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MunneruβPalair Link Project β Telangana Irrigation & Water Supply Scheme | TGPSC Notes
Why in News?
The Telangana government has initiated the MunneruβPalair Link Project to stabilise the Nagarjuna Sagar Project (NSP) ayacut. The project aims to utilize surplus water and reduce flood risks in the region.
MunneruβPalair Link Project:
MunneruβPalair 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.
BC Reservation in Telangana ULBs β 34% Quota Proposal Explained |TGPSC Notes
Why in News?
The Dedicated Backward Classes (BC) Commission in Telangana has submitted its report recommending 34% reservation for BCs in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
Key Highlights:
- Recommendation: 34% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs)
- Applicable To: Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities & Corporations)
- Total Reservation Limit: 50% (as per legal framework)
Busani Venkateshwara Rao Commission:
Busani Venkateshwara Rao is theΒ ChairmanΒ of theΒ Dedicated Commission for Backward Classes (BCs)Β in Telangana. The commission was established as a “One-Man Commission” following directives from the High Court and Supreme Court to conduct a “triple test” for reservations in local bodies.
Mandate: The commission is tasked with enumerating the BC population and submitting a comprehensive report to the state government to provide a legal basis for increasing reservations (targeted at 42%).
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Medaram Maha Jatara 2026 β Sammakka Saralamma Festival & Key Facts for TGPSC
Why in News?
The Telangana Chief Minister inaugurated the renovated shrine at Medaram ahead of the SammakkaβSaralamma Jatara. The State government reconstructed sacred platforms (gaddelu).
Medaram Maha Jatara:
Medaram Maha JataraΒ (also known as theΒ Sammakka Saralamma Jatara) isΒ 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 inΒ 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 calledΒ BangaramΒ or gold) equal to their body weight to the deities.
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Telangana Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026β30 β Targets, Features & TGPSC Notes
Why in News?
The Telangana government has unveiled the Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026β30. 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 2026β30, 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 (βΉ2 lakh crore)
- Employment Target: 5 lakh high-quality jobs
- Focus Shift: From supply hub β global originator of advanced therapies
Innovation Support:
- Β Launch of the Life Sciences Innovation Fund, with an initial corpus of βΉ100 crore.
- Scalable up to βΉ1,000 crore
Infrastructure Development:
- Green Pharma City establishment
- 10 Pharma Villages (1,000β3,000 acres each) along ORR
- Expansion of Genome Valley
- Creation of Bio-innovation & Bio-manufacturing clusters
- Collaboration with Union Government
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Telangana Solar Model Village Programme β Rural Solarization Initiative | TGPSC Notes
Why in News?
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.Β
- Launch Location: Ravinuthala village, Khammam district.
- Pilot Phase: 81 villages across Telangana.
- Funding: 100% funded by State Government
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GHMC Expansion 2026 β Merger of ULBs, New Wards & Administrative Changes | TGPSC Notes
Why in News?
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 β 2,053 sq km
Population Coverage:
- Over 1.34 crore people
Administrative Restructuring:
- Zones: 6 β 12
- Circles: 30 β 60
Ward Delimitation:
- Wards: 150 β 300
- Each ward represents ~50,000 people
Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University Bill 2026 β Telangana | TGPSC Notes
Why in News?
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.
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 βEarth 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.
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Telangana Abolishes Two-Child Norm for Local Elections β TFR & Demographic Impact Explained for TGPSC exams
Why in News?
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.
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 (15β49 years).
Replacement Level Fertility: ~2.1 children per woman
- Ensures population stability without migration
AP Three-Zone Growth Model β North Coastal, Central & Rayalaseema Development Plan | APPSC Notes
Why in News?
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 strengthsβsuch as port-based industries, IT, and agro-processingβto create jobs and attract investment.
- North Coastal Zone (Visakhapatnam):Β Focusing on port-led industrialization, IT hubs, pharmaceuticals, and tourism.
- Central Coastal Zone (Amaravati):Β Targeting agro-based industries, food processing, logistics, and digital services.
- Rayalaseema Zone (Tirupati):Β Emphasizing renewable energy, mining, horticulture, and spiritual tourism.
- Structure:Β Each zone is led by a senior IAS officer as CEO, supported by zonal committees of ministers and legislators to ensure fast, decentralized decisions.