Shri K. Chandrashekar Rao Shri K. T.

Rama Rao
Hon’ble Chief Minister Hon’ble Industries Minister

ANNUAL 2022
REPORT 2023

Industries & Commerce Department

Government of Telangana
Hyderabad, India
Index

From the Minister’s Desk......................................................................................................................................3

Key Achievements.................................................................................................................................................4

Economic Growth..................................................................................................................................................6

TS-iPASS ............................................................................................................................................................9

EoDB & Invest Telangana..................................................................................................................................10

Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC)................................................................ 12

Pharma and Life Sciences................................................................................................................................. 15

Food Processing...................................................................................................................................................24

Aerospace and Defence....................................................................................................................................28

Automotive & EV..................................................................................................................................................33

Handlooms & Textiles.........................................................................................................................................37

Logistics ......................................................................................................................................................... 42

Toys ......................................................................................................................................................... 45

Retail and eCommerce......................................................................................................................................47

MSME ......................................................................................................................................................... 48

Telangana State Leather Industries Promotion Corporation Limited (TSLIPC).................................... 51

Telangana State Trade Promotion Corporation (TSTPC)..........................................................................52

Sugar Department............................................................................................................................................. 54

Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH)...............................................................................57

Telangana Industrial Health Clinic Ltd (TIHCL).............................................................................................62

Digital Employment Exchange of Telangana (DEET)..................................................................................63

Telangana Social Impact Group (T-SIG).......................................................................................................65

Industry Events.................................................................................................................................................... 68

Awards and Recognition.................................................................................................................................. 70

Contacts .......................................................................................................................................................... 71
From the
Minister’s Desk

Telangana celebrated nine years of its formation on 2nd Industrial Parks on 35,581 acres of land during FY. 2014-23.
of this June. The State economy has continued its good The Life Sciences sector attracted 240 investments with
performance with a GSDP growth rate of 15.6% at current an amount of Rs. 3600 Crs. and proposed employment
prices in FY 2022-23. At constant prices, Telangana’s GSDP generation of 17,247 in FY 2022-23. Cumulatively, since
is at 7.45% compared to India’s GDP growth rate of 6.95%. 2014, the sector has attracted investments worth 25,000
Telangana’s per capita income jumped to Rs. 3,17,115/- Crs. with employment generation of more than 4.5 lakhs.
this year compared to India’s at only Rs. 1,70,620/-. The Food Processing sector has generated investments
of Rs. 6,864 Crs. leading to establishment of 3,807 units,
In FY 2022-23, Telangana attracted major investments due
and creation of 80,000 employment opportunities
to the proactive efforts of the Government. Telangana
since 2014. Telangana in Aerospace & Defence sector
participated in two Davos events in May 2022 and
won the Best State Award from Ministry of Civil Aviation
January 2023 and attracted cumulative investments
consecutively for the third time in a row (2018, 2020,
of over Rs. 25,200 Crs. Companies such as 3F Industries,
2022), for being the Indian State with the most forward
BSV Global, Ashirvad pipes, Biliti Electric, Fishin’ Company,
outlook towards Aerospace & Aviation sector and as
Lulu Group, Hyundai, Ganesh Group, Kitex, Sahajanand
one of the most cost-effective global aerospace hubs.
Medical Technologies, Voltly Energy, Rajesh Exports,
Under EV sector, Telangana Mobility Valley (TMV) which
Stadler Rail, VEM Technologies, Agger Technologies Pvt.
is India’s first and one-of-its-kind New Mobility focused
Ltd., Amara Raja Batteries Ltd., Gemini Edibles & Fats India
cluster was launched in February 2023 during Hyderabad
Ltd., Daifuku, Hatsun, Indian Immunologicals Ltd., Page
E-Mobility Week. TMV aims to attract investments of Rs.
Industries, Malabar Gems & Jewellery, Allox, Blackberry,
50,000 Crs. and generate more than 4 lakh jobs in the
Eurofins, Bristol Myers Squibb, Foxconn, Apollo Tyres, Foxx
next 5 years. In the last nine years, Handlooms & Textiles
Life Sciences, SGD Pharma-Corning Inc., Gland Pharma,
sector has attracted total investments of Rs. 6,496 Crs.
TUV Rheinland and ATS, Godrej Agrovet, among others
with employment potential of 43,370 people.
chose to invest in our State. We also inaugurated facilities
of Advance Auto parts, Callaway Golf Company, Ferring UK Headquartered real estate services giant, Savills
Pharmaceuticals, Fisker Inc., Google, Thermofisher, Wipro, released the report ‘Hyderabad: The Sprint’, stating that
Alpla India, DFE Pharma, DifGen Pharmaceuticals Inc., M G Hyderabad is surging ahead as the economic powerhouse
Automotives EV Park, Safran, Titan Watches, G V Research of India. In FY 2022-23, Telangana was selected in ‘Top
Platform, Vimta Labs, Yapan Bio, Rx-Propellant and ITC Ltd. Achievers’ category in the implementation of Business
Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2020. Telangana was also
There were several repeat investments from companies
placed among the ‘Top Performers’ in the State Start up
such as GMM Pfaudler, P&G, Ravi Foods Pvt. Ltd., Biological
ranking 2021. Telangana ranked No. 2 in India Innovation
E, Mivi, Nicomac Taikisha Cleanrooms Pvt. Ltd., Schneider
Index 2021 and the Innovation ecosystem enabler T-Hub
Electric, Infor, Mahindra & Mahindra and Welspun. This
won the ‘Best Incubator in India’ award. Telangana also
clearly reflects the positive investor supporting ecosystem
topped the country in digital governance with maximum
of Telangana.
e-transactions of 1.58 lakhs per 1,000 population
We inaugurated three major facilities developed by Govt. between June 2014 and January 2023. Hyderabad City
of Telangana of T-Hub 2.0, T-Works, which is the largest bagged the prestigious World Green City Awards 2022 by
prototyping centre in India and the new Telangana Govt. International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
Secretariat. Major events organized by the Govt. during
The progress achieved and accolades won in FY 2022-
the year were Bioasia, Hyderabad E-Mobility Week and
23 have been exceptionally good and I hope that in the
Food Conclave.
coming year our state will continue to strive to be the
Telangana through its flagship initiative of TS-iPASS best not only in India but also globally. I look forward to
attracted Rs. 26,791 Crs. of investment in FY 2022-23 continued support from industries, associations, and
through 3,191 new industries and created employment local stakeholders in realizing the vision of our Hon’ble CM
for 1,02,099 people. Cumulatively TS-iPASS has attracted of ‘Bangaru Telangana’.
22,745 industries so far, investments of Rs. 2,60,060 Crs.
and created employment for 17.54 lakhs people.
TSIIC developed 19 new Industrial Parks on 8,560 acres Shri K. T. Rama Rao
of land in FY 2022-23. So far it has developed 109 new Hon’ble Industries Minister

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Key Achievements

In a major achievement,
Telangana was selected in India’s
‘Top Achievers’ category in the
implementation of the Business
Reforms Action Plan (BRAP)
2020. The report was released
by Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman in 2022 where States
and UTs were ranked under four
categories like top achievers,
achievers, aspirers, and emerging
business ecosystems.

Telangana was placed among the

‘Top Performers’ in the States’ Startup
Ranking, 2021 by the Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade (DPIIT).

Telangana ranked No. 2 in India

Innovation Index 2021, which ranks
states and union territories on the basis
of 66 indicators such as human capital,
investment, knowledge diffusion, and
business environment.

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Key Achievements

Innovation hub and ecosystem enabler T-Hub

won the ‘Best Incubator in India’ award in the
3rd edition of National Startup Awards 2022
on National Startup Day. T-Hub emerged as
the winner in the category for its efforts to
support the growth of the startup ecosystem
in Telangana.

Telangana tops the country in

digital governance with maximum
e-transactions of 1.58 lakhs per 1,000
population between June 2014 and
January 2023.

Rajanna Sircilla District and Peddapalli District

of Telangana received 1st and 3rd ranks
respectively in the quarter Oct-Dec 2022 under
Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023, in 4-star
categories. Khammam District secured 1st rank
in the 3-star category.

Hyderabad City bags the prestigious World

Green City Awards 2022 by International
Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
The award was given to the Telangana
Government’s massive green initiative – ‘Haritha
Haram’. AIPH has also chosen Hyderabad
for ‘Living Green for Economic Recovery and
Inclusive Growth’ Award.

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Economic Growth

In 2022-23, Telangana’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices was Rs. 13.27 lakh Crs. Telangana’s
GSDP at current prices was increased by 15.6% in 2022- 23.
Telangana’s nominal growth rate exceeded that of India’s by 1.0 percentage point in 2014-15. The gap increased
to 4.6 percentage points by 2019-20, declining thereafter as the pandemic hit the entire country in 2020-21, and
as the pan-Indian economy recovered from the pandemic in 2021-22. In 2022-23, Telangana’s nominal GSDP was
15.6% higher in comparison with the previous year, and India’s nominal GDP had increased by 15.4%.

