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Telangana rolling out 6-Circuit Tourism Strategy 2026

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Telangana government has introduced a comprehensive tourism development strategy based on six thematic circuits. The initiative aims to boost tourism, attract investments, and enhance infrastructure, positioning Telangana as a major destination for both domestic and international travelers.

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Six Tourism Circuits Explained

Spiritual Circuit

Focus: Religious tourism and pilgrimage development
Major locations:

  • Yadagirigutta
  • Bhadrachalam
  • Basar
  • Vemulawada
  • Alampur–Somasila
  • Ramappa
  • Kaleshwaram
  • Medak

Heritage Circuit

Focus: Historical monuments and cultural legacy
Key areas:

  • Warangal
  • Nalgonda
  • Palakurthi
  • Karimnagar
  • Charminar cluster
  • Hyderabad–Rangareddy–Medchal region

Eco-Wellness & Tribal Circuit

Focus: Nature tourism and wellness tourism

Eco-Wellness Locations:

  • Siddipet
  • Nallamala region
  • Sriram Sagar
  • Jannaram

Tribal Tourism Locations:

  • Nagarjuna Sagar
  • Vikarabad
  • Mahabubnagar

Crafts Circuit

Focus: Traditional handloom and handicrafts
Key hubs:

  • Pochampally (famous for Ikat)
  • Narayanpet
  • Gadwal–Kothakota

Water Circuit

Focus: Waterfalls and scenic spots
Key locations:

  • Kuntala (Koratikal)
  • Pochera
  • Gayatri waterfalls

Buddhist Circuit

Focus: Ancient Buddhist heritage
Important sites:

  • Kondapur
  • Dhulikatta
  • Karukonda
  • Nelakondapalli
  • Buddhavanam
  • Phanigiri
  • Gajulabanda

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Telangana Caste Survey 2025: Complete Data

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The Telangana government has officially published the results of its 2024–25 caste survey, one of the most extensive socio-demographic studies in India.

  • The survey covered 1.12 crore families and 3.55 crore people, offering crucial insights into the state’s caste composition.
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Key Findings of the Survey

Population Coverage

  • Total Families Surveyed: 1.12 crore
  • Total Population Covered: 3.55 crore

Caste-wise Population Distribution

Backward Classes (BCs) – 56.33% (Largest Group)

  • Non-Muslim BCs: 46.25%
  • Muslim BCs: 10.08%
Scheduled Castes (SCs) – 17.43%
Scheduled Tribes (STs) – 10.45%
Other Castes (OCs) / General Category – 15.79%
  • Includes ~2.48% OC Muslims
No Caste Category
  • Around 12 lakh people (3.4%–4%) chose not to declare caste

Largest Individual Communities

  • Madiga (SC) – 10.3% (largest single community)
  • Mudiraj – 7.4%
  • Lambadis/Banjaras (ST) – 6.8%

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Telangana Gets 2 New Airports: Warangal & Adilabad-Explained for TGPSC exams

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The Government of India has approved the development of two new airports in Telanganaβ€”Warangal and Adilabad. This move aims to boost regional connectivity, economic growth, and aviation infrastructure in the state.

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Warangal (Mamnoor) Airport

  • Approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation
  • Located at Mamnoor near Warangal
  • Historically used as a training airfield Will be redeveloped into a major aviation hub for North Telangana

Adilabad Airport (Dual-Use Airport)

  • To be developed by the Ministry of Defence Designed as a dual-use airport:
  • Military training operations
  • Civilian air services

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Telangana’s Bharat Future City Project: NGT Refuses to Grant Stay:

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National Green Tribunal (NGT) has refused to halt Telangana’sBharat Future City project, proposed over nearly 30,000 acres

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The petitioner alleged: Mandatory approvals were not obtained before starting activities and bypassed procedures under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) framework

What is the Bharat Future City Project?

