TELANGANA

DespiteSupreme Courtorder to notify wetlands across the country which are bigger than 2.25 hectares, only three out of 7,987 fitting the category inTelanganastate have been listed in the Wetlands of India portal to date.

In all, has 13,297 wetlands covering 4.95 lakh hectares, but the state’s wetland authority, which was created in 2019, is yet to list the ones over 2.25 hectares in the portal intended to provide protective status to these ecologically sensitive areas. TheUnion ministry of environmenthad launched the portal in 2021 as a primary source for accessing information relating to wetlands.

The three listed from state are Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary, Pakhal Lake Wildlife Sanctuary andKapra Wetland, with the first two mentioned as ‘Wetlands of International Significance’ on the portal.

These wetlands provide shelter to over 470 different migratory birds coming from Australia, Europe and other cold regions around the globe.

The pandemic notwithstanding,Telanganas property has emerged as among the most robust in India.

Data suggests that its capital, Hyderabad, saw over 53,000 new launches between March 2020 and September 2 second only to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region at a time when many markets are struggling to survive. Yet, the states Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TS-RERA) continues to be only partially effective.

Nationally, the number of cases disposed of by RERAs has crossed the 78,000-mark.

The only other states, apart from Telangana, that have limited RERA activity are: Tripura, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and Puducherry.
While acknowledging that the absence of an active RERA has not impacted the demand for housing in Telangana Hyderabad in specific Ananrock Group chairman, Anuj Puri, said that RERA must undo the damage of decades of opaque and unregulated activities in the sector.
According to him, RERA in India is gaining ground and gradually and fulfilling the primary purpose of rebuilding confidence in the real estate sector.

In another step towards making the voting process easier for visually impaired electors, voters guides will be made available inBraillefor the next general . Officials said that nearly 1.5 lakh visually impaired voters InTelanganawill be benefited through the new initiative.

Currently, visually challenged voters have voter ID cards in Braille script and at the voting booth, they are also provided with ballot papers in Braille. With the new initiative coming into force, they can read the guidelines before going to the polling booth without depending on others.

TheElection Commission of Indiaasked the states to print the guides in regional languages. In Telangana, the commissioner and director, Welfare Of Disabled, has translated the guidelines from Hindi toTeluguand soon the same will also be printed in Braille script.

is invited to a virtually held International seed Conference by Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).

Highlights:

The International Seed Conference takes place over two days. It will take place in Rome on November 4 and 5, 2021.
The conference is being held to examine the seed Industry‘s progress.
Dr. Keshavulu, the Managing Director of Seed Corporation, will speak at the conference on the topic of “Quality Seed Production System: A Success Story of India: Telangana as a Seed Hub.”

The policy framework aims to propel as a one-stop destination in the space-tech segment by becoming an end-to-end manufacturing hub from design to testing as well as launch activities.

It said that there is a huge dependency on ISROs capabilities for availing testing Services. While certain Infrastructure would only be available with ISRO, a set of sector agnostic infrastructure would be available in national research institutions across the state such as ARCI, NRSC, Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), DEFENCE Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), among others.

The State Government will facilitate and establish a system where under-utilised infrastructure of such institutions can be leveraged for testing of space tech systems.

The draft policy noted that manufacturing of satellites and launchers utilises various materials that require very specific characteristics. To support the Industry in this procurement process, state agencies like T-Works will leverage their Network of suppliers.

The state government will also set up a space-tech accelerator center in PARTNERSHIP with T-Works, RICH, T-Hub and We-Hub to provide the required incubation, infrastructure, authorisation support, market insights, investor connect and mentorship support for space-tech startups.

Over the past seven years, state has earned Rs 1.35 lakh crore from liquor, with revenue having nearly tripled from Rs 10,833 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 27,888 crore in 2020-21.

The continual increase in revenue fromliquor salescan be linked to the states consumption pattern as well as the recent price hike. Furthermore, sources in the government said the income graph would continue to rise in the future and sales figures since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic confirm this.

For instance, the maximum year-on-year increase has been in the pandemic year of 2020-21 at Rs 5,283 crore. And thats not all. While the pandemic is far from over, in the first four months of this fiscal (2021-22), the state has already generated Rs 9,509 crore from liquor sales.

