Telangana First to Adopt 3-zone Model: CM Revanth

Hyderabad: The Telangana Rising Vision 2047 document, unveiled by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday at the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, outlines ten major strategies aimed at transforming Telangana into a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047. The comprehensive blueprint positions the State as a future-ready economic powerhouse driven by balanced regional development, technological leadership and inclusive growth.

At the heart of the document is a unique three-zone development model, which makes Telangana the first State in the country to divide its entire geography into sector-specific economic zones. The CURE-PURE-RARE framework—Core Urban Region Economy, Peri-Urban Region Economy and Rural Agri Region Economy—is presented as the principal strategy for shaping long-term prosperity.

Under this model, the area within the 160-km Outer Ring Road (ORR) will constitute the CURE zone, envisioned as a net-zero, services-led global metropolis. Hyderabad and its contiguous zones will be redesigned to reduce congestion, improve liveability and emerge as a world-class hub for innovation and knowledge-based industries. The space between the ORR and the 360-km Regional Ring Road (RRR) will form the PURE zone, intended to drive large-scale manufacturing, logistics and industrial expansion through dedicated clusters. Beyond the RRR lies the RARE zone, which spans rural Telangana and focuses on agriculture, green economy initiatives and agro-based enterprises.

The Vision 2047 document aims to elevate Telangana to the league of the world’s fastest-growing economies, positioning it among India’s most advanced States by 2047. The roadmap is based on feedback from approximately four lakh citizens across all districts, with nearly 65 per cent of contributors being youth, reflecting the aspirations of a new generation. The framework rests on three foundational pillars—economic growth, inclusive development and sustainable development—supported by advanced technology, innovation, efficient financing and strong governance.

The document sets an explicit milestone of achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2034, and contributing at least 10 per cent to India’s GDP by 2047. It envisions Telangana as a global destination for investments and innovation, anchored by world-class infrastructure and a commitment to equal opportunities for all sections of society.

To achieve its long-term goals, the blueprint outlines en key strategies, which include:

Three-zone development model** ensuring balanced and equitable regional growth.

Shift from discretion to policy, emphasising transparent, predictable governance to attract investments.

Game-changing mega projects, including Bharat Future City, Musi River rejuvenation, dry port development, greenfield highways to Bandar Port, RRR expansion, ring rail systems and proposed bullet train corridors.

Efficient governance, driven by digital platforms like T-Fiber and SPEED for improved service delivery.

Knowledge economy leadership, achieved by attracting global research institutions and enhancing education infrastructure.

Sustainable welfare, with a focus on women, farmers, youth and vulnerable communities.

Dedicated development funds to draw global capital into large infrastructure projects.

Environmental sustainability, integrating climate resilience and conservation across sectors.

Cultural preservation, promoting Telangana’s heritage, arts and tourism.

Citizen-centric governance, ensuring people’s participation and policies shaped by public aspirations.