Growth Rate of GDP vs GSDP at Current Prices for India and Telangana (2014-15 to 2022-23)

15.6%
14.2% 13.9% 13.9% 14.3%
12.0% 15.4%
10.8%

11.0% 11.8% 11.0%

10.5% 10.6%

6.2%
1.2%

-1.4%

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23

(TRE) (SRE) (FRE) (PE) (PAE/FAE)

Contribution of Telangana’s GSDP to India’s GDP at Current Prices (2014-15 to 2022-23)

2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
(TRE) (SRE) (FRE) (PE) (PAE/FAE)

Telangana 5,05,849 5,77,902 6,58,325 7,50,050 8,57,427 9,50,287 9,61,800 11,48,115 13,27,495

All-India 1,24,67,959 1,37,71,874 1,53,91,669 1,70,90,042 1,88,99,668 2,00,74,856 1,98,00,914 2,36,64,637 2,73,07,751

Contribution 4.1% 4.2% 4.3% 4.4% 4.5% 4.7% 4.9% 4.9% 4.9%

Year-on-year GSDP vs GDP at constant prices (in Rs. crore)

2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
(TRE) (SRE) (FRE) (PE) (PAE/FAE)

Telangana 3,89,957 4,16,332 4,64,542 5,07,946 5,57,410 6,08,401 6,41,244 6,09,927 6,76,304 7,26,670

All-India 98,01,370 1,05,27,674 1,13,69,493 1,23,08,193 1,31,44,582 1,39,92,914 1,45,15,958 1,35,58,473 1,47,35,515 1,57,60,363

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Economic Growth

Telangana’s Year-on-year GSDP vs GDP at constant prices in percentage 2014-15 to 2022-23

2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
(TRE) (SRE) (FRE) (PE) (PAE/FAE)

Telangana 6.76% 11.58% 9.34% 9.74% 9.15% 5.40% -4.88% 10.88% 7.45%

All-India 7.41% 8.00% 8.26% 6.80% 6.45% 3.74% -6.60% 8.68% 6.95%

• The Agriculture and Allied sectors in Telangana achieved a year-on-year growth in Gross Value Added (GVA)
(current prices) of 11.9% between 2021-22 and 2022-23. This is a 2.2 percentage points increase in the growth
rate over the 2021-22 growth rate. Since the sector employs 45.8% of the population of the state, its economic
success is crucial to improving the living standards in Telangana
• The Industrial sector in Telangana achieved a growth of 10.5% in 2022-23
• The Services sector – the primary contributor to the state’s economic growth – witnessed a remarkable growth
of 17.5% in its GVA at current prices in 2022-23

Percentage of Sectoral Contribution Sectoral Contribution to GSDP in 2022-23 at

to Telangana GSVA at current prices current prices
7.9% 16.3%
2014-15 16.3% 22.4% 61.3% Other Services Agriculture, Livestock,
Agriculture & Forestry and Fishing
3.4%
2015-16 14.3% 23.6% 62.2% Allied Sectors Public Administration
3.3%
Industries Mining and
2016-17 14.8% 21.5% 63.6% 16.5%
Quarrying
Services Real Estate,
Ownership of
2017-18 14.9% 22.2% 62.9% Dwelling and
Professional
Services
2018-19 (TRE) 14.7% 23.5% 61.8%

2019-20 (SRE) 18.0% 20.8% 61.2% 6.3%

Financial Services
18.5%
2020-21 (FRE) 20.1% 19.7% 60.1% Manufacturing

7.5%
2021-22 (PE) 18.7% 19.7% 61.5% 2.3%
Transport, Storage,
Electricity & Utilities
Communication & Services
2022-23 related to Broadcasting
18.2% 19.0% 62.8% 11.2% 6.8%
(PAE/FAE)
Trade, Repair, Hotels Construction
0% 50% 100% and Restaurants

Sectoral Composition of GVA at Current Prices for India (2014-15 to 2022-23 PAE/FAE)

2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
(TRE) (SRE) (FRE) (PE) (PAE/FAE)

Agriculture
& Allied 20,93,612 22,27,533 25,18,662 28,29,826 30,29,925 33,58,364 36,09,494 39,80,067 44,77,171
Sectors

Industries 34,48,189 37,66,249 40,97,108 45,28,864 49,91,798 49,37,703 48,57,375 61,26,167 70,42,576

Services 59,62,478 65,80,718 73,49,430 81,46,976 91,53,406 1,00,59,042 95,90,940 1,12,43,165 1,32,06,468

Total 1,15,04,279 1,25,74,500 1,39,65,200 1,55,05,666 1,71,75,129 1,83,55,109 1,80,57,809 2,13,49,399 2,47,26,215

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Economic Growth

In 2022-23, the Per Capita Income (PCI) at current prices in Telangana was Rs.3.17 lakhs, which is Rs. 1.46 lakhs higher
than the national per capita income in 2022-23 at Rs. 1.71 lakhs. Based on the Compound Annual Growth Rate
(CAGR) of PCI at current prices for Telangana and India for 2014-15 to 2022-23, the average citizen in Telangana
can expect his/her income to double in roughly 5 to 6 years, whereas the average citizens in the country as a
whole would have to wait for about 8 to 9 years for their incomes to double. In the year 2021-22, Telangana’s
nominal PCI (Rs.2,75,443 as per Provisional Estimates) was the 2nd highest among the thirteen general states for
which data had been released by MoSPI.

Per Capita Income at current prices (in Rs.) Telangana vs India (2014-15 to 2022-23)

CAGR No. of
2022-23
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 (2014-15 years for
Year 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 (PAE/
(TRE) (SRE) (FRE) (PE) to 2022- doubling
FAE)
23) of PCI

Telangana 1,24,104 1,40,840 1,59,395 1,79,358 2,09,848 2,31,378 2,31,103 2,75,443 3,17,115 12.4% 5.8

All-India 86,647 94,797 1,03,870 1,15,224 1,25,946 1,32,115 1,26,855 1,50,007 1,70,620 8.8% 8.1

Multiplier 1.43 1.49 1.53 1.56 1.67 1.75 1.82 1.84 1.86

In the year 2021-22, the state ranked third in terms of the growth rate of nominal GSDP (Provisional Estimates)
among the thirteen General states for which data was released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme
Implementation (MoSPI)

GSDP (PE) Growth Rate at Current Prices for General States (2021-22)

25.0%
20.5% 19.7% 19.4% 18.5% 18.4% 18.1% 18.0%
20.0%
15.0% 14.2%
15.0% 14.1% 13.0% 12.8%
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TS-iPASS

https://ipass.telangana.gov.in/

Government of Telangana enacted the Telangana • Creation of “Industry Chasing Cell” in the office of
State Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification Chief Minister headed by a Principal Secretary to
System (TS-iPASS) Act, in 2014. (Act No.3 of 2014) The monitor the implementation of major projects and
Act was legislated for issue of various clearances for oversee inter-departmental coordination
setting up of industries at a single point based on • All clearances under TS-iPASS provided through
the self-certificate provided by the entrepreneur and a user friendly End-to-End online System where
also to create investor friendly environment in the an investor is guided in each step. He can upload
State of Telangana. the required documents, make online payment,
track status of approvals, view and download the
Salient Features of TS-iPASS issued approvals
• Telangana is the only state in the country that has • E-mails and SMS alerts at all stages of the
made it a right to get industrial clearances application process
• Approvals based on Self-certification by the • Model documents to be attached are provided on
applicant the Web portal
• A Combined Application form is designed to cater • Applicant can pay the scrutiny/ processing/
to the requirements of all departments approval/ licensing fee for all departments through
• Number of required attachments reduced from 110 a single payment gateway
to 10, which are common for all departments • Clearances are issued online which can be
• All state approvals under the ambit of TS-iPASS. 27 downloaded by applicant and verified by any
Departments are providing 39 Pre-Establishment third party
and Pre-Operation approvals under TS-iPASS • The applicant is entitled to know the reasons for
• Timelines notified for all clearances delay in getting the clearance within time limits
• Clearances given within the set time limit varying • Effective Grievance Redressal Mechanism
from 7 days to a maximum of 30 days, depending • The Act envisages provision for imposing penalties
upon the complexity of the approval, failing which on the officers who fail to accord clearance within
the approval is said to be deemed time limits @ Rs.1,000 per day
• For Mega projects, i.e. Projects with investment more • TS-iPASS obviates the need to meet any official and
than Rs.200 Crs., provisional clearances issued gives all approvals in a time bound manner. Thus, it
within 15 days, based on self-certificates furnished is a graft free industrial approval process
by applicants. Formal approvals/ clearances issued
before the unit commences its operations

Implementation stages of approved projects

Investment Total
S.No Progress No. of units
(Rs. in Crs.) Employment

1 Commenced Operations 18,423 1,54,966.30 10,99,398

Advanced Stage / Initial Stage / Yet to

2 4,322 1,05,093.80 6,55,259
start construction

Total 22,745 2,60,060.10 17,54,657

Total 2022-2023 3,191 26,791.42 1,02,099

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EoDB & Invest Telangana

https://invest.telangana.gov.in/ease-of-doing-business/
https://invest.telangana.gov.in/

Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Inspection Enablers, Construction Permit Enablers,

Single Window System, Environmental Registration
The Department for Promotion of Industry and
Enablers, Obtaining Electricity Connection, Paying
Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry,
Taxes, Sector Specific and others.
Government of India, has taken up a series of measures
to improve Ease of Doing Business. The emphasis EoDB-2022
has been on simplification and rationalization of
the existing rules and introduction of Information For the year 2022, DPIIT has introduced Business Reform
Technology to make governance more efficient and Action Plan (BRAP) with 352 reform points. During this
effective. DPIIT, every year, is communicating a set of assessment year, citizen services are introduced with
reforms to all states and is ranking the states based the aim of achieving “Ease of Living”. As part of this,
on level of compliance of these reforms by the states. several citizen services such as birth, death, income,
Since 2016, Telangana stood among the top-ranking caste, domicile, marriage registration are entirely
states in the country. digitized. The State has successfully implemented all
the reforms. Currently, it is under evaluation by DPIIT.
The reforms were implemented in the areas including
Labour Regulation-Enablers, Access to Information Under Minimizing Regulatory Compliance Burden
and Transparency Enablers, Commercial Dispute (MRCB) exercise, to further simplify business approvals
Resolution Enablers, Land administration and Transfer processes, nearly 1278 compliance burden provisions
of Land and Property, Land Availability and Allotment, have been simplified or eliminated.