  • A large-scale urban development project proposed by the Telangana government
  • Spread across ~30,000 acres in 56 revenue villages covering 7 mandals
  • Located between Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar highways
  • Envisioned as a modern urban hub with infrastructure and economic activities

About NGT

  • Established under the NGT Act, 2010
  • A specialized environmental court for speedy justice

Key Features

  • Chairperson: Retired Supreme Court judge or Chief Justice of a High Court
  • Tenure: 5 years (no reappointment)
  • Nature of Proceedings:
    • Follows principles of natural justice
    • Not strictly bound by the Code of Civil Procedure
  • Time Limit:
    • Aims to dispose cases within 6 months
  • Jurisdiction:
    • Covers major environmental laws (Schedule I)
    • Excludes:
      • Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
      • Forest Rights Act, 2006
  • Appeal Mechanism:
    • Decisions can be appealed in the Supreme Court within 90 days

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Gauravelli Reservoir Project: Telangana Pushes for Early Completion

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The Government of Telangana has initiated steps to expedite the completion of the Gauravelli Reservoir Project.

gauravelli reservoir project.

Key Highlights:

Project Location:

  • Gudatipally village, Akkannapet Mandal, Siddipet district

Project Type:

  • Irrigation reservoir project

Storage Capacity:

  • Initially: 1.41 TMC ft
  • Revised: 8.23 TMC ft (significant enhancement)

Irrigation Coverage:

  • Benefits approx. 1.20–1.60 lakh acres

Beneficiary Districts:

  • Siddipet
  • Karimnagar
  • Hanamkonda
  • Jangaon

Current Status:

  • Awaiting environmental clearance
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Feb/24/efforts-on-to-complete-gouravelli-project-at-the-earliest-says-uttam-3: Gauravelli Reservoir Project: Telangana Pushes for Early Completion

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Indiramma Housing Scheme Expanded to Core Urban Region (CURE) in Telangana

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The Government of Telangana has launched construction of houses under the Indiramma Indlu Housing Scheme in the Core Urban Economy Region (CURE) covering Hyderabad, Rangareddy, and Medchal districts.

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Key Highlights:

Scheme Name:

  • Indiramma Indlu (Housing Scheme)

Target Beneficiaries:

  • Economically weaker sections
  • Homeless and landless families

Coverage Expansion:

  • Now extended to Core Urban Economy Region (CURE)
  • Includes:
    • Hyderabad
    • Rangareddy
    • Medchal

Financial Assistance:

  • β‚Ή5 lakh per eligible family for house construction

Land Support:

  • Around 250 sq. yards plot provided to landless beneficiaries

Targets:

  • Total: 22.5 lakh houses in 5 years
https://telugu.samayam.com/telangana/hyderabad/indiramma-houses-for-urban-poor-telangana-govt-to-begin-allotment-in-cure-region/articleshow/129624939.cms: Indiramma Housing Scheme Expanded to Core Urban Region (CURE) in Telangana

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Musi Riverfront Development Project (MRDP) – Land Acquisition Begins, Features & Objectives for TGPSC exams

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The Telangana government has initiated the land acquisition process for the Musi Riverfront Development Project (MRDP).

musi riverfront development project

Musi Riverfront Development Project:

  • A major urban development initiative in Hyderabad.
  • Focuses on rejuvenation of the 55 km Musi River corridor

Core Objectives:

  • Ecological Restoration: Cleaning the river by stopping sewage flow, removing silt, and establishing 100% sewage treatment capacity through a network of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs).
  • Water Management: Linking the Musi to the Godavari River to ensure perennial clean water flow and mitigate long-term drought risks.
  • Flood Mitigation: Redesigning the riverbed and floodplains to manage extreme weather events effectively.
  • Urban Infrastructure: Developing 29 new bridges, an elevated East-West corridor, and mixed-use transit nodes.
  • Cultural & Public Spaces: Creating parks, promenades, cycling tracks, and iconic landmarks like theΒ Gandhi SarovarΒ at Bapu Ghat.

Phase-1 details:

Phase I focuses on aΒ 21-km stretchΒ with an estimated cost ofΒ β‚Ή6,500–7,000 crore.

