81 1.77 3.00 1.12 9.51 7.17 49.23 112.08
2014-15 25.40 6.07 8.85 1.82 2.99 1.12 14.01 8.05 43.77 112.08
2015-16 25.40 6.07 8.92 1.82 2.99 1.12 15.79 8.22 41.75 112.08
2016-17 26.98 6.07 8.52 1.82 2.99 1.12 10.15 6.69 47.74 112.08
2017-18 26.98 6.07 8.34 1.82 2.99 1.12 9.16 6.62 48.98 112.08
2018-19 26.98 6.07 8.34 1.79 2.99 1.12 10.67 7.51 46.60 112.08
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23. Rainfall by Seasons from 1990-91 to 2019-20
(in mms.)
North-East Winter Period Hot Weather
South-West Monsoon
Monsoon (October (January to Period Total
(June to September)
Sl. to December) February) (March to May)
Year
No. % Dev. % Dev. % Dev. % Dev.
% Dev. over
Actual Actual over Actual over Actual over Actual over
normal
normal normal normal normal
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Normal 715.1 129.2 11.5 50.8 906.6
1 1990-91 653.1 -8.7 140.5 8.7 6.9 -40.0 31.1 -38.8 831.6 -8.3
2 1991-92 578.1 -19.2 50.5 -60.9 1.2 -89.6 14.9 -70.7 644.7 -28.9
3 1992-93 489.6 -31.5 82.5 -36.1 0.0 -100.0 43.3 -14.8 615.4 -32.1
4 1993-94 480.3 -32.8 106.5 -17.6 7.2 -37.4 16.7 -67.1 610.7 -32.6
5 1994-95 436.1 -39.0 166.1 28.6 39.5 243.5 49.7 -2.2 691.4 -23.7
6 1995-96 512.6 -28.3 240.3 86.0 1.3 -88.7 21.9 -56.9 776.1 -14.4
7 1996-97 643.5 -10.0 95.4 -26.2 13.4 16.5 52.1 2.6 804.5 -11.3
8 1997-98 481.3 -32.7 126.5 -2.1 12.3 7.0 26.6 -47.6 646.7 -28.7
9 1998-99 745.1 4.2 78.4 -39.3 4.7 -59.1 46.5 -8.5 874.7 -3.5
10 1999-2K 574.3 -19.7 37.6 -70.9 6.7 -41.7 33.4 -34.3 652.0 -28.1
11 2000-01 827.1 15.7 23.1 -82.1 3.3 -71.3 37.4 -26.4 890.9 -1.7
12 2001-02 582.3 -18.6 134.8 4.3 19.0 65.2 32.6 -35.8 768.8 -15.2
13 2002-03 488.3 -31.7 86.0 -33.4 2.7 -76.5 23.9 -53.0 600.9 -33.7
14 2003-04 672.6 -5.9 103.0 -20.3 29.7 158.3 50.4 -0.8 855.8 -5.6
15 2004-05 455.8 -36.3 76.4 -40.9 37.4 225.2 44.4 -12.6 614.0 -32.3
16 2005-06 808.2 13.0 172.3 33.4 0.0 -100.0 137.1 169.9 1117.6 23.3
17 2006-07 728.9 1.9 65.4 -49.4 0.6 -94.8 9.4 -81.5 804.2 -11.3
18 2007-08 734.6 2.7 61.6 -52.3 19.6 70.4 124.2 144.5 940.0 3.7
19 2008-09 755.2 5.6 38.6 -70.1 0.0 -100.0 27.1 -46.7 820.9 -9.5
20 2009-10 494.9 -30.8 122.0 -5.6 18.8 63.5 46.1 -9.3 681.7 -24.8
21 2010-11 894.4 25.1 152.6 18.1 10.1 -12.2 43.7 -14.0 1100.8 21.4
22 2011-12 601.1 -15.9 24.0 -81.4 8.0 -30.4 27.5 -45.9 660.6 -27.1
23 2012-13 707.2 -1.1 141.8 9.8 34.5 200.0 33.3 -34.4 916.8 1.1
24 2013-14 851.5 19.1 243.2 88.2 1.3 -88.7 116.2 128.7 1212.2 33.7
Normal 713.5 129.5 11.5 50.8 905.3
25 2014-15 494.7 -30.7 54.4 -58.0 13.0 13.0 120.0 136.2 682.1 -24.7
26 2015-16 611.2 -14.3 27.5 -78.8 1.5 -87.0 76.9 51.4 717.1 -20.8
Normal 712.9 127.1 11.4 49.8 901.2
27 2016-17 912.1 27.9 70.9 -44.2 0.0 -100.0 35.6 -28.5 1018.6 13.0
Normal 719.3 126.1 11.8 48.8 906.0
28 2017-18 647.2 -10.0 129.5 2.7 2.4 -79.7 61.4 25.8 840.5 -7.2
29 2018-19 661.1 -8.1 37.4 -70.3 23.7 100.8 26.3 -46.1 748.4 -17.4
Normal 720.4 124.9 11.5 48.6 905.4
30 2019-20* 791.4 10.0 173.0 38.5
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Hyderabad. Note: * Rainfall data upto December, 2019.
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24. Area Sown and Production of Foodgrains from 1955-56 to 2018-19
Sl. Area Production Sl. Area Production