Invest Telangana The Invest Telangana Portal, launched in 2019, has

been a one-stop destination for all the investors’
Since its formation, Telangana has attracted over needs in Telangana. Highlighting the 18 focus sectors
USD 50 Billion in investments since 2014 in IT & along with each sector’s policy support, Telangana’s
Industries. The Invest Telangana Cell was formed with strength in the sector, and the contact details for
the sole purpose of leading the State in becoming each wing, the Invest Telangana portal has facilitated
one of the top destinations for investments not only many of the marquee investments that have come to
in India but globally. the state.
Focus Sectors under Invest Telangana

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EoDB & Invest Telangana

UK and WEF ’22 – Davos Visit

A delegation led by the Hon’ble ITE&C
and Industries Minister visited the UK and
the WEF Annual Meeting in May 2022
spanning 10 days. This visit saw the Hon’ble
Minister and his team attend 45 business
meetings, 4 roundtable meetings, 4 panel
discussions while attracting investments
worth over Rs. 4,200 Crores.

WEF ’23, Davos

During the recent World Economic
Forum at Davos in January 2023,
Telangana delegation bagged
Rs. 21,000 Crs. of investments. The
Telangana team conducted 52
Business meetings, 6 roundtable
meetings and 2 panel discussions
over four days of the event.

Savills Report Launch

UK Headquartered real estate
services giant, Savills released
the report ‘Hyderabad:
The Sprint’, stating that
Hyderabad is surging ahead
as the economic powerhouse
of India.

Launch of TIA
The Telangana Investment Advisor (TIA)
was launched by the Hon’ble minister
Industries, IT, MAUD Mr. K. T. Rama
Rao & Principal Secretary Dr. Jayesh
Ranjan - IT & Industries. The Telangana
Investment Advisor symbolizes the
Telangana state bird Paala pitta
(Indian roller bird) which is believed to
bring good luck when seen, TIA will be
the virtual face of Invest Telangana.
The chatbot will assist investors by
guiding them with information required
and will facilitate them to explore any
specific sector to Invest in Telangana.
Further, the investor can reach out to
sector specific director and discuss
their investment plans.

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Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure
Corporation (TSIIC)
https://tsiic.telangana.gov.in/

Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Support to MSMEs

Ltd (TSIIC) is the Nodal Agency for the creation of
Government of Telangana has been implementing
Industrial Infrastructure by way of the development of
various initiatives for promoting the entrepreneurial
Industrial Parks across the Telangana State.
spirit, growth and sustainability of MSMEs.
The Core Functions of TSIIC • Developed largest MSME Cluster at Dandumalkapur
• Identification and acquisition of potential sites for in over 500 acres
the Development of Industrial Clusters • Over 20 MSME Parks and Flatted Factory Complexes
• Providing State of Art Infrastructure facilities in are being developed so far
Industrial Parks/IT Parks/Biotech Parks/ Textile & • Atleast one new MSME Park in each district and Plug
Apparel Parks/SEZs with its own engineering division & Play Facilities / Flatted Factory Complexes across
• Allotment of land/plots/sheds for various industries the State will be developed in the next 2 years
• Identification and development of infrastructure for MSMEs to ensure and consolidate distributed
projects under PPP mode industrial growth and help industrialization of rural
& backward areas
Land Allotment • Plug & Play Facility of 1 lakh Sft to encourage
So far TSIIC has developed 109 New Industrial Parks on Innovation at the grass root level among rural
an extent of 35,581 acres in the State and allotted land entrepreneurs, SHGs, handicrafts and handloom
to about 3680 industries on an extent of 7806 acres artisans. Integration with “Dalit Bandhu Scheme”
with an expected investment of Rs. 63,125 Crs. and with an objective to boost the local economy and
employment potential of nearly 263222 persons during generate employment for local people
the F.Y.2014-23.
TSIIC has developed 19 New Industrial Parks on an
extent of 8560 acres in the State and allotted land
to about 2515 industries on an extent of 956 acres
with an expected investment of Rs. 7256 Crs. and
employment potential of nearly 52562 persons during
the F.Y.2022-23
• TSIIC has allotted land to 586 ST & ST entrepreneurs
to an extent of 295 acres during F.Y.2014-23. These
ST & ST entrepreneurs were given a land rebate of
Rs. 45.95 Cr.
• TSIIC has allotted land to 56 ST & ST entrepreneurs French Delegation to TSIIC
to an extent of 48 acres during F.Y.2022-23. These
ST & ST entrepreneurs were given a land rebate of
Rs. 8.95 Cr.
• The rebate on land rates for SC & ST Entrepreneurs
is increased from Rs.10 lakhs to Rs.30 lakhs, upfront
payment of only 25% with a moratorium of 2 years
and payment of balance amount in 8 years. The
interest rate is also reduced from 16% pa to 4%
• TSIIC has initiated / developed around 19 Industrial
Parks during 2022-23 and about 70 new Industrial
Parks are in the pipeline
HSIIDC Officials’ Visit

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Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC)

Mega Projects
Following are the Mega Projects initiated during 2022 – 23 by TSIIC

Investment
S.No. Name of the Megaproject Location Employment
(Rs. in Lakhs)

1 Drillmec International Private Limited IP Seetharampur 1,40,000 3000

2 Chandenvalle Infra Park Limited IP Chandanvelly 7,91,900 1200

M/S. Microsoft Corporation (India) Private

3 IP Chandanvelly 2,61,711 147
Limited

4 Kitex Apparel Parks Ltd IP Seetharampur 1,40,000 11233

5 Kitex Apparel Parks Ltd Kakatiya Mega Textile Park 1,20,000 11095

Food Proc Park

6 Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd 1,20,000 150
Bandathimmapur

M/S. Radiant Appliances & Electronics

7 EHMC Non-SEZ area 1,00,060 4400
Pvt Ltd

8 M/S. Ctrls Datacenters Limited IP Chandanvelly 92,016 495

9 Vem Technologies Pvt Ltd NIMZ-Ph-1 78,598 1050

10 Premier Energies International Pvt Limited Non SEZ E-City 71,800 259

11 Indian Immunologicals Limited IP BT Park Ph 3 Karkapatla 66,993 376

12 Nxtra Data Limited IP Chandanvelly 56,700 500

13 Ashirvad Pipes Pvt. Ltd IP Chandanvelly 49,885 520

14 M/S Azad Engineering Pvt Limited Mangampet 42,293 721

UDL Dandu Malkapur

15 Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited 41,600 235
(Sy.no617-1)

UDL Stambampalli
16 KRIBHCO Green Energy Private Limited 35,085 200
KRIBHCO

UDL Stambampalli
17 KRIBHCO Green Energy Private Limited 35,085 200
KRIBHCO

18 Azad Engineering Pvt Ltd IP Thunkibollaram 32,800 948

TIF Integrated Industrial Parks Private

19 UDL Malkapur1 30,853 2560
Limited

20 Ciro Pharma Pvt Ltd IP BT Park Ph 3 Karkapatla 30,500 540

Malabar Gems And Jewellery General Park

21 27,473 1782
Manufacturing Pvt Ltd Maheshwaram

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Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC)

