Telangana’s per capita income higher than national average: CM Revanth

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of Telangana declared on August 15, 2026, that the state's per capita income had surged to ₹4,18,931 in 2025-26, marking a notable 91% increase over the national average, as per the latest Reserve Bank of India data. Addressing the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Hyderabad's historic Golconda Fort, Mr. Reddy outlined the government's ambitious goals for the future.

He underscored the vision to elevate Telangana into a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047, all while targeting a 10% share in the national GDP. The chief minister unveiled plans to launch 'Bharat Future City,' the nation's inaugural net-zero smart city, positioned as a global hub for artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing, research, innovation, and emerging technologies.

He emphasized the government's commitment to investing nearly ₹1.70 lakh crore in agriculture and farmer welfare over the past 32 months, asserting that prosperity for farmers was pivotal to the state's growth. Regarding water-sharing with Andhra Pradesh, Reddy affirmed Telangana's insistence on securing its rightful share from the Krishna and Godavari rivers, with a focus on completing pending irrigation projects like Thummadihatti and the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme.

The chief minister detailed how the TG-iPASS initiative had attracted investments of ₹1.29 lakh crore, potentially generating over 78,000 jobs. Additionally, the state signed Memorandums of Understanding valued at ₹5.75 lakh crore during the Telangana Rising Global Summit-2025. The Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy-2026 was introduced to cement Telangana's position among global life sciences leaders, alongside efforts to attract investments in semiconductors, electronics, and advanced manufacturing.

The event was attended by public representatives, including Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju and DGP C.V. Anand.