Year Year
No. (Lakh Hects.) (Lakh Tonnes) No. (Lakh Hects.) (Lakh Tonnes)
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1 1955-56 35.35 13.78 33 1987-88 34.93 36.78
2 1956-57 36.52 14.54 34 1988-89 35.39 43.42
3 1957-58 35.64 16.60 35 1989-90 35.32 48.43
4 1958-59 37.28 22.03 36 1990-91 34.10 48.19
5 1959-60 37.85 21.48 37 1991-92 32.33 43.21
6 1960-61 35.92 19.28 38 1992-93 28.39 39.08
7 1961-62 40.50 25.60 39 1993-94 28.03 39.90
8 1962-63 40.06 23.04 40 1994-95 27.76 41.60
9 1963-64 39.69 23.63 41 1995-96 27.73 39.79
10 1964-65 38.84 24.75 42 1996-97 30.56 53.06
11 1965-66 37.92 21.73 43 1997-98 25.90 35.25
12 1966-67 38.25 22.80 44 1998-99 32.47 60.94
13 1967-68 39.01 25.66 45 1999-00 30.77 52.48
14 1968-69 37.80 19.92 46 2000-01 33.39 64.63
15 1969-70 41.15 26.66 47 2001-02 29.64 55.32
16 1970-71 42.12 26.75 48 2002-03 26.67 39.48
17 1971-72 37.39 21.17 49 2003-04 29.93 57.99
18 1972-73 38.07 19.30 50 2004-05 24.97 41.68
19 1973-74 43.17 32.68 51 2005-06 31.31 75.29
20 1974-75 41.92 33.70 52 2006-07 30.81 65.22
21 1975-76 43.79 35.77 53 2007-08 30.09 81.34
22 1976-77 39.82 30.20 54 2008-09 31.72 82.48
23 1977-78 40.34 33.83 55 2009-10 26.49 51.90
24 1978-79 43.87 41.15 56 2010-11 34.44 92.60
25 1979-80 38.41 34.32 57 2011-12 31.09 75.01
26 1980-81 38.71 37.09 58 2012-13 28.36 82.42
27 1981-82 41.61 42.37 59 2013-14 34.30 106.86
28 1982-83 40.31 43.46 60 2014-15 26.13 72.18
29 1983-84 41.79 41.15 61 2015-16 21.80 51.45
30 1984-85 36.38 32.08 62 2016-17 34.39 101.29
31 1985-86 34.64 32.23 63 2017-18 32.45 96.20
32 1986-87 32.02 29.11 64 2018-19 30.56 92.75
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25. Area sown and production of foodgrains by States, 2017-18
Area Production Yield