22 GM Modular Private Limited IP Chandanvelly 26,289 1132

23 Dandu Biosciences Private Limited IP BT Park Ph-3 Karkapatla 25,000 120

Premier Energies Global Environment

24 Non SEZ E-City 24,606 650
Pvt Ltd

25 M/S. Masqati Dairy Products Limited TSFPZ wargal At Mulugu 24,249 1050

26 Vivek Bio-Products Private Limited TSFPZ Lingampally 20,760 200

27 Avishkaran Industries Pvt Ltd EHMC Non-SEZ area 20,459 1000

28 M/S Resojet Pvt Ltd Non SEZ E-City 18,600 2200

29 Manikanta Concerns TSFPZ Vangara 18,476 213

Mega Food Park,

30 M/S. Avisa Foods Private Limited 17,612 2406
Buggapadu

M/S. Mankind Consumer Healthcare

31 TSFPZ Wargal At Mulugu 17,273 200
Private Limited

32 Gangula Hariharan Sai Rice Millers TSFPZ Wargal 17,000 243

Manchukonda Prakasham Foods

33 UDL Rangaipally 16,462 700
& Spices

34 Apollo Micro Systems Ltd TSIIC Hardware Park Ph-2 15,000 350

35 Astral Limited IP Chandanvelly 14,734 500

Food Proc Park

36 3F Industries Limited 14,700 246
-Bandathimmapur

37 Dhatri Bio Solutions Private Limited UDL Veliminedu 13,402 395

38 M/S. SCL Electronics India Pvt Ltd EHMC Non-SEZ area 12,670 502

Nicomac Taikisha Clean Rooms

39 IP Chandanvelly 12,622 810
Private Limited

40 Bharat Serums And Vaccines Ltd. IP Btpark Ph-2, Karkapatla 12,336 137

41 Trefoil Packaging Pvt Ltd IP Chandanvelly 12,000 118

42 Monarch Ergo Private Limited UDL Bandamailaram 127 11,472 620

43 Biliti Electric India Private Limited IP Yelumala 11,250 510

Standard Glass Lining Technology

44 UDL-Jinnaram-New 11,073 300
Private Limited

45 Nile Li-Cycle Private Limited EMC Maheshwaram 10,101 75

46 Lazuline Biotech Pvt Ltd IP Btpark Ph-3, Karkapatla 10,000 93

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Pharma and Life Sciences

https://invest.telangana.gov.in/pharma/

Telangana has emerged as a leading life sciences hub Summary of Investments in Life Sciences
in Asia housing more than 1000 life sciences companies sector in FY 22-23
with a combined valued of USD 80 Bn. The vision is “To
become the leading Life Sciences hub in Asia through Number of Investment proposal in 240
Life Sciences sector
innovation-driven and tech enabled growth, while
increasing the sectoral value to USD 250 Billion by Investment INR 3599.9 Crs.
2030.” Hyderabad is the only city in the country that Proposed employment generation 17,247
has an ever-growing Genome Valley, an expanding Source: TS-IPASS
Medtech Park and an upcoming Pharma City, which
will be the world’s largest. Key Investments
Companies like Bristol Myer Squib, Sanofi, Roche,
Key Highlights
Novartis (Sandoz) have announced their investment
In last two years, the life sciences sector in Telangana plans in Hyderabad. With these, 4 of the top 10 global
has grown at the rate of 23 percent while the national innovator companies now have a direct presence in
average has been around 14 percent. Hyderabad through their dedicated centers. Following
are the key announcements:

Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb announced setting up of a
state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad with an
investment of USD 100 Mn. The proposed facility in
Telangana will employ about 1,500 local youth.

Roche
Roche, one of world’s largest and global pioneer
in pharma & diagnostics announced setting up
of its Global Analytics and Technology Center of
Excellence (GATE) in Hyderabad.

Sanofi
Global healthcare giant Sanofi announced to
establish its Global Medical Hub in Hyderabad
to support growth ambitions and build workforce
for future. Currently, the hub plans 350-strong
workforce, which it will significantly expand later.

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Sandoz
Sandoz announced setting up of their GCC in
Hyderabad. The GCC will provide support for their
worldwide knowledge services.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao inaugurated
ThermoFisher Scientific’s India Engineering Center
(IEC) in Hyderabad. The Thermo Fisher’s IEC at
Hyderabad is a 42,000 sq. ft facility that includes
an engineering lab and will support new product
development for laboratory and analytical solutions
for Thermo Fisher’s global sites.

Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution-

C4IR Telangana
World Economic Forum has announced to set up
a Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR
Telangana), India’s first centre thematically focused
on healthcare and life sciences, in Hyderabad.
Government of Telangana and World Economic
Forum signed an MoU to this effect at Davos.

BioAsia 2023 (BMS), Corning Technologies etc. aimed to boost

the growth of life sciences industry in the state. Few
The 20th edition of BioAsia 2023 was held at HICC
closed-door Roundtables were also hosted on the
Hyderabad from February 24-26th. The three-day
sidelines of BioAsia namely, Telangana-Flanders Task
annual global forum organized by the Government
Force roundtable, BioAsia- Medtech CEO roundtable,
of Telangana, was inaugurated by Mr. K. T. Rama
Telangana-UK roundtable.
Rao, Hon’ble Minister for Industries and Commerce,
Government of Telangana, with the theme of This year’s BioAsia International Trade Exhibition saw
‘Advancing For One’, focused on Shaping the next a massive participation wherein over 175 companies
generation of humanized healthcare. The event exhibited their innovations and developments from
brought together experience and expertise of global the fields of med-tech, pharma, biotech, life sciences
life sciences industry, eminent scientists, researchers, and health-tech. The exhibition also consisted of an
science parks, Government & Regulatory Authorities, innovation zone comprising of the 76 shortlisted startups
Venture Capitalists and Investors, incubation in the Startup Stage Pavilion and 10 incubators in
centers, technology licensing professionals, policy Incubator Pavilion, additionally 25 companies exhibited
makers, academia, medical practitioners, students in the MSME pavilion in partnership with the Ministry
and industry leaders from across the life science of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government
landscape. With participation from 2015 registered of India, and 11 companies exhibited in the Med-
delegates and over 500 exhibition visitors from 50 tech pavilion in partnership with the Department of
countries, the event witnessed many strategic and Pharmaceuticals, Government of India. Top five start-
investment announcements like Bistol Myers Squibb up companies were selected and handed over startup

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awards, including Rs. 50,000 cash awards sponsored • US headquartered Foxx Life Sciences plans to invest
by BIRAC and $22,000 amazon web services credits. Rs. 200 crore in Telangana to expand its capabilities
in pharmaceutical single-use technology for drug
Investment announcements as part of manufacturing. The company opened their first
BioAsia 2023 international plant a few years ago in Telangana
• Jubilant Bhartia Group, a global leader in Pharma & successfully established a warehouse & a white
& Life Science announced to establish a state- room for laboratory products
of-the-art facility for its Jubilant Biosys Ltd. in • The UK-based Surface Measurement Systems (SMS)
Genome Valley opened its Particle Characterisation Laboratory in
• Corning Incorporated, a fortune 500 company and Hyderabad. The only such lab in India, it is spread
SGD Pharma’s are investing Rs. 500 Crs. to set-up across 7,000 sqm and the facility will be a state-of-
a world-class manufacturing facility of packaging the-art laboratory with focus on pharmaceutical
glass production for pharmaceuticals. The powder characterisation
project will create more than 550 jobs & advance • Eagle Genomics, a pioneering tech bio
manufacturing capabilities in India, accelerating platform company headquartered in UK, has
the delivery of critical drugs announced that it is expanding its capabilities
rapidly in Hyderabad

Biopharma Hub
Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao laid the foundation
stone for Biopharma Hub (B-Hub), a first-of-its-kind
Growth-Phase Centre and Biopharma Scale-up
manufacturing facility, in Genome Valley. B-Hub is a
unique initiative by Government of Telangana and
Department of Biotechnology to support small and
medium sized biopharma companies in conducting
proof-of-concept studies in its 200L Single Use
scale-up.

Life Sciences University

The Govt of Telangana has entered into MoU with
King’s College London during the visit of state
delegation to London. The MoU sets out a joint
intention between King’s College London and
Government of Telangana to explore development
of higher educational provision in Life Sciences
University within the Hyderabad Pharma City.

Flow Chemistry Technology Hub

Country’s first multi-stakeholder hub on Flow
Chemistry Technology (FCT) Hub was inaugurated
by Dr. Jayesh Ranjan. FCT Hub houses state-of-the-
art flow chemistry equipment to provide hands-on
training and promote scientific capability building
to ensure greater incorporation of flow chemistry
techniques during pharma R&D and greater adoption
of continuous synthesis for manufacturing of APIs.

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Pharma and Life Sciences

Announcements

Bharat Serums and Vaccines

Bharat Serums and Vaccines announced setting up of
state-of-the-art injectable & vaccine manufacturing
facility in Genome Valley with an investment of Rs. 210 Crs.

Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao inaugurated the Ferring
Laboratory plant at Genome Valley in Hyderabad. The
facility has been established with an investment of about
30 Million Euros.

Biological E
Biological E announced their expansion plans for
investment of more than Rs. 1800 Crs. & employment
creation of over 2500 people in their 3 facilities in
Genome Valley, Hyderabad. This expansion makes
Hyderabad the only region in the world to produce 14
billion doses of vaccines.

DFE Pharma
Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao inaugurated DFE Pharma’s
new Center of Excellence in Hyderabad. The new ‘Closer to
the Formulator’ (C2F) center, based in Genome Valley, offers
DFE Pharma’s excipient expertise to help pharmaceutical
companies achieve ‘first-time right’ formulations.

Indian Immunologicals
Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) announced that
the company will invest about Rs. 700 Crs. to set
up a new animal vaccine manufacturing facility in
Genome Valley, Hyderabad.

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Inauguration of Labspace in Genome Valley

Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao launched the
development of 9 lakh square feet of Life Sciences
labspace Infrastructure in Genome Valley by Rx-
Propellant. The new additions to Telangana’s life
sciences ecosystem will bring an investment of Rs. 1,100
Crs. and about 3,000 jobs.

GV Research Platform
Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao inaugurated GV
Research Platform’s state-of-the-art facility that offers
a suite of preclinical research services. The 28,000 sq
ft facility will have opportunities for Veterinary Science,
Toxicology, Pharmacology and Analytical Research
professionals.

Vimta Labs
Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao inaugurated Vimta
Labs’ state-of-the-art EMI/EMC Lab at Neovantage Park
(MN Park) in Genome Valley. It will handle advanced and
complex testing to support ESDM requirements of Active
Medical Devices, Wireless, Defense, other electronic
Industrial sectors.

Gland Pharma
Gland Pharma announced their plans to expand
footprint in Genome Valley by investing Rs. 400 Crs.
and creating 500 more jobs for advanced areas such
as biologicals.

Sahajanand Medical Technologies

Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao inaugurated the
Sahajanand Medical Technologies, a global hub for
manufacturing and R&D facility in Medical Devices
Park, Sangareddy.

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Pharma and Life Sciences

Surface Measurement Systems

UK-headquartered Surface Measurement
Systems announced the establishment of Particle
Characterization Laboratory in Hyderabad.

