Hyderabad: Telangana completed 1000 days governance under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on September 1, with the government highlighting welfare, agriculture, social justice, jobs, healthcare and infrastructure.
The government described the milestone as “1000 Days of People’s Governance”. It also presented “From Welfare to a Pioneering World-Class Telangana” as its broader development theme.
During the 1000 days governance period, the government said it overhauled administration and prioritised social justice. It also focused on farmers, women and youth while pursuing investments and major infrastructure projects.
According to the government, farmers, women, youth, workers, employees, officials, entrepreneurs and the public contributed to Telangana’s progress.
Telangana’s per capita income reached ₹4,18,931 in 2025-26. The figure was about 91 per cent higher than the national per capita income.
The government also pursued large investments to strengthen the State economy. Alongside welfare programmes, it linked the investment drive with employment, infrastructure and technology growth.
1000 days governance puts agriculture first
The government waived farm loans up to ₹2 lakh. The measure relieved more than 25 lakh farming families from their debt burden, according to the State.
Under Rythu Bharosa, the government provided more than ₹36,000 crore in investment support. It credited nearly ₹9,000 crore in a single phase over nine days.
Farmers also received a ₹500 bonus per quintal for fine-variety paddy. In addition, the government continued free agricultural power supply and farmer insurance.
The State spent about ₹1.68 lakh crore on agriculture and farmer welfare during the 32-month period.
Telangana also surpassed Punjab in paddy cultivation and production, according to the government. During the last Yasangi season, procurement reached 81.12 lakh metric tonnes.
The government continued its efforts to secure Telangana’s rightful share of Krishna and Godavari waters. It also thanked farmers for cooperating during the urea shortage.
The 1000 days governance agenda placed agricultural support alongside wider welfare measures. The government said its policies strengthened confidence among the farming community.
1000 days governance expands women’s welfare
Under the Mahalakshmi scheme, women made more than 335 crore free RTC bus trips. The free travel scheme saved women nearly ₹11,000 crore in travel costs, according to the government.
The Gruha Jyothi scheme provided free electricity up to 200 units to more than 53 lakh families. Meanwhile, 43 lakh families received domestic LPG cylinders for ₹500.
Bank linkages provided ₹60,487 crore to 4.54 lakh women’s groups. The groups also received ₹1,900 crore through interest subsidies.
Women’s groups gained new opportunities in school uniform and saree stitching. They also entered petrol bunk and RTC bus operations.
The government set a target of turning 10 million women into crorepatis.
The State linked these initiatives with its wider objective of making women partners in Telangana’s economic progress. The government also continued programmes aimed at reducing household expenses.
Food security and housing strengthen welfare
The State issued more than 15 lakh new ration cards during the period. The Public Distribution System currently provides food security to about 3.38 crore people.
The government introduced fine rice distribution for ration cardholders. It also introduced smart ration cards to make the PDS more transparent and accessible.
Social security pensions now cover more than 43 lakh beneficiaries. The government sanctioned new pensions for another 2.25 lakh people.
The first phase of the Indiramma housing programme covered 4.50 lakh houses. Each eligible family receives ₹5 lakh in financial assistance for construction.
The government gave special priority to tribal communities, including the Chenchu tribe and extremely backward families.
Within Hyderabad’s urban limits, the government planned one lakh Indiramma housing units in multi-storey towers.
These housing and food-security measures formed a major part of the government’s welfare agenda during its 1000 days governance milestone.
Social justice marks 1000 days governance
The government conducted a statewide survey covering social, economic, educational, employment, political and caste-related aspects.
Following the Supreme Court verdict, Telangana implemented SC sub-categorisation. The State classified 59 SC sub-castes into three groups.
The Legislative Assembly approved bills providing 42 per cent reservation for BCs in education, employment and politics.
The government also revised minimum wages that had remained pending for 12 years. The measure aimed to benefit 1.11 crore workers.
In addition, the State introduced legislation for gig workers. The legislation provides legal recognition, a welfare board and social security.
The government presented these measures as part of its effort to strengthen social justice and expand welfare access.
Education and jobs drive youth development
Telangana moved from 28th to 18th position in the Performance Grading Index announced by the Central government, according to the State.
The government sanctioned 105 Young India Integrated Residential Schools. It also introduced pre-primary classes in government schools and launched Telangana Public Schools.
More than 22 lakh students from pre-primary to Intermediate levels receive breakfast, milk and nutritious food. The government allocated ₹720 crore for the programme.
Diet charges for welfare hostels increased by 40 per cent. Cosmetic charges rose by 212 per cent.
The Mega DSC recruitment drive produced 10,006 teacher appointments. Scholarships and fee reimbursements covered about 11 lakh students.
The government allocated ₹1,000 crore to Osmania University.
During the 1000 days governance period, more than 72,000 government job appointments were made, according to the government. Major recruitment drives included Group-I and DSC posts.
The government also issued notifications for 456 TGPSC posts and 7,437 Police Recruitment Board posts.
At Young India Skills University, 1,190 people completed training. Of them, 838 secured jobs in prominent organisations.
The State upgraded 65 government ITIs and 57 polytechnic colleges into Advanced Technology Centres.
The government also announced the Young India Physical Education and Sports University and development plans for the Gachibowli Sports District.
Healthcare expands during 1000 days governance
The government increased Rajiv Aarogyasri coverage from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh.
