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Medaram Maha Jatara 2026 – Sammakka Saralamma Festival & Key Facts for TGPSC

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The Telangana Chief Minister inaugurated the renovated shrine at Medaram ahead of the Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara. The State government reconstructed sacred platforms (gaddelu).

Medaram Maha Jatara:

Medaram Maha Jatara (also known as the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara) is Asia’s largest tribal religious congregation, held biennially in the state of Telangana, India. It commemorates the brave fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma, against the unjust tax laws of the Kakatiya rulers in the 13th century

Location: Celebrated in Medaram Village, Tadvai Mandal, Mulugu District, within the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary.
Largest Tribal Festival: One of the largest tribal congregations in the world. Second-largest fair after Kumbh Mela.
Held once every 2 years (biennial).
Celebrated mainly by the Koya Tribe
Main ritual: Offering Bangaram: Devotees offer jaggery (locally called Bangaram or gold) equal to their body weight to the deities.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/telangana-guv-leaders-offer-prayers-at-medaram-maha-jatara-101769771028233.html

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Telangana Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026–30 – Targets, Features & TGPSC Notes

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The Telangana government has unveiled the Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026–30. The policy aims to position Telangana as a global hub for life sciences and advanced therapies by 2030.

Key Highlights of the policy:

The Telangana Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026–30, aims to position the state as a top-five global life sciences cluster by 2030.

The policy targets USD 25 billion in investments, creates 500,000 high-quality jobs, and focuses on transforming the ecosystem toward innovation-driven, advanced therapies, such as cell and gene therapies, precision fermentation, and peptides

Vision: Become a leading global life sciences hub by 2030.
Global Target: Top 5 life sciences clusters worldwide.
Investment Goal: $25 billion (₹2 lakh crore)
Employment Target: 5 lakh high-quality jobs
Focus Shift: From supply hub → global originator of advanced therapies

Innovation Support:

Launch of the Life Sciences Innovation Fund, with an initial corpus of ₹100 crore.
Scalable up to ₹1,000 crore

Infrastructure Development:

Green Pharma City establishment
10 Pharma Villages (1,000–3,000 acres each) along ORR
Expansion of Genome Valley
Creation of Bio-innovation & Bio-manufacturing clusters
Collaboration with Union Government

https://www.newsonair.gov.in/telangana-government-unveils-next-gen-life-sciences-policy-at-davos/

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Telangana Solar Model Village Programme – Rural Solarization Initiative | TGPSC Notes

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The Telangana Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated the Solar Model Village Programme in Ravinuthala village (Khammam district). The initiative aims to convert rural households and farms into solar power producers.

Telangana Solar Model Village Programme:

The Telangana Solar Model Village Programme, launched by Deputy CM. It aims to solarize rural areas by promoting rooftop solar and solar-powered agriculture, starting with a pilot in 81 villages.

This initiative aligns with the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and PM-KUSUM Component-C to reduce dependence on conventional energy.

Launch Location: Ravinuthala village, Khammam district.
Pilot Phase: 81 villages across Telangana.
Funding: 100% funded by State Government

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/deputy-cm-inaugurates-solar-model-village-programme-in-ravinuthala-village-in-khammam-district-terms-it-as-a-unique-initiative/article70526113.ece

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GHMC Expansion 2026 – Merger of ULBs, New Wards & Administrative Changes | TGPSC Notes

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Telangana government has implemented major reforms in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). The expansion includes merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and restructuring of administrative units.

Key Highlights:

ULB Merger: 27 Urban Local Bodies merged into GHMC

7 Municipal Corporations (e.g., Nizampet, Boduppal, Badangpet)
20 Municipalities (e.g., Shamshabad, Manikonda, Tellapur)

Territorial Expansion:

From ~650 sq km → 2,053 sq km

Population Coverage:

Over 1.34 crore people

Administrative Restructuring:

Zones: 6 → 12
Circles: 30 → 60

Ward Delimitation:

Wards: 150 → 300
Each ward represents ~50,000 people

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/six-zones-with-30-circles-in-reorganised-ghmc/article70618646.ece

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Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University Bill 2026 – Telangana | TGPSC Notes

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Telangana Legislature passed the Telangana Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bill establishes and renames an Earth Sciences university after Dr. Manmohan Singh, granting it statutory status.

dr. manmohan singh earth sciences university

Key Highlights of the bill:

Bill Name: Telangana Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026 .
University Name: Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University. The university was earlier proposed as “Earth Sciences University of Telangana.
Location: Kothagudem, Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
Status: Statutory public university.
The institution focuses on earth sciences and applied research, which are crucial for resource management and environmental sustainability.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/telangana-govt-to-allocate-rs-500-cr-for-earth-sciences-university/articleshow/126359120.cms

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Telangana Abolishes Two-Child Norm for Local Elections – TFR & Demographic Impact Explained for TGPSC exams

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Telangana Legislative Assembly passed the Telangana Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bill removes the two-child norm, allowing individuals with more than two children to contest local body elections.

telangana abolishes two child norm for local elections

Key Highlights:

Bill Name: Telangana Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Change: Abolishes two-child disqualification norm
Applies to: Local body elections (Panchayats)
Reason: Declining fertility rate in the State
Current TFR: 1.7 (below replacement level)

What is Total Fertility rate?

