Telangana
Telangana Government Requests Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project Details
The Telangana government has formally requested information regarding the Polavaram (Godavari)-Banakacherla (Krishna) link project. This request was directed to the Chairman of the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB). The urgency stems from reports that surfaced in leading newspapers, prompting the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: States Current Affairs
Telangana Government Engages IIT to Study Polavaram Irrigation Project
The Telangana government has initiated a collaboration with experts from the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) to assess the effects of the Polavaram irrigation project on the Godavari River. This decision follows concerns regarding the project’s impact on local ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Telangana Government Scraps Controversial Land Law
The Congress government in Telangana has recently announced the scrapping of the Telangana Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 2020, and introduced the Dharani online land records system. However, it faced extensive criticism for inaccuracies, missing passbooks, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Telangana to Establish Joint Consultative Committee with CII
The Telangana government is actively exploring new industrial policies and a joint consultative committee with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is on the horizon. This committee aims to address industrial challenges in the state. Industries and IT Minister D. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Telangana’s AI Advisory Council for Lifesciences
The Telangana government is set to establish an AI advisory council for the life sciences sector, which is part of a broader strategy announced during the Telangana Global AI Summit in September 2024. The council aims to enhance the integration ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Telangana Announces 100% Tax Exemption for EVs
The Telangana government has initiated a policy for electric vehicles (EVs), which aims to encourage eco-friendly transportation. It seeks to reduce air pollution, particularly in urban areas like Hyderabad. The exemption from road tax and registration fees will continue until ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Telangana Appoints Commission for Scheduled Castes Sub-Classification
The Telangana state government has launched a new effort to study the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) for reservation benefits. This is being done to ensure that the different groups within SCs get a fair share of the benefits offered ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Telangana Launches First NITI Aayog Women Entrepreneurship Chapter
Telangana has made history as the first state in India to start a chapter of NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP). This initiative is focused on helping women entrepreneurs by offering them important tools, resources, and connections to grow their ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs