Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Strong Law and Order Key to Telangana's Growth: Revanth Reddy
The leader of Telangana, a state in India, gave a speech on Independence Day.
He said the state needs good law and order so that businesses feel safe to come and invest there.
He talked about a new system that helps stop drugs and bad food from hurting people.
He also said the government is building new roads, a metro, and an airport.
Many companies, like Amazon, are putting lots of money into Telangana to build new technology and jobs.
The state is also working on digital services so people can get government help through WhatsApp.
They are building a new smart city that does not add to carbon emissions.
The leader believes Telangana can become a very rich and powerful state in the future.
He wants the state to be a role model for the whole country.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said maintaining robust law and order is the first big requirement for the development of any state, speaking after hoisting the national flag at Golconda Fort on Independence Day.
The state has established 'TG-SAFE' to tackle drug trafficking and food adulteration under a single umbrella, with dedicated legal, laboratory, and enforcement wings.
Telangana secured investments worth ₹1.29 lakh crore through TG-iPASS (over 78,000 jobs) and signed MoUs worth ₹5.75 lakh crore at the Telangana Rising Global Summit-2025.
Amazon announced an additional investment of $7 billion in Telangana, and IT exports reached ₹3.97 lakh crore in 2025-26 with direct IT employment at 12.14 lakh.
The government aims to transform Telangana into a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2034 and a three-trillion-dollar economy by 2047.
Development plans include the Regional Ring Road spanning about 360 km, Metro Rail phase 2 expansion of 122.9 km across seven corridors, and a ₹1,000 crore plan for Godavari Pushkaralu.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the state government he leads.
- What
- Announced development plans and achievements covering law and order, infrastructure, digital governance, investments, and welfare in an Independence Day address.
- When
- Saturday, on the occasion of Independence Day celebrations, with programmes like PrajaVani set to launch on August 17.
- Where
- Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
- Why
- To position Telangana as a safe destination for investments, industries, and international events and to accelerate state development.
- Chief Minister
- A Revanth Reddy
- Occasion
- Independence Day flag hoisting at Golconda Fort, Hyderabad
- TG-iPASS investments
- ₹1.29 lakh crore, enabling over 78,000 job opportunities
- Telangana Rising Global Summit-2025 MoUs
- ₹5.75 lakh crore
- Amazon additional investment
- $7 billion
- IT exports (2025-26)
- ₹3.97 lakh crore; 12.14 lakh direct IT jobs
- Global Capability Centers in Hyderabad
- Over 355, with 40 new GCCs established in 2026
- Economic goals
- One-trillion-dollar economy by 2034; three trillion by 2047