1. Future City: A Net-Zero Urban Marvel

The Telangana Cabinet greenlit the Future City Development Authority (FCDA) to build a sprawling 30,000-acre city between Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar highways.

Key highlights:

Scope: Encompasses 56 villages across 7 mandals, including 36 villages under HMDA.

Funding: ₹90 crore allocated for initial development.

HMDA Expansion: Jurisdiction extended by 2 km, covering 1,255 villages (104 mandals, 11 districts).

This eco-friendly “fourth city” aims to balance urban growth with sustainability, positioning Telangana as a pioneer in futuristic infrastructure.

2. Tourism Policy 2025-30: ₹15,000-Crore Investment Push

The state’s first post-bifurcation tourism policy targets:

27 Tourist Hubs: Full-scale development of sites like Warangal Fort, Ramappa Temple, and Hussain Sagar.

Global Spotlight: Preparations for Miss World 2025 (May 2024) to host delegates from 140+ countries.

Job Creation: Expected to boost hospitality, transport, and local handicraft sectors.

3. Mahila Shakti Mission: Empowering Women Economically

The Cabinet approved reforms to uplift women through:

Age Reforms: Minimum entry age reduced from 18 to 15, retirement age extended from 60 to 65.

Unified Networks: Merging rural (SERP) and urban (MEPMA) women’s groups under one umbrella.

Safety & Financial Inclusion: Enhanced access to credit, skill development, and entrepreneurship programs.

4. Strengthening Grassroots Governance

To address administrative gaps in villages:

Revival of Revenue Posts: Reinstating Village Revenue Officers (VROs) and Village Revenue Assistants (VRAs) in 10,954 villages.

Streamlined Administration: Ensuring efficient service delivery and resolving land-related disputes.

Telangana’s multi-pronged strategy—spanning urban innovation, tourism revival, women empowerment, and governance reforms—sets a bold roadmap for inclusive development. As the Future City takes shape and global events like Miss World 2025 shine a spotlight on the state, Telangana cements its reputation as a progressive, investor-friendly destination.

SOURCE: thehindu.com