Sl. State/
No. Union Territory Kgs per
in '000 Hectares Rank in '000 Tonnes Rank Rank
Hectare
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 Uttar Pradesh 19,800.0 1 51,369.9 1 2,594 11
2 Madhya Pradesh 17,042.0 2 33,450.4 2 1,963 23
3 Punjab 6,729.9 6 31,691.9 3 4,709 1
4 Rajasthan 14,237.0 3 19,957.0 4 1,402 32
5 Bihar 6,586.5 7 17,036.9 5 2,587 12
6 West Bengal 5,944.7 8 16,877.5 6 2,839 8
7 Haryana 4,458.2 11 16,191.8 7 3,632 3
8 Maharashtra 10,926.3 4 13,246.7 8 1,212 35
9 Andhra Pradesh 4,144.0 12 12,159.8 9 2,934 5
10 Karnataka 7,647.7 5 11,791.2 10 1,542 30
11 Tamilnadu 3,538.6 14 10,713.6 11 3,028 4
12 Telangana 3,245.0 15 9,421.1 12 2,903 6
13 Gujarat 3,737.0 13 7,664.7 13 2,051 21
14 Orissa 4,665.4 10 7,151.3 14 1,533 31
15 Jharkhand 3,067.1 16 6,001.3 15 1,957 24
16 Chattisgarh 4,885.0 9 5,958.7 16 1,220 34
17 Assam 2,643.0 17 5,525.9 17 2,091 19
18 Uttarakhand 851.0 19 1,903.2 18 2,236 18
19 Jammu & Kashmir 919.3 18 1,571.1 19 1,709 25
20 Himachal Pradesh 724.9 20 1,488.3 20 2,053 20
21 Tripura 318.6 22 855.4 21 2,685 10
22 Manipur 297.0 23 706.5 22 2,379 16
23 Nagaland 336.5 21 552.3 23 1,641 27
24 Kerala 191.5 25 523.8 24 2,736 9
25 Meghalaya 141.0 26 361.8 25 2,566 14
26 Arunachal Pradesh 226.7 24 359.1 26 1,584 29
27 Goa 44.1 29 107.8 27 2,447 15
28 NCT Delhi 30.0 30 106.9 28 2,570 13
29 Sikkim 56.4 27 93.9 29 1,665 26
30 Mizoram 45.4 28 74.2 30 1,634 28
31 Puducherry 18.8 31 44.1 31 2,343 17
32 Dardanagar haveli 17.8 32 35.7 32 2,011 22
33 A & N Islands 5.9 33 17.0 33 2,868 7
34 Daman and Diu 2.2 34 2.8 34 1,244 33
35 Chandigarh 0.1 35 0.3 35 4,628 2
All India 1,27,524.3 2,85,013.0 2,235
Source: Final Estimates, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, GOI.
Annexures xxix
26. Livestock and Poultry Population by Districts, 2012 Census
(in Nos.)
Sl. Total
District Cattle Buffaloes Sheep Goat Pigs Others Dogs Poultry
No. Livestock
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 Adilabad 2,73,387 51,366 21,057 1,05,771 1,065 93 4,52,739 4,593 5,18,473
Kumuram
2 2,77,680 47,262 83,813 1,84,203 744 86 5,93,788 475 4,17,386
Bheem
3 Mancherial 2,11,945 96,960 2,96,133 1,45,376 2,748 80 7,53,242 2,031 4,95,788
4 Nirmal 2,11,507 1,22,219 2,80,211 1,24,979 4,287 36 7,43,239 6,128 4,07,794
5 Nizamabad 1,27,011 2,18,206 4,48,018 1,86,969 6,861 90 9,87,155 6,428 21,78,128
6 Jagtial 97,956 1,30,385 4,05,918 1,01,429 9,285 100 7,45,073 4,527 10,53,213
7 Peddapalli 97,831 1,02,798 3,78,473 91,650 4,071 113 6,74,936 3,306 7,14,387