It launched construction of a 2,000-bed Osmania Hospital at Goshamahal at a cost of ₹2,700 crore. Three TIMS super-speciality hospitals also came up in Sanathnagar, Alwal and LB Nagar.
The State established nine new government medical colleges. Construction work on another 17 colleges continued.
NIMS reached the milestone of 2,000 kidney transplant surgeries.
Between December 7, 2023, and August 12, 2026, the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund provided ₹2,526.12 crore to 5,18,186 people.
Medical reimbursement accounted for ₹1,635.34 crore for 4,78,789 poor patients. The government also issued Letters of Credit worth ₹798.41 crore for 39,712 people.
The government intensified inspections and sample testing to tackle food adulteration. It also established TG Safe to address food adulteration and drug-related threats.
Dedicated legal, laboratory and enforcement wings support the system. Officials also stepped up raids and legal action against violations.
The government launched a special anti-drug campaign through the Eagle system. It also introduced specialised policing for cybercrime and the safety of women and children.
Schools, colleges and universities must maintain anti-drug and safety committees. They must also appoint campus coordinators and spotters to report suspicious behavioural changes.
The government can suspend recognition of institutions that neglect student safety.
Traffic safety and public services improve
The government announced a new TG Traffic Management and Road Safety Bureau. The proposed system will address urban traffic pressures and reduce accidents on highways and the Outer Ring Road.
The bureau will focus on urban traffic management, highway patrolling and accident prevention. The government plans to provide modern facilities and adequate funds.
Praja Vani grievance redressal has also expanded to the mandal level. Every Monday, mandal-level officials will gather at MPDO offices to address public petitions.
The government plans to launch an online Praja Vani portal. Citizens will be able to submit petitions from anywhere in Telangana.
A dedicated dashboard will track grievance resolution. The Chief Minister and his office will monitor progress continuously.
Under the 99-day Praja Palana–Pragathi programme, officials conducted 12,758 Gram Sabhas and 3,175 Ward Sabhas.
Digital governance supports administration
The government introduced the Bhu-Bharati Act, Bhu-Dhar and AI-based Bhu-Mitra services. It also issued 3.76 lakh new pattadar passbooks.
Fiscal discipline helped the government pay salaries to government, contract and outsourcing employees on the first day of every month.
The government cleared ₹600 crore in long-pending dues to retired employees within 100 days. It also implemented the Employee Health Scheme for employees and pensioners.
All 36 Secretariat departments now use the e-Office system. The government also established what it described as the country’s first fully digital cabinet.
More than 581 government services are available through WhatsApp.
The government also established special enforcement wings within the Vigilance and Civil Supplies departments to curb revenue leakages.
Officials took measures to identify revenue losses and tax evasion in Civil Supplies, Mines and Minerals and GST.
Infrastructure and investment gather pace
Work continued on the approximately 360-km Regional Ring Road around Hyderabad. The government finalised plans for 6,092 km of HAM roads across the State.
The Hyderabad Metro Phase-II expansion covers 122.9 km across seven corridors.
The State also pursued development of Mamnoor Airport and the Adilabad airstrip. The Musi rejuvenation project covers 55 km and includes 39 new STPs.
The government also planned to divert 2.5 TMC of fresh water from the Godavari to the Musi.
Telangana secured a top position in key sectors under the Business Reforms Action Plan, according to the government.
TG-iPASS facilitated investments worth ₹1.29 lakh crore. The Telangana Rising Global Summit–2025 generated investment agreements worth ₹5.75 lakh crore.
Investments worth ₹92,281 crore came into TSIIC lands. The projects could create more than 78,000 jobs.
The Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy targets ₹73,360 crore in investments and 3.5 lakh job opportunities.
IT growth accelerates under 1000 days governance
Telangana’s IT exports are projected at ₹3.97 lakh crore for 2025-26. Direct IT employment is projected at 12.14 lakh jobs.
Hyderabad has more than 355 Global Capability Centres. In 2026 alone, 40 new centres selected Hyderabad.
Telangana has also emerged as a fast-growing destination for data centres, cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
Amazon committed an additional $7 billion investment in Telangana. The State also established TG-DEX as a state-level AI data exchange.
The government linked technology expansion with its broader investment strategy. It also identified IT, artificial intelligence and global capability centres as key areas for future growth.
Tourism and Telangana Rising 2047 set future goals
The State introduced its first comprehensive tourism policy in 2025. During the first year, it secured investments worth ₹23,174 crore against a five-year target of ₹15,000 crore.
Telangana ranked first nationally for establishing Yuva Tourism Clubs. The government also recognised “Jaya Jayahe Telangana” as the State song.
It unveiled Telangana Thalli statues and constituted a special committee to identify and recognise Telangana movement activists.
After completing 1000 days governance, the government set Telangana Rising 2047 as its long-term development vision.
It aims to build a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047. The development strategy covers Hyderabad and rural Telangana through CURE, PURE and RARE corridors.
The government also plans Bharat Future City as the country’s first net-zero smart city.
Other long-term priorities include an AI City, data centres, the Regional Ring Road, Metro Phase-II and the Musi rejuvenation project.
The Young India Skills University and Sports University also form part of the State’s long-term development plans.
1,000 Days of People’s Governance
From Welfare to a Pioneering World-Class Telangana
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