Glaxosmithkline (GSK)
The state delegation to UK led by Hon’ble Minister
met with Mr. Franck Riot, Global R&D Head, GSK
Consumer Health to discuss the growth witnessed
by their safety & regulatory set up in Telangana and
their expansion plans for the state as they become
Haleon in mid-2022.

Panel Discussion on Telangana Life

Sciences
Hon’ble Minister participated in a panel discussion
on ‘Telangana Lifesciences Industry’s Vision For
2030’ organized by MoneyControl at Davos ‘22.
The other panelists included Co-Chairman & MD of
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Mr. GV Prasad and India
Partner of PwC Mr. Mohammad Athar.

Chemo
Spanish Multinational Chemo announced the
expansion plans to invest about Rs. 100 Crore in their
Hyderabad site expansion over next two years.

Novartis
Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao met with Mr.
Vas Narasimhan, CEO, Novartis to discuss on the
growth of Novartis from Hyderabad. Hyderabad
has now become their largest Center outside their
HQ at Basel with about 9000 people and also a
Center of innovation.

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Pharma and Life Sciences

Roche
Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao met with
Dr. Chirstoph Franz to discuss the expansion
plans of Roche for Hyderabad.

Ferring Pharma
Switzerland headquartered Ferring Pharma
announced that it will be expanding in
Hyderabad with an investment of Rs. 500 Crs. for
setting up of another formulation unit.

Serum Institute of India

Mr. Adar Poonawala, CEO of the World’s leading
vaccine company, Serum Institute of India met
with Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao to discuss
the opportunities related to vaccine R&D and
manufacturing in Telangana.

Jubilant Group
Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao met with
Jubilant Group’s Chairman Mr. Shyam S
Bhartia, and Managing Director, Mr. Hari S
Bhartia to discuss the investment opportunities
in Hyderabad.

EMPE Diagnostics
Sweden headquartered EMPE Diagnostics
announced the setting up of their global production
facility for Tuberculosis diagnostic kits at Genome
Valley in Hyderabad with capacity to produce 2
million kits per month.

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Pharma and Life Sciences

GMM Pfaudler
GMM Pfaudler announced its expansion plans
of their glass-line equipment manufacturing
facility in Hyderabad with an investment of USD
10 Million. GMM Pfaudler is a global leader in
corrosion-resistant technologies, systems, and
services for the chemical, pharma, food and
energy industry.

DFE Pharma
DFE Pharma, a global leader in pharma
announced setting up of its new Centre of
Excellence “Closer to the Formulator” (C2F) in
Genome Valley, Hyderabad.

Biotech (R)evolution
Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao participated
in an exclusive discussion as part of the Biotech
(R)evolution panel at World Economic Forum,
Davos. The Minister shared his thoughts on the
landscape of potential for biotech revolution in
the fields of medicine, food, and materials.

Roundtable by Foreign Policy and

AstraZeneca
Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao participated in an
exclusive roundtable on “Early Actions & Sustainable
Finance to prevent Non-Communicable Diseases
(NCDs) organized by Foreign Policy in partnership
with AstraZeneca.

Eurofins
Eurofins, a global leader in Pharma & Bioanalytical
Testing, has announced establishment of a fully-
equipped, state-of-the-art laboratory campus in
Genome Valley, Hyderabad.

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Pharma and Life Sciences

WebPT
WebPT announced Global Capabilities Centre (GCC)
in Hyderabad with Rs. 150 Crore investment. WebPT is
one of the fastest-growing outpatient rehab therapy
software platforms in the world.

DifGen Pharmaceuticals
DifGen Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA opened their
Centre of Excellence with 27,000 SFT of R&D lab
in Hyderabad.

Serum Institute of India

Serum Institute of India announced
establishment of Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla
Center of Excellence in Infectious Diseases
and Pandemic Preparedness in Hyderabad.

Hon’ble Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao inaugurated Yapan Bio’s Dr. Jayesh Ranjan inaugurated
Process Development Facility WebPT’s tech centre in Hyderabad

Providence
Providence, a US-based healthcare systems
provider, which inaugurated its global innovation
centre in Hyderabad in 2020 announced that it plans
to grow 3X in the Hyderabad centre. The Providence
Hyderabad GIC, which has grown to 1000 employees
since 2020, is now expected to grow to over 3,500
people over the next couple of years.

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Food Processing

https://invest.telangana.gov.in/food-processing/

Investments in Food Processing Sector over • Further, the sector is poised to grow at a much
the last 9 years faster rate in the next few years. Additional
investments worth Rs. 15,206 Crs. are at various
• The development and promotion of food processing
stages of implementation and are likely to complete
industries is a priority of the Government. The
grounding by 2024
contribution of the food processing sector to
Telangana’s Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2021-
22 was estimated at Rs. 12,000 Crs. The food
processing industry plays a crucial role in the state’s
economic growth, agricultural development, and
employment generation
• Since 2014, Food processing sector in Telangana
has generated fixed capital investment of Rs.
6,864 Crs., leading to the establishment of 3,807
units, and the creation of over 80,000 employment
opportunities across the state

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Food Processing

Special Food Processing Zones

The Government of Telangana is creating Special Food Processing Zones (SFPZ) across the state to support the
development of large food processing clusters. Currently, the state has 14 Special Food Processing Zones aiming
to cover over 10,000 acres.

TSFPZ- Land Allotment (in acres)

As on March 2023

351.00
Allotted Area 803.00
Area Under Evaluation

4,863.00
Remaining Area

As on March 2023, the total allotable area under TSFPZ was 6017 acres, out of which
351 acres had been allotted to 77 food processing companies. Applications for 803
acres are currently under evaluation. Balance 4,863 acres are available for allotment
in these SFPZs.

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Total Area Allotted Area Area to be allotted to Available area for

S.No. Place
(Acres) (Acres) EOI applicants (Acres) Allotments (Acres)
1 Lingampally 675 20 32 623
2 Narmala 335 55 18 262
3 Bhuddakalan 355 6 42 307
4 Vangoor 493 4 95 394
5 Wargal 466 169 97 200
6 Buggapadu 143 3 85 55
7 Basara 620 0 24 596
8 Veliminedu 316 40 95 182
9 Arkathala 420 14 102 304
10 Metlachittapur 199 0 19 180
11 Vangara 296 41 88 168
12 Hanwada 206 0 0 206
13 Kambalapur 440 0 0 440
14 Kohir 1,051 0 106 945
Total 6,017 351 803 4,863

Micro Food Processing Enterprises

Government of Telangana focusses on creation of micro food processing enterprises across the state empowering
the small and micro entrepreneurs through end-to-end handholding support. Starting from identification of the
business idea to preparation of the detailed project report, to securing collateral-free bank loans, to facilitation
of installation and thereafter provision of marketing linkages to the enterprise, a dedicated inter-department
team is helping to create thousands of micro food processing enterprises. The effort draws subsidy support from
Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Enterprises Scheme (PMFME), which is funded 60% by the centre and 40%
by the state government and has been effective from 2020-21.

Progress till March 2023

• A Seed Capital amount of Rs. 36.83 Crs. has been disbursed to 9,373 SHG members through SERP and MEPMA
• 4,957 seed capital beneficiaries and scheme applicants have been trained for entrepreneurship development
and technical skills under the capacity building component in 2022-23
• 3 Common Incubation Centers (CICs) with a budget of Rs. 8.43 Crs. with 100% funding from the scheme are
under construction. The proposed common incubation facilities are for Millets in Hyderabad, Spice Processing
in Warangal (rural) and Rice and Mango Processing in Jagital District
• As on 10th May 2023, a total of 2,531 applications were received, loans sanctioned and the units are in the
process of being grounded

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Plug and Play Supply Chain Initiatives

Govt of Telangana facilitates backward linkages for food processing industries in collaboration with SERP, MEPMA,
Tribal welfare department, Social welfare department, Agriculture & Horticulture department, Animal Husbandry,
Dairy and Fisheries department.
Backward linkages for purchase of Rs. 447 Crs. worth of raw material by various food processing companies such
as Plant Lipids, Godrej, Mars, Scoops, Suguna Foods, Hesa, Fruitfal has been facilitated as of March 2023.

Be’nishan , a farmer producer company

established by Government of
Telangana to bridge the gap between
industry and farmers.