8 Jayashankar 89,050 60,344 1,38,140 68,379 2,546 55 3,58,514 1,206 3,12,666
Bhadradri
9 2,81,235 1,61,741 1,04,288 2,25,171 3,638 261 7,76,334 13,076 8,40,982
Kothagudem
10 Mahabubabad 1,93,903 1,09,028 3,85,025 1,34,477 7,080 62 8,29,575 4,424 7,45,653
Warangal
11 1,02,517 1,27,478 4,48,133 78,814 9,790 137 7,66,869 1,431 11,64,222
Rural
Warangal
12 49,918 70,599 2,93,815 50,783 13,129 697 4,78,941 7,407 20,34,825
Urban
13 Karimnagar 84,399 1,00,892 4,10,703 83,224 8,696 304 6,88,218 4,765 19,54,110
Rajanna
14 46,233 66,481 2,37,002 72,258 5,214 604 4,27,792 3,546 7,92,987
Sircilla
15 Kamareddy 2,06,321 1,81,405 4,70,824 2,90,026 12,955 973 11,62,504 6,671 13,94,420
16 Sangareddy 1,93,506 1,83,082 3,02,177 3,05,431 14,957 1,198 10,00,351 25,024 21,33,349
17 Medak 1,42,374 1,40,147 3,70,880 1,66,561 5,232 198 8,25,392 6,068 58,49,940
18 Siddipet 1,63,578 1,67,387 5,51,526 1,45,909 10,771 95 10,39,266 5,530 1,85,81,908
19 Jangaon 1,26,588 1,08,615 4,76,437 96,007 7,668 113 8,15,428 2,707 8,85,574
Yadadri
20 98,045 1,63,708 4,23,626 1,23,021 3,001 140 8,11,541 5,062 48,76,704
Bhuvanagiri
Medchal-
21 29,135 67,354 92,977 39,913 4,425 651 2,34,455 58,636 29,40,078
Malkajgiri
22 Hyderabad 18,150 27,714 13,181 39,970 374 4,271 1,03,660 56,460 42,857
23 Rangareddy 2,34,453 1,65,586 5,35,821 2,44,538 8,537 6,414 11,95,349 33,776 1,72,72,003
24 Vikarabad 1,99,894 81,263 1,75,298 2,38,186 9,815 169 7,04,625 19,048 8,11,142
25 Mahabubnagar 1,63,604 88,467 16,22,048 1,87,339 20,518 1,134 20,83,110 20,662 27,91,262
Jogulamba
26 1,03,891 59,587 3,95,165 73,419 5,003 42 6,37,107 12,127 10,07,994
Gadwal
27 Wanaparthy 87,615 65,143 7,44,137 73,381 10,007 59 9,80,342 9,904 7,86,832
28 Nagarkurnool 2,39,523 1,06,373 6,62,717 1,95,745 9,945 228 12,14,531 14,917 18,90,760
29 Nalgonda 2,18,220 2,99,647 8,79,990 2,87,852 17,086 653 17,03,448 10,432 25,32,797
30 Suryapet 1,73,985 3,19,192 5,61,048 1,18,093 4,634 109 11,77,061 4,991 16,12,045
31 Khammam 1,54,981 3,56,151 3,09,695 1,63,233 7,134 200 9,91,394 5,633 10,44,799
32 Mulugu 1,00,419 68,047 1,55,774 77,108 2,871 61 4,04,280 1,361 3,52,581
33 Narayanpet 81,439 45,792 1,61,711 56,480 2,974 26 3,48,422 1,858 3,13,174
Total 48,80,293 41,60,419 1,28,35,761 45,75,695 2,37,061 19,452 2,67,08,681 3,64,210 8,07,50,833
Source : Director of Animal Husbandry, Hyderabad.
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27. Fish and Prawn Production from 2008-09 to 2018-19
Sl. Inland Fish Production Fresh Water Prawn