  • Stretch: Covers two primary sectionsβ€”9.5 km from Osmansagar to Bapu Ghat and 11.5 km from Himayatsagar to Bapu Ghat.
  • Key Feature: TheΒ Gandhi SarovarΒ project at Bapu Ghat, which will include the world’s tallest Mahatma Gandhi statue (150-ft) and extensive green zones.
https://thesouthfirst.com/opinion/they-came-to-clean-the-river-and-stayed-to-sell-the-bank-a-critical-assessment-of-the-musi-riverfront-project/: Musi Riverfront Development Project (MRDP) – Land Acquisition Begins, Features & Objectives for TGPSC exams

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PRASHAD Scheme in Telangana – 4 Tourism Projects Approved-TGPSC exams

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Union Ministry of Tourism announced progress under the PRASHAD Scheme in Telangana, with one project completed and three ongoing.

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Projects Approved under PRASHAD Scheme in Telangana:

  • Jogulamba Devi Temple-Alampur.
  • Ramappa (Rudreshwara) Temple-Mulugu district.
  • Bhadrachalam Temple-Bhadradri Kothagudem district
  • Renuka Yellamma Devasthanam

PRASAD scheme:

  • Full Form: Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive
  • Launched in: 2014–15
  • Ministry: Ministry of Tourism
  • Type: Central Sector Scheme
Objectives:
  • Integrated development of pilgrimage destinations
  • Improve tourism infrastructure
  • Promote religious tourism in a sustainable manner
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/development-of-one-telangana-tourism-project-under-prashad-scheme-completed-three-ongoing/article70599050.ece: PRASHAD Scheme in Telangana – 4 Tourism Projects Approved-TGPSC exams

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Telangana Opposes Almatti Dam Height Increase on Krishna River – Key Facts for TGPSC exams

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Telangana government has decided to oppose Karnataka’s proposal to increase the height of the Almatti Dam on the Krishna River, citing concerns over reduced downstream water availability.

almatti dam

Key Highlights:

  • Almatti Dam is located across the Krishna River in Karnataka.
  • It is officially called Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam.
  • Present Storage Capacity: 123.08 TMC at 519 metres height.
  • Proposed Increase: Height to be raised to 524.256 metres.
  • Expected Storage After Expansion: Around 300 TMC.
  • Telangana fears that increased storage will reduce water flow to downstream states like Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Background:

  • The Krishna River is one of the major inter-state rivers in India, flowing through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Water sharing is governed by Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT) awards.

Post-Bifurcation Water Sharing (2014):

  • Total allocation to undivided Andhra Pradesh: 811 TMC
    • Andhra Pradesh: 512 TMC
    • Telangana: 299 TMC
  • Any upstream project like Almatti impacts downstream states, leading to interstate disputes.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/telangana-to-move-sc-challenging-karnataka-government-s-plan-on-almatti-dam-height-101762372079396.html: Telangana Opposes Almatti Dam Height Increase on Krishna River – Key Facts for TGPSC exams

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Munneru–Palair Link Project – Telangana Irrigation & Water Supply Scheme | TGPSC Notes

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The Telangana government has initiated the Munneru–Palair Link Project to stabilise the Nagarjuna Sagar Project (NSP) ayacut. The project aims to utilize surplus water and reduce flood risks in the region.

munneru–palair link project

Munneru–Palair Link Project:

Munneru–Palair Link ProjectΒ isΒ a gravity-based irrigation and flood control initiative by the Telangana government. It involves constructing aΒ 9.6-kilometre-long link canalΒ to divert surplus floodwaters from the Munneru River to the Palair balancing reservoir

  • Project Type: Gravity-based irrigation & drinking water scheme
  • Location: Telangana (Khammam, Suryapet, Mahabubabad districts)
  • Water Utilisation: ~50 TMC annually.
  • Irrigation Stabilization:Β Stabilizes 1.38 lakh acres of ayacut under theΒ Nagarjuna Sagar ProjectΒ (NSP) downstream of Palair and 40,000 acres upstream across Khammam and Suryapet districts.
  • Flood Mitigation:Β Mitigates the recurring flash floods in Khammam district by productively channeling excess water that previously flowed unused into the sea.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/munneru-palair-link-to-stabilise-nsp-ayacut-save-people-from-flood-fury-uttam-kumar-reddy/article70519238.ece: Munneru–Palair Link Project – Telangana Irrigation & Water Supply Scheme | TGPSC Notes

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