No ‘Policy Paralysis’ in Telangana : Revanth Reddy

CM Revanth Reddy assures complete protection for Investments in the State

Special focus on the development of Education, Healthcare, and Industrial sectors

Targets a $1 Trillion Economy for Telangana by 2034 and $3 Trillion Economy by 2047

TG Government resolves to Increase Telangana’s Share in the National GDP to 10%

PHFI to Play a Key Role in the Healthcare Sector

CM to serve as Brand Ambassador to PHFI

CM Revanth Reddy lays foundation and unveils the campus master plan of PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences

Hyderabad: Honourable Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy assured that the State Government would provide full support to entrepreneurs who come forward to invest in Telangana. Emphasizing that there is no ‘policy paralysis’ or confusion regarding state policies, the Chief Minister stated that specific frameworks have been established to ensure the availability of land, water, necessary clearances, and infrastructure for investments.

Participating in laying the foundation and unveiled the campus master plan of PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences today , the CM highlighted that the government’s goal is to elevate the state to an international standard across the education, healthcare, industrial, and service sectors.

The institutions like the Indian School of Business (ISB) and NALSAR have played a pivotal role in gaining global recognition for Telangana and attracting significant investments to Hyderabad, CM Revanth Reddy said expressing hope that the organizations like the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) would contribute to establishing Hyderabad’s international standing in the healthcare sector.

Stating that the TIMS hospital in Sanathnagar has already been inaugurated, and that other TIMS hospitals will also be made operational soon, the Chief Minister said that a new Osmania Hospital is being constructed in Goshamahal and a total of Rs 12,000 crore is being spent on the development of hospitals. Domestic investors and the nations in the Middle East and Asia were looking toward Hyderabad for investment opportunities, the CM remarked that the visionary decisions made by past leaders laid the foundation for the development of present-day Hyderabad.

The CM recalled that the country’s literacy rate was only 12 percent, and the population encountered severe hardships due to food shortages in the initial times of Independent India. The then-Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, prioritized the sectors of education and irrigation, and laid the foundations for prestigious institutions like IIT Kharagpur. The construction of projects such as Srisailam and Bhakra Nangal increased water availability for agriculture, enabling the country to transition from a state of food scarcity to one with a surplus of food grains.

The Chief Minister also remembered that the technological shifts introduced by Rajiv Gandhi paved the way for the development of the information technology sector in the country. Many students who studied at the Hyderabad Public School are now excelling in high-ranking positions at prominent Fortune 500 companies globally. The CM stressed that quality education should be provided amid increasing competition.

Telangana Children Must Compete Globally: CM Revanth

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed his aspiration that even a student from a remote village in Telangana should rise to a level where they can compete with professionals working at the World Trade Center in New York. The economic reforms introduced by P.V. Narasimha Rao provided a new direction for the nation. Reiterating that his government continued to uphold the positive policies implemented by the previous administrations of Chandrababu Naidu, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, and KCR, the Chief Minister, said that his government remains committed to continuing policies that foster development even despite political differences.

The CM highlighted that world-renowned universities are establishing centers in Hyderabad, making international-standard education accessible locally. The Chief Minister mentioned the creation of the “Telangana Rising 2047” vision, aimed at transforming Telangana into a developed state by 2047. The Outer Ring Road (ORR) emerged as a great boon for Hyderabad, noting that approximately 13.4 million (1.34 crore) people reside within its periphery.

CM Revanth Reddy explained that industries located inside the ORR are being relocated while the area within is being developed into a hub for the service sector. Furthermore, the Chief Minister highlighted the importance of the construction of a Regional Ring Road (RRR) outside the ORR, for which tenders have already been invited for a 160-kilometer stretch. The goal is to develop the manufacturing sector across an area of approximately 10,000 square kilometers surrounding the Regional Ring Road. The government was inviting major global corporations to Telangana and providing all the necessary facilities for their investments.

Stating that the ‘Telangana Global Summit’ will be held on December 7, 8, and 9, the Chief Minister noted that approximately 65 percent of the state’s revenue is generated from the areas surrounding Hyderabad and the Rangareddy district has the highest per capita income in the country. The goal is to transform Telangana into a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2034 and a three-trillion-dollar economy by 2047. Efforts were also underway to increase Telangana’s share of the national GDP to 10 percent.

The CM assured entrepreneurs that the state offers a favorable investment climate, encouraging them to invest with full confidence. The components for Rafale fighter jets are being manufactured within the GMR industrial zone in Hyderabad. The Chief Minister said that the foundation for the state’s pharmaceutical sector was laid in the 1960s with the establishment of IDPL, initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Hyderabad has gained global recognition in the pharmaceutical sector by prioritizing research and development, notably, 40 percent of the country’s bulk drug production takes place in the city.

The world-renowned pharmaceutical company, Eli Lilly, has come forward to invest one billion dollars in Hyderabad, the CM said that many international organizations were establishing Global Capability Centers in Hyderabad. The government was continuing the industrial policies introduced by previous administrations and remains committed to providing full support to investors.

CM Revanth Reddy emphasized that the government accorded the highest priority to the healthcare sector, noting that approximately Rs. 2,500 crore is spent annually through the ‘Aarogyasri’ scheme and the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The Chief Minister mentioned that cancer has been designated as a ‘notified disease,’ and data on patients across the state has been collected. Describing Telangana as a “data-rich state,” the CM explained that analyzing the information gathered through Aarogyasri can reveal the specific health challenges prevalent in different regions.

Expressing concern over the severe impact that fluoride issues and the pollution of the Musi River are having on the health of the people in Nalgonda district, the CM noted that it is also adversely affecting the health of unborn children. The Chief Minister stressed the urgent need to revive the Musi River, asserting that such purification is essential to safeguarding the health of the people of Nalgonda.

The Chief Minister set a target to complete the PHFI (Public Health Foundation of India) project by June 2, 2028, and assured that the government would provide comprehensive support for its establishment. The CM hoped that the PHFI would bring greater international recognition to Hyderabad. CM Revanth Reddy also announced that, in addition to providing the necessary support for the institution’s development, he would personally serve as its brand ambassador.