Riding on the principles of inclusive and equitable economic growth, sustainable development and a people-centric approach, the ambitious Telangana Rising 2047 vision document — set to be unveiled at the Global Summit on December 8 and 9 — will position the State as a rapidly rising frontrunner in governance, innovation and inclusive development.
The comprehensive document outlines seven key pillars that chart the State’s path to becoming a $3 trillion economy by 2047. At its core, the vision puts people first, guided by the belief in creating a “rich and equitable Telangana for all”.
Official sources said the success of Telangana Rising 2047 would be powered by three foundational enablers that cut across all pillars of development: tech and innovation, efficient financing, and good governance. These enablers would drive scale, ensure seamless service delivery and sustain a high-performing, inclusive development eco-system.
A top official told The Hindu that the vision has eight chapters and three key enablers. According to him, Telangana envisions scaling its economy to a $3 trillion economy by 2047, contributing 10% of India’s projected GDP.
“This growth will be powered by sector-specific targets focused on nurturing innovation as the key driver to reach the target, through the model of Total Factor Productivity. It will focus on deeptech, AI, Quantum, cybersecurity, gene tech, aerospace and defence, startup ecosystems, strengthening MSME’s, boosting tourism, media and entertainment and enhancing global competitiveness and expanding exports,” he said.
Elaborating on the strategic area-based economic planning, sources said the vision document proposes a spatially layered development model rooted in functional specialisation, sustainability and equitable regional growth. The long-term strategy is built on a three-tier spatial framework comprising the urban core, peri-urban zones and rural Telangana.
The urban core, led by Hyderabad and major urban nodes, is envisioned as a global hub for technology, innovation and high-end manufacturing, powered by industry, Global Capability Centres and R&D. It will serve as the central node for the State’s knowledge economy, entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem.
The peri-urban zones are expected to drive economic integration through medium-scale manufacturing, orange and yellow industries (medium-pollution sectors such as textiles and food processing), MSMEs and logistics hubs with dedicated areas for environmentally managed industries and skilling centres, along with cluster-based manufacturing ecosystems. Eco-industrial parks will be equipped with green infrastructure and waste-management systems.
The third tier, Rural Telangana, is positioned as a centre for sustainable livelihoods, with a focus on agri-tech, livestock, forest and forest-based economies, and cultural industries such as handicrafts and tourism. Together, these zones are expected to create a cohesive, inclusive development model rooted in sustainability, economic resilience and reduced regional imbalance.
Another major focus area is empowering key stakeholder groups through targeted, future-ready interventions for youth, women and farmers. The government, particularly Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, hopes to enable women to become millionaires by designing supportive policies and tailored interventions.
To harness Telangana’s demographic dividend, the vision prioritises equipping youth with strong foundational education and future-ready skills. This includes integrating skill development into the education system to prepare the youth for emerging sectors, advanced manufacturing and new technologies. For farmers, the plan focuses on crop diversification, agri-tech adoption and value addition to double incomes. Improved access to markets, logistics, farmer-producer organisations, irrigation and real-time advisories is expected to create a resilient, tech-driven and profitable agricultural ecosystem.
At its core, the vision places human development first, with health as a central pillar. The State aims to strengthen its healthcare ecosystem by expanding primary and preventive care, investing in digital health infrastructure, building biobanks and enhancing the capacity of health workers. The document also outlines investments in renewable energy, green infrastructure, circular economy practices and nature-based solutions.
Published – November 23, 2025 07:19 pm IST
