Telangana is progressing to compete with developed nations: Bhatti

Addressing the gathering at the grand 19th American Telugu Association (ATA) National Convention held at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland, USA, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka called upon Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), who have crossed continents and achieved great success through hard work and perseverance, to contribute their knowledge and expertise towards the development of their home state and native villages.

He stated that Telangana is being developed to compete not just with other Indian states but with developed nations globally, and urged NRIs to come forward and invest in the state.

“We have established a single-window system for you. All approvals will be granted swiftly, and the state government will extend full support. We will stand by you in every industrial and social initiative. The Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has sent me here specifically to invite you,” he assured.

Bhatti Vikramarka said that under the leadership of Revanth Reddy, the Congress government is moving forward with a clear vision to transform Telangana into a $3 trillion economy by 2047.

He noted that Telangana, once envisioned by Sonia Gandhi, is now being governed in line with the aspirations of its people, with optimal utilization of resources. The state is rapidly advancing in providing world-class infrastructure essential for investments and industries.

As part of this, the 56-kilometer Musi River in Hyderabad is being rejuvenated and beautified on the lines of the River Thames in London, ensuring clean water flow and transforming the city’s landscape.

He recalled that infrastructure projects like the Outer Ring Road and the international airport, developed during the tenure of late Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, have become major assets for Telangana.

He added that the government is now constructing the Regional Ring Road (RRR) beyond the Outer Ring Road to connect other districts, along with plans for 36 radial roads. Additionally, a world-class ‘Future City’ is being developed adjoining Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and Cyberabad.

Emphasizing that human resource development is key to the state’s progress, Bhatti said the government is introducing transformative changes in the education system. To ensure that students from ordinary families can rise to global levels, initiatives like the ‘Young India Integrated Residential Schools’ are being launched.

One such school is being established in each of the 100 constituencies across the state, spread over 25 acres with an investment of Rs.200 crore each, built to international standards. He invited NRIs to participate in this ambitious initiative and contribute to the development of their roots.

Bhatti Vikramarka stated that the government is considering the establishment of a legally empowered special mechanism to address issues faced by NRIs and their parents residing in Telangana.

Responding positively to requests from diaspora members at the event, he assured that this platform would enable prompt resolution of their concerns, whether faced abroad or by their families back home.

He also reminded NRIs that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls is currently underway in Telangana. He emphasized that Telangana citizens living anywhere in the world can register their voting rights through the online portal.

He appealed to all NRIs to make use of this opportunity and ensure they register as voters without fail.