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Aerospace and Defence

https://invest.telangana.gov.in/aerospace-and-defence/

Aerospace and Defence sector in Telangana had • Groundbreaking of exclusive manufacturing

a spectacular year, reaping global acclaim and facility for Mitsubishi heavy engineering at Azad
applause for sector performance, repeat investments Engineering Aerospace complex
and further mega investments were committed during • Groundbreaking ceremony of Integrated Missile
the year. Telangana won the Best State Award from complex by VEM Technologies at Zaheerabad
Ministry of Civil Aviation consecutively for the third time • Ground-breaking ceremony of aerospace facility
in a row (2018, 2020, 2022), for being the Indian State of SKM Technologies at Adibatla
with the most forward outlook towards Aerospace &
Aviation sector and as one of the most cost-effective Major Industry Events
global aerospace hubs. • DEFEXPO 22 hosted by Ministry of Defence at
Gandhinangar, Gujarat
The key highlight of the year was the announcement of
• Aero India 2023 hosted by Ministry of Defence at
Safran Engine MRO project with 1500 Crs. investment
Yelahanka Bangalore
creating employment for 1000 people. This will be
• Farnborough Airshow 2022, UK
the first Engine MRO by any OEM in India and the
• CII Defence Conclave in Nov ‘22
largest MRO in Safran MRO network globally. Safran
inaugurated two factories this year in Hyderabad • National Conference on “Evolving Ecosystem
- The Safran Electricals and Power factory which is in Aerospace: Challenges and Opportunities”
organised by Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) in
into manufacturing of wire harnesses and the Safran
Nov ‘22
Aircrafts Engine factory manufacturing Aero Engine
parts for CFM engines. Safran also announced an • SIDM seminar on Stimulating Indian Defence
Exports in Oct ‘22
800-seater IT division in Hyderabad. The repeat
investments from the French major in close succession • Economic Times Digital Conclave ‘22 - Digital
stands testimony to the progressive polices of the transformation of Defence Sector
State Government and the vibrancy of the Aerospace
Visits from Overseas Delegations
ecosystem in Hyderabad.
During the year, a large delegation of US Aviation and
The State Government actively participated in DEFEXPO
Aerospace industries visited Hyderabad to explore
2022, held in Gujarat and Aero India 2023 in Bangalore.
partnerships and cross border business opportunities
The State also participated in Farmborough Airshow, UK,
in Telangana ecosystem.
on the request of the UK Government, and had several
fruitful meetings in all three major industry expos. A large French delegation led by MEDEF and IFCCI
also visited Telangana to explore synergies between
Major highlights industries of both regions, Aerospace being a key
• Airbus announces manufacturing of cargo and bulk theme of interest.
cargo doors in Hyderabad for it’s A320 neo aircraft Overall Telangana had an excellent year for
family in TASL Hyderabad
Aerospace Sector thanks to the exemplary leadership
• Boeing announces India’s first passenger to freighter of Hon’ble Minister Shri K T Ramarao and Principal
conversion line for Boeing at GMR Aerotechnic, Secretary Dr. Jayesh Ranjan IAS. The spectacular
MRO, Hyderabad
growth of the aerospace industry in the State
• Delivery of the first Made in Telangana Apache fuelled by the progressive policies and world class
Helicopter fuselage to Indian Army by Tata Boeing ecosystem provided by the State government has
Aerostructures Limited
been highlighted in several National and international
• Launch of Amazon Air – Amazon’s dedicated forums during the year.
freighter services in Hyderabad, first time outside of
US and Europe

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Aerospace and Defence

Inauguration of Safran Aircraft Engine and Safran Electrical and

power factories in Hyderabad

Aero India 2023 meetings

Delivery of 1st Apache Helicopter

Fuselage made in Tata Boeing
Aerostructures Limited, Hyderabad
to the Indian Army

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Aerospace and Defence

Groundbreaking of exclusive manufacturing facility for Mitsubishi Heavy Engineering by Azad Engineering in Telangana

Launch of Amazon Air – Amazon’s dedicated Air Cargo fleet, first time outside of US and Europe in Hyderabad

High level delegation of Boeing led by Sir

Michael Arthur, the outgoing President
Boeing International and Dr Brenden
Nelson, Incoming President Boeing
International met with Hon’ble Minister Mr.
K. T. Rama Rao to discuss future expansion
of Boeing operations from Hyderabad

National conference on Evolving Aerospace ecosystem in India

CII Defence Conclave 2022
organised by Aeronautical Society of India

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Aerospace and Defence

DEFEXPO SIDM seminar on Stimulating

DEFEXPO 2022- Meeting with HAL Chairman
Indian Defence Exports

DEFEXPO 2022- Meeting with BAE Systems DEFEXPO 2022 Meeting with L3 Harris

Economic times Digitech Conclave 2022:

French delegation led by MEDEF to Hyderabad
Digital transformation in Defence sector

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Aerospace and Defence

DEFEXPO 2022- Meeting with ECIL leadership DEFEXPO 2022- Meeting with PTC CMD Mr Sachin Agarwal

Visit of US Aviation and Aerospace industry Structural integrity Congress 2022 organized by Department of
delegation to Hyderabad Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, IIT Hyderabad

Meeting with Karen Holdford, Vice Chancellor of Cranfield

University Prof Simon Pollard, Prof Vice Chancellor
International, Prof Dame Helen Atkinson, Prof Vice Chancellor
Aerospace Transport and Manufacturing at Cranfield
University UK regarding ongoing engagement for offering
Cranfield courses in Aerospace skilling in Hyderabad State participation in Farmborough Airshow UK

Ground-breaking of VEM technologies

Missile Integration complex in Zaheerabad

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Automotive & EV

https://invest.telangana.gov.in/automobiles/

Telangana Mobility Valley (TMV)

Telangana Mobility Valley is India’s first and one of its be equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure to
kind New Mobility focused cluster launched in February reduce cost of operations for their tenant
2023 during the Hyderabad E-Mobility Week. TMV • EV Manufacturing cluster in Zaheerabad
aims to attract investments of Rs. 50,000 Crs. and • EV Manufacturing cluster in Seetharampur
generate more than 4 lakh jobs in the next 5 years, to
• Energy storage system (ESS) cluster in Divitipally
create best in class infrastructure and provide end-
to-end ecosystem support to promote transition to • Testing and Innovation cluster at Yenkathala
sustainable mobility and make Telangana the most
competitive destination for both manufacturing and India’s most comprehensive shared testing and
e-R&D in India. validation infrastructure will be set up at Yenkathala.
This will include
TMV will facilitate companies across all segments of
• State of the art labs for EV Powertrain, EV Battery,
sustainable mobility:
ADAS, NVH, EMI-EMC and Component Test Labs
• Electric 2W/3W/4W • India’s first CAV proving grounds to test Autonomous
• Advanced Cell Chemistry and Hydrogen fuel cells Vehicles in 100+ acres
• Tier 1 and Tier 2 Component manufacturers • Telangana has signed a MoU with ATS-TUV
• Auto Engineering R&D companies Rheinland, a leading German services provider to
develop and operate these facilities in Yenkathala.
To achieve these objectives, the State government is The company will invest 250 Crs. to develop these
developing 4 Mega clusters in and around Hyderabad facilities in Yenkathala
as part of the TMV initiative. Each of the clusters will

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Automotive & EV

MoUs Signed in FY 2022-23

Biliti Electric, a California based

company, will invest over Rs.
1200 Crs. in Telangana to set
up world’s largest electric three-wheeler factory. T he
new plant will provide direct employment to about
3000 people and will have a capacity to produce
2,40,000 units annually.

Automobile leader Hyundai will invest Rs.

1,400 crore in the upcoming Telangana
Mobility Valley. Hyundai will be setting up proving
grounds (test tracks) and they will be a stakeholder
and a consortium partner in the first of its kind
New Mobility Valley created by the Telangana
government.

Attero Recycling, an e-waste

recycling and Li-ion battery
recycling company, will invest
Rs. 600 Crs. to set up a state-of-the-art integrated
Lithium-ion battery recycling factory in Telangana.
The facility will be spread over 50 acres and will
increase Attero’s Li-ion battery recycling capacity to
19,500 tonne by end of 2023 from its current capacity
of 4500 tonne.

Allox Advance Materials will be setting

up India’s first-of-its-kind multi-
GW lithium cathode material processing facility in
Telangana. This involves an investment of Rs. 210 Crs.,
with an initial capacity of 3GWH per annum on a total
investment outlay of Rs. 750 Crs., with a capacity of 10
GWH by 2030. The project will create an employment
for 600 professionals.

Apollo Tyres will be setting up a Digital

Innovation Centre in Hyderabad. This
is the second Digital Innovation Centre for Apollo
Tyres, which has its first such centre in London.
This will use new age technologies like IoT, Cloud
Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning,
Robotic Process Automation and BlockChain.

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Automotive & EV

MoUs Signed in FY 2022-23

Automotive Test Systems and TUV

Rheinland, will invest Rs. 220 Crs. to
set up an automotive technology
centre and proving ground at the Telangana
Mobility Valley. This will be set up on 125 acres and
will focus on current and emerging technologies like
EV, CAV, hydrogen/fuel cells etc. Various test tracks
to evaluate vehicle dynamics and ADAS features
and laboratories for battery testing, cells, vehicle
components, electric motors and e-axles will also
be set up in phases.

Shell signed an MoU with TASK to develop

Skilling Program for Electric Mobility Sector
to upskill range of workforce including
under-educated youth and women. This
competent and future-ready workforce would be
readily available for employment in the Telangana
Mobility Valley and would accelerate transition to
net zero emissions.

Bosch, BITS and

Govt. of Telangana
signed an MoU to
establish a Center of Excellence for New Mobility.
New Mobility refers to the emerging innovations and
technologies in the automotive industry with key
focus areas including but not limited to Electrical
Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicles, Connected Vehicles,
Automotive Cybersecurity and Networking.

Mahindra & Mahindra will be

investing Rs. 1000 Crs. to establish
manufacturing facility including
development and production of electric 3 and 4
wheeler pertaining to last mile mobility business,
as an expansion of existing manufacturing facility
at Zaheerabad. Project will provide employment to
about 1000 people.

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Automotive & EV

Hyderabad E-Mobility Week 5-11 Feb 2023

Electric Vehicle Rally conducted in two routes

in Hyderabad city on 5th Feb 2023. More
than 600 vehicles joined the rally to spread
awareness on zero emission targets and our
role in achieving net carbon neutral mobility.

Mobility Next Hyderabad Summit conducted

on 6th Feb 2023, saw participation of global
and domestic speakers from Volvo, Stellantis,
Skoda, Uber, Apollo Tyres, Bloomberg, BCG,
Mahindra, Bosch, Amara Raja, Tata Motors,
Greaves Cotton, HSBC, ZF and Switch Electric.