Year Total
No. (Tonnes) Production (Tonnes)
1 2 3 4 5
1 2008-09 1,49,049 2,242 1,51,291
2 2009-10 1,33,613 2,008 1,35,621
3 2010-11 1,33,587 2,206 1,35,793
4 2011-12 1,96,708 3,774 2,00,482
5 2012-13 2,14,591 5,037 2,19,628
6 2013-14 2,43,037 6,596 2,49,633
7 2014-15 2,60,010 8,352 2,68,362
8 2015-16 2,28,185 8,567 2,36,752
9 2016-17 1,93,732 5,189 1,98,921
10 2017-18 2,62,252 7,783 2,70,035
11 2018-19 2,84,211 9,998 2,94,209
Source: Commissioner of Fisheries, Hyderabad.
28. Milk, Meat and Eggs Production from 2013-14 to 2018-19

Sl. Milk Meat Chicken Eggs
Year
No. (in '000 Tonnes) (in '000 Tonnes) (in '000 Tonnes) (in Lakh Nos.)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2013-14 3,924.14 230.29 216.05 1,00,605.98
2 2014-15 4,207.42 259.73 245.34 1,06,185.27
3 2015-16 4,442.29 279.98 262.08 1,12,058.23
4 2016-17 4,681.04 303.04 288.00 1,18,186.35
5 2017-18 4,965.19 330.77 314.27 1,26,700.16
6 2018-19 5,416.10 417.72 336.36 1,36,868.27
Source: Director of Animal Husbandry, Hyderabad.
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29. Mineral Production and Value of Mineral Produced from 2017-18 to 2018-19
2017-18 2018-19
Sl.
Mineral Unit
No. Value Value
Production Production
(Rs. in '000) (Rs. in '000)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
I. Major Minerals
1 Coal Tonnes 6,46,42,436 13,50,01,203.64 6,76,86,841 15,77,10,339.53
2 Lime Stone Tonnes 2,59,25,669 1,03,18,416.26 2,90,49,098 1,03,12,429.78
3 Manganese Ore Tonnes 20,706 74,231.01 11,334 44,757.97
4 Stowing Sand Tonnes 6,21,486 71,365.28 22,91,149 2,88,684.84
5 Iron Ore Tonnes 6,000 4,194.00 1,500 1,033.50
Total 14,54,69,410.19 16,83,57,245.62
II. Minor Minerals
1 Amethyst Tonnes 0 0.00 0 0.00
2 Barytes Tonnes 3,700 15,262.50 1,020 4,628.25
3 Dolomite Tonnes 4,80,600 2,40,300.00 6,54,382 3,59,910.10
4 Feldspar Tonnes 7,98,964 3,14,791.82 9,22,611 4,01,335.78
5 Fire Clay Tonnes 0 0.00 0 0.00
6 Latarite Tonnes 30,14,974 8,14,042.98 38,38,982 12,28,474.24
7 Mica Tonnes 0 0.00 0 0.00
8 Quartz Tonnes 5,93,226 2,04,662.97 7,31,952 2,78,141.84
9 Silica Sand Tonnes 0 0.00 0 0.00
10 Shale Tonnes 40,805 6,120.75 53,522 8,831.13
11 White Clay Tonnes 57,465 14,366.25 50,009 13,752.48
12 Yellow Ochre Tonnes 0 0.00 0 0.00
Total 16,09,547.27 22,95,073.82
III. Other Minor Minerals
1 Black Granite M3 4,01,717 72,30,907.22 4,12,681 81,71,086.28
2 Colour Granite M3 7,94,182 1,66,77,830.34 6,97,062 1,61,02,121.23
3 Gravel / Earth M3 5,28,75,474 2,00,92,680.02 9,53,89,092 3,98,72,640.45
4 Fuller's Earth Tonnes 7,80,243 8,08,082.07 5,47,096 6,23,689.44
5 Lime Stone Slabs M2 38,06,327 9,89,645.02 36,74,418 10,50,883.55
6 Limekankar Tonnes 0 0.00 0 0.00
7 Mosaic Chips Tonnes 12,250 9,303.75 30,713 25,645.36
8 Marble Tonnes 0 0.00 0 0.00
