On 9 December 2025, the Government of Telangana officially launched the “Vision Document: Telangana Rising 2047” at the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 held in Bharat Future City, Hyderabad. The policy blueprint was unveiled by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, in the presence of national and international dignitaries and experts, marked a pivotal moment in the state’s long-term strategic planning. The document charts an ambitious roadmap for Telangana to become a $3 trillion economy by 2047, doubling its contribution to India’s GDP from around 5% to an aspirational 10%. (Telangana Today. (2025))
Historical Context: What Came Before Vision 2047
Since its creation in 2014, Telangana has pursued a series of long-term sectoral policies and schemes that laid the foundations for sustained development. These include water security and rural revival programs, such as Mission Bhagiratha (universal piped water) and Mission Kakatiya (restoration of tanks and lakes), both of which are critical for agricultural resilience and basic service delivery.
Previous governance frameworks were more sector-specific and focused on short to medium-term objectives, prioritizing immediate service delivery rather than an integrated, multi-decadal economic transformation plan tied to India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 agenda. Telangana Rising 2047 marks a first comprehensive, citizen-informed long-term vision for all major sectors across economic, social, and environmental domains. (Mission Bhagiratha Reports, Mission Kakatiya Programme Notes, Telangana Government Records)
What Is Telangana Rising 2047?
The Vision Document is a strategic, long-term development blueprint designed to guide the state’s socio-economic trajectory through five key pillars: human capital, productivity and innovation, infrastructure, inclusive growth, and environmental sustainability. A core aim is structural transformation toward higher value sectors and enhanced equitable outcomes for all residents of the state. (Telangana Rising 2047)
Key Economic Targets
- $1 trillion economy by 2034
- $3 trillion economy by 2047, aligned with India’s 100th year of independence ambitions.
The plan divides Telangana into three economic growth regions:
- CURE (Core Urban Region Economy) – Services-led growth within Hyderabad and surroundings.
- PURE (Peri-Urban Region Economy) – Manufacturing and industrial expansion in peri-urban belts.
- RARE (Rural Agriculture Region Economy) – Transformation of agriculture and allied rural industries.
Strategic Priorities and Innovations
1. Economic Modernization and Diversification
The Vision emphasizes technology, innovation, and advanced manufacturing, aiming to elevate Hyderabad into a global life sciences and knowledge hub with strong IT, AI, and biotech sectors. Over 2,000 pharma firms already exist in Hyderabad, and there is a strategic push to expand into frontier industries. (The Times of India)
2. Infrastructure & Connectivity
Plans include major transport corridors such as:
- Regional Ring Road (RRR)
- High-speed mobility corridors
- New airports in Warangal, Nizamabad, Adilabad, and Kothagudem
- Integrated multi-modal logistics networks. These are intended to improve mobility, trade access, and regional economic linkages.
3. Environment and Water Security
A major innovation is the circular water grid for Hyderabad (158 km pipeline network, advanced wastewater treatment, reuse systems, sludge-to-energy facilities) alongside protection/redevelopment of over 2,000 lakes. Detailed masterplans are expected by 2027. (Indian Infrastructure)
The state also targets net-zero emissions by 2047, including 100% electric transport by 2030 and substantial renewable energy expansion. (The Times of India)
4. Human Capital and Social Inclusion
Empowering citizens, especially women, farmers, and youth, is central. The Vision embeds:
- citizen participation (survey inputs shaping policy),
- equity-focused education, skill building,
- inclusive healthcare and social protection programs.
By addressing digital access, governance inclusion, and livelihood opportunities, Telangana aims to become a national model of inclusive development by 2047. (The Times of India)
What’s New Compared to Previous Plans?
Unlike earlier policies that were sectoral and project-specific, Telangana Vision 2047 is:
- holistic – integrates economic, social, and environmental priorities under one umbrella plan,
- citizen-driven – incorporates inputs from nearly four lakh citizens on planning and priorities,
- globally oriented – invites the world to partner in investment and talent challenges.
How Vision 2047 Contributes to State Growth
Economic Impact
- Transforming Telangana into a major global economic hub
- Diversifying beyond traditional sectors to high-value technologies, bioeconomy, and services
Social Outcomes
- Expanded education and health services
- Inclusive growth reducing disparities across castes, genders, and geographies
Environmental Sustainability
- Circular resource models (water, energy) enhance resilience
- Climate goals support long-term livability and industrial competitiveness
Together, these strategic efforts are designed to ensure equitable opportunity, resilient infrastructure, and global competitiveness for Telangana over the next two decades.
As articulated in the Telangana Rising Vision 2047, the ambition to build a $3 trillion economy is not an end in itself, but a means to ensure dignity, opportunity, and prosperity for every citizen of the state. Grounded in one of the most extensive citizen consultation exercises in India, the Vision rests on three core pillars—economic growth, inclusive development, and sustainable development—perationalized through the CURE–PURE–RARE spatial framework. With a strong emphasis on human development, environmental stewardship, and participatory governance, Telangana Rising 2047 envisions a future where growth is balanced across regions and benefits reach every household, ensuring that the rise of Telangana is truly driven by its people (Telangana Rising Vision 2047 Document).
References
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- Deccan Chronicle. (2025). Citizen voices will drive Telangana’s roadmap to a $3 trillion economy.
- Indian Infrastructure. (2025). Telangana Vision Document 2047 outlines a water-focused roadmap.
- NDTV. (2025). China, Japan, our competitors, not Andhra: Revanth Reddy unveils Vision 2047.
- Telangana Today. (2025). Revanth Reddy unveils ‘Vision Document: Telangana Rising 2047’.
- Times of India. (2025). Telangana Vision Document 2047 envisions a model of inclusive development.
- Telangana Government Portal. (2025). Press releases on the Vision Document launch and summit.
- Telanganarising2047.org. (2025). Official Telangana Rising 2047 vision overview.
- Mission Bhagiratha. (2025). Safe drinking water project in Telangana.
- Mission Kakatiya. (2024). Restoration of tanks & lakes in Telangana.