Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Telangana's Economic and Eco-Tourism Vision
Telangana's leaders have big plans for the state's future.
They want to make Telangana a leader in new technologies and innovation by 2047.
The state has a lot of forests and tigers, and they are making new places for people to visit and enjoy nature.
They are also taking care of many temples and helping the people who work there.
The goal is to make Telangana a great place for nature, culture, and new ideas while also helping the environment and growing the economy.
Additionally, the agriculture sector is being highlighted as a key growth engine, with plans to expand palm oil cultivation and increase the sector's economic contribution significantly.
Telangana has 19% forest area and 22% total green cover, with 13 eco-tourism circuits being developed.
The state launched a new eco-tourism brand, 'Deccan Woods & Trails', and is enhancing visitor facilities in Amrabad Tiger Reserve.
Telangana oversees 12,000 temples, with initiatives to support temple tourism and preserve spiritual heritage.
The state aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2047 through eco-friendly initiatives.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced a goal to transform Telangana's economy into a $3 trillion powerhouse by 2047, focusing on innovation and productivity.
Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao stated that the agriculture sector will become a growth engine in Telangana’s economic progress.
The government has spent Rs one lakh crore on farmer welfare in two years and is targeting the expansion of palm oil cultivation to 10 lakh acres.
The agriculture sector's economic contribution is currently $34.6 billion, with a target to reach $400 billion by 2047.
- Who
- Konda Surekha, Telangana's Minister, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao, CM Revanth Reddy
- What
- Announcement of new eco-tourism framework, temple development initiatives, ambitious economic targets, and agriculture sector growth plans
- When
- Tuesday, during the Telangana Rising Global Summit
- Where
- Bharath Future City, Telangana
- Why
- To promote sustainable growth, eco-tourism, cultural heritage, economic transformation, and agriculture sector development
- Forest Area
- 19%
- Total Green Cover
- 22%
- Eco-Tourism Circuits
- 13
- New Eco-Tourism Brand
- Deccan Woods & Trails
- Tigers in Amrabad Reserve
- 36
- Temples Overseen by Endowments Department
- 12,000
- Income-Generating Temples
- 695
- Temples on Land Revenues
- 3,500
- Temples Lacking Resources
- 6,400
- Net-Zero Emissions Goal
- 2047
- Current Economic Value
- $185 billion
- Target Economic Value by 2047
- $3 trillion
- Required Growth Rate
- 16 times current economy
- Agriculture Sector Economic Contribution
- $34.6 billion
- Target Agriculture Sector Economic Contribution by 2047
- $400 billion
- Funds Spent on Farmer Welfare
- Rs one lakh crore in two years
- Current Palm Oil Cultivation
- 3 lakh acres
- Target Palm Oil Cultivation
- 10 lakh acres
Sources
Telangana Strengthens Environmental, Cultural Development: Konda Surekha
Telangana aims to develop temple tourism through four major circuits: Minister
Telangana Rising Global Summit: State aims to become innovation Capital by 2047, says Bhatti Vikaramarka
13 Lakh Jobs through Bharat Future City: Sridhar Babu
PPPs will be engines for achieving growth targets in Telangana: Deputy CM Bhatti
Musi Project Will Make Hyderabad a Vibrant City: Telangana Govt
13 Projects, Rs 686 Crore For Telangana Tourism: Union Minister