9 Road Metal M3 5,74,72,567 5,45,98,938.72 9,90,73,560 10,35,31,869.98
10 Ordinary Sand M3 95,35,278 57,21,166.80 1,04,46,737 64,52,432.70
Total 10,61,28,553.94 17,58,30,368.99
Grand Total 25,32,07,511.40 34,64,82,688.43
Source: Director of Mines and Geology, Hyderabad.
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30. Functioning of Fair Price Shops and Food Security Cards by Districts
(As on December, 2019)
Anthyodaya Food Food
Sl. No. of FP Annapurna
District Security Cards Security Cards Total
No. Shops Cards (AAP)
(AFSC) (FSC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Adilabad 355 273 12,908 1,75,417 1,88,598
2 Kumuram Bheem 275 21 12,165 1,25,339 1,37,525
3 Mancherial 423 171 15,011 1,99,625 2,14,807
4 Nirmal 390 34 11,776 1,92,852 2,04,662
5 Nizamabad 751 1,121 20,083 3,69,608 3,90,812
6 Jagtial 586 149 14,463 2,89,355 3,03,967
7 Peddapalli 413 183 12,374 2,04,427 2,16,984
8 Jayashankar 277 39 8,952 1,12,688 1,21,679
9 Bhadradri Kothagudem 442 4 17,503 2,66,016 2,83,523
10 Mahabubabad 553 2 14,657 2,21,099 2,35,758
11 Warangal Rural 464 15 12,090 2,07,786 2,19,891
12 Warangal Urban 459 19 12,120 2,54,319 2,66,458
13 Karimnagar 487 45 15,873 2,58,992 2,74,910
14 Rajanna Sircilla 344 216 13,614 1,59,411 1,73,241
15 Kamareddy 577 1,054 16,390 2,31,504 2,48,948
16 Sangareddy 845 105 27,093 3,45,816 3,73,014
17 Medak 521 79 13,007 2,00,815 2,13,901
18 Siddipet 680 95 18,844 2,70,165 2,89,104
19 Jangaon 335 96 10,092 1,48,667 1,58,855
20 Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 481 0 13,703 2,00,311 2,14,014
21 Medchal-Malkajgiri 636 110 18,298 4,77,153 4,95,561
22 Hyderabad 703 1,315 30,125 5,51,829 5,83,269
23 Rangareddy 919 42 35,165 4,89,784 5,24,991
24 Vikarabad 588 39 26,709 2,08,249 2,34,997
25 Mahabubnagar 506 224 18,958 2,17,865 2,37,047
26 Jogulamba Gadwal 333 136 10,107 1,47,191 1,57,434
27 Wanaparthy 325 114 9,869 1,44,201 1,54,184
28 Nagarkurnool 558 40 17,034 2,16,944 2,34,018
29 Nalgonda 991 68 28,666 4,28,687 4,57,421
30 Suryapet 610 47 18,736 2,98,197 3,16,980
31 Khammam 669 3 26,383 3,78,921 4,05,307
32 Mulugu 222 2 8,071 81,817 89,890
33 Narayanpet 298 29 8,951 1,29,131 1,38,111
Total 17,016 5,890 5,49,790 82,04,181 87,59,861
Source : Commissioner of Civil Supplies, Hyderabad.
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31. Functioning of Anganwadi Centers by Districts, 2019
(in Nos.)
Centres AWTs
Total Mini Children
SI. Pro- Mandals Total Total Total Main Ayahs
District AWCs Enrolled
No. jects Covered Main Mini AWCs Main Mini (Helpers)
Function- (7 M-6Yrs)
AWCs AWCs Functining
ing
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 Adilabad 5 18 992 264 992 264 56,024 953 198 874
2 Kumuram Bheem 5 15 834 139 834 139 41,332 755 80 681
3 Mancherial 4 18 896 73 885 73 43,442 868 61 801