C.A.S.E. Mobility Grand Startup Challenge,

supported by TVS, conducted by T-Hub
and IIT Hyderabad TiHAN in the Connected,
Autonomous, Shared and Electric domain saw
applications from 100+ startups. Top 7 startups
pitched their ideas on 7th Feb 2023.

Hyderabad e-Motor Show organized

on 8-10 Feb 2023. Sleek vehicles like
Pininfarina Battista, Citroen eC3, and
electric models by BYD, MG, Hyundai and
others were showcased.

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Handlooms & Textiles

http://handtex.telangana.gov.in/

Handloom and Powerloom Sector This saving scheme is for all weavers & ancillary workers
irrespective of cooperative fold, wherein the individual
The Handloom and Textile industry is second only to
contributes 8% of declared income into a Recurring
agriculture in terms of workforce and employment
Deposit (RD1) and the Government contributes 16% into
potential. Hence Telangana has given special attention
a corresponding RD2 account with a lock in period of
to this sector contributing significantly to exports
as well as domestic consumption. Telangana State 36 months.
has a vibrant Handloom sector, with 6 geographical The scheme, which expired in 2021, has been extended
indication registrations (Gadwal sarees, Pochampalli by 3 years and the Government will spend Rs. 30.0
Ikat, Siddipet Gollabhamma, Narayanpet Handloom Crs. per annum on the same. So far 31,810 applications
Sarees, Puttapaka Telia Rumal, Warangal Durries). have been received and 29,788 RD1 and 26,673 RD2
There are 21,750 active geo tagged handlooms in the accounts have been opened. An amount of Rs. 16.11 Crs.
State and about 50,000 persons are employed as has been released to the AD’s (H&T) for opening of RD2
weavers or ancillary workers in the sector. accounts towards 16% State Government contribution
The power loom sector in the state is mainly clustered under the Scheme.
in Sircilla, Karimnagar, Warangal & Nalgonda districts
On similar lines, the thrift scheme for powerloom
and there are 43,162 geo tagged power looms in the
weavers, which involves Government contribution @ 8%
state. The Bathukamma saree scheme has given a
of wages matching the individual contribution of 8% of
major fillip to the low value grey cloth production in the
his / her wages, has also been extended till 2023-24.
power loom sector and enabled jacquard & dobby
Government has sanctioned and released Rs. 10 Crs. in
saree production, with a distinctive design & style, in
Mar 2022 benefitting 12,411 weavers.
addition to improving incomes and skills of the power
loom workers and has led to the development of the
Chenetha Mitra (Input Subsidy Linked Wage
industry as a whole.
Compensation Scheme)
In the last nine years, Handlooms & Textiles sector
The State Government is providing 40% subsidy on yarn,
has attracted total investments of Rs. 6,496 Crs.
with employment potential of 43,370 people. Of dyes & chemicals in addition to 10% Government of India
these, investment projects worth Rs. 2,931 have been subsidy to all weavers / ancillary workers within and
commissioned with an employment potential of 8,110. outside the cooperative fold. Out of 40% subsidy only
The remaining have either been grounded or are 5% goes to the Yarn purchaser and remaining 35% goes
currently under construction. to the weavers & ancillary workers’ bank accounts on
prorata basis of their wages earned. This has resulted
Nethannaku Cheyutha (Telangana Handloom in 30% increase in their wages. Till date an amount of
Weavers Thrift Fund Saving & Security Rs. 37.86 Crs. subsidy has been released directly into the
Scheme) bank accounts of 20,501 beneficiaries in the state.

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Nethanna Bhima (Group Life Insurance The Government of Telangana confers “Sri Konda
Scheme) Laxman Bapuji State” Awards to the Weavers and
Designers every year on the eve of National Handloom
Day on August 7th.
The Award consists of Cash Price of Rs. 25,000/-,
Merit Certificate, Handloom Momento and Shawl.
During the year 2022, twenty-eight weavers &
designers from across the State were selected and
honored with Sri Konda Laxman Bapuji State award
on National Handloom Day celebration at People’s
Plaza, Hyderabad.

National Handloom Day 2022

Government of Telangana launched Nethanna Bhima

(Group Life Insurance) Scheme on par with Rythu
Bhima in Telangana on the occasion of National
Handloom Day 2022 and entered into an MoU with
the Life Insurance Corporation of India by releasing
an amount of Rs.21.09 Crs. to LIC. The scheme was
implemented from 14th August 2022 to cover Handloom
and Power loom weavers and ancillary workers under
LIC of India Insurance Scheme for the year 2022-23.
The scheme provides life insurance coverage of Rs.5
lakh to the family of the weaver / ancillary worker, in
the age group of 18-59 years and attached to Geo
tagged looms. In the event of his / her death, the
death benefit amount of Rs.5 lakhs will be credited
to the bank account of nominee family member of
the deceased weaver within 10 days. So far 35,999
members have been identified as eligible members
under Nethanna Bhima. Further 65 death claims have
been settled and Rs.5 lakh disbursed to the nominees
in each case.

Sri Konda Laxman Bapuji State Awards to

Weavers

The Government of Telangana has been celebrating the

National Handloom Day every Year since 2017. During
the Year 2022 National Handloom Day celebrations
were held at Peoples Plaza, Necklace Road,
Hyderabad. A Handloom Exhibition was conducted for
10 Days from 6th to 15th August. Further a fashion show
was also organized at State Art Gallery, Madhapur, to
showcase Telangana Handloom products.

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Handlooms & Textiles

Bathukamma Sarees Scheme – Support to Inauguration of Welspun’s 2nd Investment in

Telangana Powerloom Industry Telangana

Amount Spent (Rs Cr)

335 340
317
283
280
222

2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23

The Non-Woven Spunlace & Wet Wipes Unit of

Since 2017, Government of Telangana distributes Welspun India Ltd (WIL) at Village Chandanvelly,
sarees to all women above 18 years of age as a gift on Ranga Reddy District was inaugurated by the
the eve of “Bathukamma Festival” in Telangana State. Industries Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao on 22nd Feb.
The main objectives of the Project are i) Providing 2023. The total capital outlay for the project is Rs.
continuous employment to powerloom weavers 406 Crs. of which Rs. 290 Crs. has been invested. The
with increased wages for improvement of their living Non-Woven Spunlace manufacturing lines are used
standard and ii) To honour the women of Telangana for production of Spunlace Rolls which are used for
State on the auspicious day of the state’s biggest manufacturing of wipes as well as sold directly in the
festival. An amount of Rs. 1777 Crs. has been spent by market including export.
the Government from 2017-18 to 2022-23, to provide
Welspun India Ltd (WIL) is the 2nd largest terry towel
continuous work to the power loom weavers under
manufacturer in the world and part of USD 2.3 bn
the programme. The monthly income of weavers has
Welspun Group which has presence in multiple countries
doubled from approx. Rs. 8,000/- to Rs. 16,000/-
and interests in diversified activities such as Steel Pipes
and some active weavers are earning as high as Rs.
& Plates, Textile, Steel, Infrastructure etc. This marks the
20,000/- per month due to this scheme.
conclusion of Welspun’s 2nd investment in Telangana
Textile and Apparel Sector after Welspun Flooring Ltd commissioned its Rs. 1267 Crs.
flooring project in 2019.
The year 2022-23 saw strengthening of the economic
revival in Telangana textile and apparel sector. The Ground-Breaking Ceremony at Kitex Mega in
implementation works for some of the prestigious Kakatiya Mega Textile Park, Warangal
projects such as Apparel park, Weaving Park
and Common Facility Center at Sircilla as well as
the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park at Warangal saw
substantial progress during the year.

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Minister for Industries and ITE&C Mr. K. T. Rama Rao and to recycle PET bottle waste into premium quality
Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development products. The two plants employ more than 360 people
Shri Errabelli Dayakar Rao laid the foundation stone directly and recycle approximately 60,000 tonnes of
for Kitex Group’s 1st investment project in Telangana at waste PET bottles per annum thereby contributing
Kakatiya Mega Textile Park, Warangal on 7th May 2022. towards sustainable development of Telangana.
The company, which is the 2nd largest manufacturer
of infant apparel in the world and part of the Anna- Approval of Kakatiya Mega Textile Park as a
Kitex group of companies with interests in textiles, PM Mitra Park
garments, vessels, spices & aluminum, will be setting
up an integrated fibre-to-apparel manufacturing
cluster with a capacity of 7 lakh garments per day at
an investment of Rs. 1200 Crs. The cluster, expected
to be spread over 200 acres in KMTP, will employ more
than 11,000 people directly, more than 85% of which
will be women employees. The entire investment will
be operational by Dec 2023 with the first unit going
live by the end of Aug 2023.
In 2021, Kitex entered into an MoU with Govt of
Telangana committing to set up integrated fibre to
apparel manufacturing clusters in Warangal (Kakatiya
Mega Textile Park) and Rangareddy (Sitarampur)
Districts with a total investment of Rs. 2400 Crs. The
integrated clusters will generate a direct employment
for 22,000 people, comprising 85% women employees.