TFR (Total Fertility Rate) is the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her reproductive years (15–49 years).

Replacement Level Fertility: ~2.1 children per woman

Ensures population stability without migration

https://www.newsonair.gov.in/telangana-assembly-passes-bill-abolishing-two-child-norm-for-local-body-elections/

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AP Three-Zone Growth Model – North Coastal, Central & Rayalaseema Development Plan | APPSC Notes

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Andhra Pradesh government has approved a Three-Zone Growth Model to accelerate industrialization and reduce regional disparities. The initiative divides the State into three economic development zones with sector-specific focus.

AP Three-Zone Growth Model

Andhra Pradesh government has approved a Three-Zone Growth Model to accelerate industrialization and ensure balanced regional development, dividing the state into North Coastal, Central Coastal, and Rayalaseema zones.

This strategy aims to foster 15% GSDP growth, with specialized, CEO-led zones focusing on unique strengths—such as port-based industries, IT, and agro-processing—to create jobs and attract investment.

North Coastal Zone (Visakhapatnam): Focusing on port-led industrialization, IT hubs, pharmaceuticals, and tourism.
Central Coastal Zone (Amaravati): Targeting agro-based industries, food processing, logistics, and digital services.
Rayalaseema Zone (Tirupati): Emphasizing renewable energy, mining, horticulture, and spiritual tourism.
Structure: Each zone is led by a senior IAS officer as CEO, supported by zonal committees of ministers and legislators to ensure fast, decentralized decisions.

https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/andhra-pradesh-launches-three-zone-growth-model-to-fast-track-industrial-and-regional-development

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AP Cluster Development Programme (₹200 Crore) – Boost to MSMEs in Andhra Pradesh | APPSC Notes

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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved a ₹200-crore Cluster Development Programme (AP-CDP). The scheme aims to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through infrastructure and technology support.

Andhra Pradesh-Cluster Development Programme

Andhra Pradesh Cluster Development Programme (AP-CDP) is a ₹200-crore state-funded initiative approved by the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet in to strengthen Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The program aims to establish 45 Common Facility Centres (CFCs) over five years to provide shared infrastructure and modern technology to small units.

Common Facility Centres (CFCs): 45 centres will be set up across the state to provide shared services like modern machinery, R&D support, packaging units, and quality testing labs.
Financial Assistance: The state government will provide between ₹5 crore and ₹10 crore per project.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/200-crore-cluster-development-programme-aims-to-boost-msmes-in-andhra-pradesh/article70491076.ece

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Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport – Andhra Pradesh’s 8th Airport Project | APPSC Notes

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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved the Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport project in Nellore district. It will become the 8th airport in the State, enhancing regional connectivity and logistics infrastructure.

Key Highlights:

A greenfield airport is built from scratch on undeveloped land.

Location: Dagadarthi, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.
Type: Greenfield Airport (newly constructed airport).
Phase-1 Capacity: 1.40 million passengers per annum (MPPA)
Objective: Strengthen connectivity and support industrial growth

Airports in Andhra Pradesh:

International Airports:

Visakhapatnam
Tirupati
Vijayawada (Gannavaram)

Domestic Airports:

Rajahmundry
Kadapa
Kurnool

Upcoming:

Bhogapuram International Airport (near Visakhapatnam)

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/dagadarthi-airport-project-in-nellore-gets-cabinet-nod/articleshow/126379633.cms

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Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar Link Project (PNLP) – Godavari Water Diversion Scheme Explained

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Andhra Pradesh government has proposed the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar Link Project (PNLP) to utilize surplus Godavari water.

Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar Link Project (PNLP):

Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar Link Project (PNLP) is a major irrigation and water-linking initiative proposed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. It is designed to divert surplus Godavari floodwaters to the drought-prone Rayalaseema region

Purpose: To harness approximately 200 TMCFT (Thousand Million Cubic Feet) of Godavari floodwater that would otherwise flow into the sea, providing irrigation and drinking water to water-scarce districts.

Infrastructure: The project involves taking water from the Polavaram Dam and linking it to the Nallamala Sagar (part of the Veligonda project) in the Prakasam district.

Pumping water from Polavaram Project
Transfer to Prakasam Barrage
Link canal to Nagarjuna Sagar Right Canal
Balancing reservoir at Bollapalli
Final storage at Nallamala Sagar reservoir (Veligonda Project)

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2025/Nov/28/andhra-pradesh-invites-fresh-bids-to-divert-godavari-waters

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