4 Nirmal 4 19 816 110 816 110 53,149 789 101 749
5 Nizamabad 5 27 1,365 135 1,365 135 85,212 1,344 132 1,281
6 Jagtial 4 18 1,037 28 1,037 28 51,704 1,023 28 977
7 Peddapalli 3 14 701 5 701 5 27,516 679 5 608
8 Jayashankar 6 20 1,137 147 1,137 144 38,819 1,052 84 940
Bhadradri
9 11 23 1,434 626 1,432 626 61,681 1,381 565 1,330
Kothagudem
10 Mahabubabad 5 16 1,285 152 1,285 144 39,726 1,217 112 1,153
11 Warangal Rural 3 15 832 76 832 76 29,180 783 48 691
12 Warangal Urban 3 11 772 27 772 20 36,395 746 11 669
13 Karimnagar 4 16 752 25 752 25 31,984 734 20 714
14 Rajanna Sircilla 2 13 560 27 560 27 27,036 549 26 525
15 Kamareddy 5 22 1,038 155 1,038 155 50,796 1,011 148 959
16 Sangareddy 5 26 1,344 160 1,344 159 78,091 1,324 153 1,239
17 Medak 4 20 885 191 885 190 44,954 861 186 832
18 Siddipet 5 22 1,084 66 1,084 65 44,307 1,065 46 1,043
19 Jangaon 3 13 691 41 691 41 21,638 679 35 664
Yadadri
20 4 16 809 55 809 55 29,700 787 48 746
Bhuvanagiri
Medchal-
21 3 14 779 14 778 10 82,679 755 10 664
Malkajgiri
22 Hyderabad 5 16 912 2 912 2 71,354 881 1 824
23 Rangareddy 7 27 1,380 220 1,377 223 1,12,377 1,343 213 1,253
24 Vikarabad 5 18 969 138 969 137 46,804 948 130 901
25 Mahabubnagar 7 26 1,736 153 1,727 154 84,168 1,697 139 1,615
26 Jogulamba Gadwal 3 12 656 57 656 55 45,369 633 46 607
27 Wanaparthy 3 14 545 44 545 44 21,052 536 35 515
28 Nagarkurnool 5 20 908 223 908 210 34,761 880 174 813
29 Nalgonda 9 31 1,831 262 1,831 257 66,008 1,808 233 1,777
30 Suryapet 5 23 1,126 83 1,122 83 41,330 1,093 74 1,046
31 Khammam 7 21 1,605 291 1,605 232 69,570 1,579 222 1,535
Total 149 584 31,711 3,989 31,681 3,888 15,68,158 30,753 3,364 29,026
Source: Commissioner, Women Development and Child Welfare, Hyderabad.
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32. Enrolment of Children in Schools from 2007-08 to 2017-18
Year Pre-Primary I-V Classes VI-VIII Classes IX-X Classes XI-XII Classes Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2007-08 4,19,329 33,58,789 18,10,849 9,67,072 4,035 65,60,074
2008-09 4,26,829 33,32,610 17,49,325 10,32,127 4,607 65,45,498
2009-10 2,55,699 33,28,545 16,92,809 10,45,235 11,023 63,33,311
2010-11 2,31,939 32,97,475 16,94,139 10,23,502 8,801 62,55,856
2011-12 2,25,741 32,56,509 17,25,626 10,15,125 11,063 62,34,064
2012-13 2,31,107 31,72,977 17,19,724 9,89,919 15,657 61,29,384
2013-14 1,83,223 32,06,958 17,38,259 10,25,861 24,194 61,78,495
2014-15 1,67,396 31,91,573 17,27,617 10,35,186 31,638 61,53,410
2015-16 94,892 32,46,976 17,58,209 10,58,128 33,577 61,91,782
2016-17 1,33,740 31,08,993 17,08,979 10,48,814 32,670 60,33,196
2017-18 1,51,672 30,78,186 17,03,766 10,54,358 48,554 60,36,536
Source: Commissioner and Director of School Education, Educational Statistics Booklet, 2017-18.
33. School Dropout Rates from 2012-13 to 2017-18