A major chunk (more than one-third) of the posts to be filled as part of a massive recruitment drive will be in three key departments Police, medical and Health and Education in the first phase.

Following the directions from chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday to begin the process of filling up 50,000 vacancies in the first phase, various department heads started identifying the vacancies which would be placed before the state cabinet

TelanganaFormation Day is celebrated on June 2nd every year to commemorate the formation of the state of . Telangana is one of the 29 states in India and was carved out of the state ofAndhra Pradeshon June 2, 2014.

The demand for a separate state of Telangana had been a long-standing political issue in India, with proponents arguing for greater regional autonomy and development. After years of protests, negotiations, and political discussions, the Indian Parliament passed theAndhraPradesh Reorganization Act in 2014, which led to the formation of Telangana as a separate state.

Telangana has a rich cultural heritage and a distinct identity of its own. The state is known for its historical significance, architectural marvels, vibrant festivals, and traditional arts. Telangana Formation Day is an occasion for the people of the state to celebrate their unique identity, progress, and achievements.

The struggle for the formation of Telangana as a separate state was a long and complex process that spanned several decades. The demand for a separate Telangana state was primarily driven by the sentiment that the region had been neglected in terms of development, representation, and Resources under the united Andhra Pradesh state.

Here are some key aspects and struggles involved in the Telangana statehood movement:

Historical Background: The demand for a separate Telangana state can be traced back to the early 1950s when the States Reorganization Commission (SRC) was formed to reorganize the Indian states based on linguistic and administrative factors. Telangana, with a significant Telugu-speaking Population, was merged with Andhra Pradesh, which had a predominantly Andhra-speaking population. This decision was met with resistance from some Telangana leaders who feared discrimination and neglect.

Political Movements: Over the years, various political movements and organizations emerged in Telangana, advocating for statehood. The Telangana Praja Samithi (TPS), founded byMarri ChennaReddy in 1969, played a crucial role in the early stages of the movement. Later, theTelangana Rashtra Samithi(TRS), led by K.ChandrashekarRao, emerged as a prominent political party focused on achieving statehood for Telangana.

Mass Protests and Agitations: Telangana witnessed numerous mass protests, strikes, and agitations demanding a separate state. The movement gained momentum in the early 2000s with the formation of the Telangana Joint Action Committee (TJAC), a coalition of various political, social, and student organizations. The TJAC organized large-scale rallies, public meetings, and protests to highlight the demands for Telangana statehood.

Fast unto Death: One of the significant events during the struggle was the fast unto death undertaken by K. Chandrashekar Rao, the leader of TRS, in 2009. His hunger strike lasted for 11 days and garnered immense public support, pressuring the central government to take action on the Telangana issue.

Political Negotiations: The Telangana statehood demand became a prominent political issue in the national arena. The central government formed several committees and held negotiations with political leaders from all sides to address the concerns and find a solution. Finally, the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act was passed in 2014, leading to the formation of Telangana as a separate state.

The struggle for Telangana statehood involved a combination of political movements, public agitations, and negotiations with the central government. It was driven by the aspiration for regional autonomy, development, and equitable distribution of resources. The formation of Telangana as a separate state marked a significant milestone in Indian HISTORY and provided a platform for addressing the specific needs and concerns of the Telangana region.

On this day, various events and programs are organized across Telangana to showcase the cultural diversity, traditions, and accomplishments of the state. These may include cultural performances, folk dances, exhibitions, Sports competitions, and parades. Government offices, schools, and educational institutions often hoist the state flag and conduct special ceremonies to mark the occasion.

Telangana Formation Day serves as a reminder of the aspirations and struggles that led to the creation of the state and provides an opportunity for the people of Telangana to reflect on their heritage and progress. It is a day of pride and celebration for the residents of Telangana.

government has urged the Centre at the GST Council meeting to raise the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) limit from three to five per cent for borrowing purpose as the States revenue had dipped significantly and its expenditure shot up considerably due to COVID pandemic.

Yet, Telangana was in a better position to borrow because its Fiscal Deficit in the revenues for 2021-22 was expected to touch 23.10% while the aggregate Average of all States put together was pegged at 36.3%.

Mr. Rao sought immediate release of 218 crore due to Telangana from the 13,000 crore deposited to the consolidated fund of Integrated Goods and Services Tax. The deposit to the fund was only 2,638 crore.