Primary Level (I-V) Elementary Level (I-VIII) Secondary Level (I-X)
Year
Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2012-13 24.28 24.56 24.42 33.98 31.35 32.69 42.71 41.59 42.16
2013-14 22.6 22.02 22.32 33.72 35.34 32.56 39.05 37.33 38.21
2014-15 19.52 18.95 19.25 31.93 30.31 31.14 38.76 36.31 37.56
2015-16 16.57 16.08 16.33 29.88 28.93 29.42 38.18 35.75 36.99
2016-17 18.85 18.08 18.48 33.15 31.46 32.33 38.89 36.89 37.92
2017-18 19.03 17.57 18.33 31.05 29.21 30.16 38.02 36.36 37.21
Source : Commissioner and Director of School Education , Educational Statistics Booklet 2017-18.
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34. Company wise Number of LPG connections by Districts from 2017-18 to 2018-19
Sl. 2017-18 2018-19

District
No. IOCL HPCL BPCL Total IOCL HPCL BPCL Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Adilabad 27,681 80,049 33,297 1,41,027 30,492 1,06,469 40,188 1,77,149
2 Kumuram Bheem 19,777 46,305 17,375 83,457 23,259 70,156 21,410 1,14,825
3 Mancherial 82,220 46,698 72,780 2,01,698 90,410 57,661 79,692 2,27,763
4 Nirmal 91,735 45,496 20,035 1,57,266 1,16,189 50,400 22,484 1,89,073
5 Nizamabad 1,30,674 1,15,748 1,57,604 4,04,026 1,45,074 1,32,959 1,68,559 4,46,592
6 Jagtial 1,64,805 31,214 47,682 2,43,701 1,91,335 33,034 55,093 2,79,462
7 Peddapalli 1,43,609 6,063 29,766 1,79,438 1,59,912 6,237 31,827 1,97,976
8 Jayashankar 30,741 67,879 33,980 1,32,600 45,879 87,940 40,422 1,74,241
9 Bhadradri Kothagudem 43,427 2,23,692 20,187 2,87,306 49,198 2,73,509 29,086 3,51,793
10 Mahabubabad 29,372 53,121 38,760 1,21,253 41,555 59,262 43,723 1,44,540
11 Warangal Rural 73,709 28,512 49,609 1,51,830 90,604 34,864 56,608 1,82,076
12 Warangal Urban 87,877 1,04,697 1,48,578 3,41,152 94,020 1,12,411 1,63,236 3,69,667
13 Karimnagar 60,708 1,47,052 1,36,419 3,44,179 67,818 1,54,019 1,42,283 3,64,120
14 Rajanna Sircilla 71,975 21,806 22,654 1,16,435 83,825 27,107 24,406 1,35,338
15 Kamareddy 44,139 58,150 96,579 1,98,868 53,837 77,072 1,09,206 2,40,115
16 Sangareddy 1,45,181 1,47,830 1,08,342 4,01,353 1,68,985 1,60,382 1,16,317 4,45,684
17 Medak 25,317 66,371 64,850 1,56,538 30,848 79,493 75,242 1,85,583
18 Siddipet 1,03,217 95,673 69,499 2,68,389 1,16,936 1,04,021 72,794 2,93,751
19 Jangaon 20,897 28,954 70,124 1,19,975 24,411 33,438 72,706 1,30,555
20 Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 98,299 31,632 47,436 1,77,367 1,07,442 33,667 53,104 1,94,213
21 Medchal-Malkajgiri 4,41,552 6,01,396 1,74,486 12,17,434 4,54,387 6,32,240 1,83,230 12,69,857
22 Hyderabad 5,99,748 6,79,527 2,01,146 14,80,421 5,81,009 7,01,977 2,02,944 14,85,930
23 Rangareddy 4,55,212 1,16,333 1,32,712 7,04,257 5,19,577 1,23,141 1,47,966 7,90,684
24 Vikarabad 78,112 45,597 17,801 1,41,510 1,03,671 55,984 30,589 1,90,244
25 Mahabubnagar 1,01,865 35,299 1,47,296 2,84,460 1,27,947 43,230 1,70,926 3,42,103
26 Jogulamba Gadwal 30,567 90,069 229 1,20,865 40,007 1,10,511 1,099 1,51,617
27 Wanaparthy 33,586 6,400 57,304 97,290 42,299 6,697 64,179 1,13,175
28 Nagarkurnool 56,293 33,794 54,104 1,44,191 67,621 38,839 67,553 1,74,013
29 Nalgonda 1,55,289 1,63,651 68,437 3,87,377 1,80,114 1,77,126 91,414 4,48,654
30 Suryapet 1,81,899 22,757 49,031 2,53,687 2,12,358 33,837 62,202 3,08,397
31 Khammam 1,50,915 1,48,501 80,378 3,79,794 1,63,529 1,74,453 97,879 4,35,861
Total 37,80,398 33,90,266 22,68,480 94,39,144 42,24,548 37,92,136 25,38,367 1,05,55,051
Source : Sr. Manager-SLC/TS, HPCL, Secunderabad.
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Current Prices (Rs. in crore) Constant Prices (Rs. in crore)

Year Telangana All India Share Telangana All India Share

2011-12 3,59,434 - 87,36,329 - 4.11 3,59,434 - 87,36,329 - 4.11

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2.4. Sectoral Statistics

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Figure 2.7 Sectoral Growth Trajectory at Constant Prices

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Figure 2.11 Trends in Per-Capita Income at Current Prices (Rs.)

Figure 2.12 Trends in Per-Capita Income Growth Rates at Current Prices

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Rangareddy 1,73,143 Rangareddy 5,78,978

Bhadradri Kothagudem Mulugu 1,69,211

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Note: For 2019-20, data is limited to April-Dec 2019.

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3.1.4.1 Area and Production 2018-19

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Sl. Crops Kharif % Share Rabi % Share Total % Share

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Figure 3.3 Trends in Areas under Major Crops

3.2 Rythu Bandhu – Farm Investment Support

4 Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Forestry.

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Telangana Sona (RNR 15048) Bathukamma (JGL 18047)

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Fish production Prawn production Total Achievement