Inauguration of Ganesha Ecosphere’s Projects

at Kakatiya Mega Textile Park, Warangal

Recognizing the efforts of Telangana Government, in

supporting the textile and apparel industry compete
on scale by way of envisioning and setting up Kakatiya
Mega Textile Park in Warangal, Government of India
accorded approval to the park under the PM Mega
Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM – MITRA)
Parks scheme.
Of the 13 states that applied under the scheme,
Telangana was one among the seven states – others
being Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya
Minister for Industries & ITE&C Mr. K. T. Rama Rao and Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra – that were
Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development selected based on detailed evaluation criteria. Under
Shri Errabelli Dayakar Rao inaugurated the 1st phase the scheme, GOI will support setting up Core and
of twin projects by Ganesha Ecosphere at Kakatiya Support infrastructure by way of a grant of Rs. 500
Mega Textile Park, Warangal on 7th May 2022. The Crs. for the park. This will help Telangana expedite
largest PET bottle recycling company in the country the ongoing infrastructure works at KMTP as well as
has invested close to Rs. 450 Crs. in the manufacturing attract more international and local investors to the
unit of recycled polyester fibre and yarn among other park eventually helping create a thriving textile and
products. The plants, being set up in an area of 50 apparel ecosystem for natural and man-made fibres
acres, will be in compliance with USFDA & EFSA norms including technical textiles.

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Creation of Apparel Manufacturing Export Weaving Park at Peddur, Sircilla

Ecosystem in Sircilla

The Government of Telangana is developing a

weaving facility by establishing group work shed units
for weaving at Peddur Village in Sircilla. The works are
The Sircilla Apparel Park, which is being set up in 60 in full swing at site for construction of 50 industrial
acre area in Pedduru Village with a project cost of Rs. sheds that will house 4416 semi-automatic looms and
175 Crs. to increase the value addition in the Sircilla 60 warping machineries along with other common
Powerloom Cluster, witnessed commencement of facilities in 88 acres of land. Multiple industrial sheds
garment manufacturing activities. are nearing completion and the process of selection of
vendors for supply of looms is ongoing.
In 2021-22, the Government signed agreements to
provide apparel manufacturing factory sheds on In total, the State Government will spend Rs. 356 Crs.
plug & play built–to–suit (BTS) basis with two leading towards setting up industrial sheds and subsidizing
garment exporters – Gokaldas Images Pvt Ltd and 50% of the cost of powerlooms. Through this project
Texport Industries Pvt Ltd, with more than 25 factories the State Government intends to address the critical
in all, mostly in Bangalore, and employing more than infrastructure gaps impeding the growth of the power
10,000 persons each. loom cluster by addressing the gaps in weaving
infrastructure. It will release the weavers from the
While Gokaldas Images commenced operations at
clutches of master weavers and thus encourage
its 67,000 sft factory set up by the State Government
the objective of “Worker to Entrepreneur”. It would
in March 2022, it ramped up its capacity in FY 2022-
facilitate production of quality fabric and value-added
23 to 600 machines and currently employs about 700
products. This would also encourage the stakeholders
women from nearby villages. On the other hand, works
to diversify the product base and broad basing of the
at 1,77,744 sft factory for Texport Industries are nearing
skill base of the manpower.
completion and the facility will be handed over to the
company by the Government by end of May 2023. Policy Initiatives: Telangana Textile and
Thereafter, the Company will install 1000 machines Apparel Policy (T-Tap 2017-22)
and employ more than 2000 persons, mostly women,
in a phased manner. In order to facilitate incentive claims and for prompt
settlements disbursal under Telangana Textile and
The park will create an impetus for the existing Apparel Policy (T-TAP), as well as transparency, tracking
powerloom ecosystem in Sircilla and encourage of applications and automation, the Department of
value addition by converting fabrics into garments Handlooms and Textiles launched T-TAP Online. During
and to diversify the skill base of the women for the period 2021-22, 126 incentive applications were
alternate livelihoods. received from more than 40 textile units which have
been set up in the policy period.
Total incentives worth Rs. 295.6 Crs. have been
sanctioned and approved under the scheme of which
Rs. 83.3 Crs. has been disbursed while remaining
amounts are under disbursal. In view of the substantial
progress in attracting textile and apparel investments
in Telangana, the policy period has been extended
until further notice.

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Logistics

https://invest.telangana.gov.in/logistics/

The logistics sector, economic growth & industrial in 2021 to promote logistics infrastructure, enable
development have a symbiotic relationship, where complimentary connectivity infrastructure, promote
the growth of one sector has a positive impact on the high-capacity commercial fleet, technology
other two. As the State of Telangana marches to be upgradation in improving service delivery and
a leader in Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), it is also encouraging innovation through Start-ups.
making efforts in integrating its logistics position in
the State. Telangana Emerges as an ‘Achiever’ Among
Landlocked States in LEADS 2022
A well-functioning logistics sector can act as a
catalyst for economic growth, while economic The Logistics Division of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce &
growth can, in turn, drive the demand for logistics Industry, undertakes an annual Logistics Ease Across
services. The logistics sector plays a critical role in Different States (LEADS) survey; based both on User/
supporting economic growth by facilitating efficient Service Provider perception and Objective data
supply chains, creating jobs, facilitating trade, driving provided by States/UT; in all States/ UTs to assess the
infrastructure development, and fostering innovation. logistics ecosystem and uses a robust statistical model
Critical services of logistics sector will enable industries to grade them on performance. The State has stood
to optimize their supply chains, expand their market out as an achiever among land locked states meeting
reach, manage inventory, offer customization, and >90% of requisite attributes that indicate logistics
leverage innovation and technology. preparedness and efficiency.

Telangana, considering the sectoral potential has In the parameters of quality of rail infrastructure,
categorized Logistics as a thrust sector alongside quality of modal services, quality of services at
key manufacturing sectors. It is one of the first terminals, timelines of transportation services,
states to create the Logistics Division to cater to timelines of terminal services, Telangana emerged as
the needs of the Logistics Sector during the year an undisputed leader.
2017. Subsequently, it has rolled out Logistics Policy

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Logistics

Multimodal Logistics Park in Medak, advantage for Manufacturing in India. As a part of

Telangana - Gateway for cargo, connecting State Master Plan, Telangana State has submitted 17
India Projects. The project of approach road from NH-65 to
NIMZ Phase-I was sanctioned with 100 Crs. This master
Telangana State Trade Promotion Corporation plan has technology component that focusses on
(TSTPC), NHLML and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd have entered integrating data for enabling data-centric decision
an MoU to establish a world class logistics facility in making, Telangana has completed syncing 27/30
Medak. Positioned in close proximity to Manoharbad essential layers data.
Railway junction, NH44 and the regional ring road, this
project has the potential to be the NORTH-SOUTH- DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Trade organized 2nd
CARGO GATEWAY of India. Currently, the project is in Regional Workshop (South) on Gatishakthi on 10th-11th
the advanced stages of Land acquisition (~320 Acres) March 2023 in Kochi, Kerala. This workshop focused
in Parikabanda, Medak. on service improvement framework & Gatishakti, first-
last mile connectivity issues for user sectors like food,
GATISHAKTHI & Telangana State Master Plan fertilizer, coal etc; critical transport infrastructure gaps
(SMP) in budgetary allocation etc. The Special Secretary, Shri.
E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, IFS presented best Practices
Gatishakti is the National Master Plan for Multimodal
of Telangana in addressing gaps and experience of
Connectivity that envisions to provide competitive
Gati Shakti vision of NMP/SMP.

CCUB 2022 : Integrating logistics for growing Hyderabad – First in India to launch Amazon
needs of Pharmaceuticals Sector Air Freight Services
On 15th September, 2022 Dr. Jayesh Ranjan, Principal
Secretary Industries & Commerce, and Information
Technology, Government of Telangana inaugurated
Cold Chain Un-Broken (CCUB), an industry initiative
by WIZ, and unveiled the next generation 1500x
pharma container of SkyCell. Foraying various efforts
of the State in Sustainable cooling, Cold-Chain
Supply to accelerate deployment of energy-efficient
refrigeration for food and vaccine supply chains across
the country stated Telangna’s potential to be Asia’s
Pharma Hub.

Amazon on 23rd January 2023, launched its cargo

services at GMR Aero Technic in Hyderabad to improve
the transportation system and enable quick delivery.
The cargo service, Amazon Air, will have two dedicated
cargo aircraft with a capacity of 20,000 packages.
After the US and Europe, India is now the third market

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Logistics

to be covered by the Amazon Air service. Telangana presided by Special Secretary to GoT, Industries &
Industries Minister Mr. K. T. Rama Rao formally launched Commerce Department; Director of Industries & Export
Amazon Air, stating that the launch of Amazon Air was Commissioner. Issues faced by TS Exporters were
a great moment in the Indian e-commerce industry taken into account with a request to submit written
and it will only scale with the YoY Air Cargo traffic representations, ADGFT was requested to submit the
demand growing at 35%. draft district wise export action plan covering all the
districts in the state, turmeric board & FIEO were asked
User Sector Logistics: Integrating Agri-supply to knowledge transfer key schemes and agencies
chain considering needs of Exporters.

First International Conference on Shipping &

Logistics

ITC Opens an integrated food manufacturing &

logistics facility at Medak Telangana in January 2023.
Spread over 59 acres, with 6.5 Lakh Sq Ft area, this 450 The first International Conference on Shipping &
Crs. project is first of its kind where, the agricultural Logistics was held on 23rd November 2022 at HICC,
supply chain for consumer products is well integrated Hyderabad. This event attracted Stalwarts of
with state of art packaging & logistics facility alongside Logistics & Shipping Industry, EXIM Professionals,
the product manufacturing and processing. Minister Logistics Experts, MSME Tech Service Providers,
for Industries remarked on the logistical advantage of Freight forwarders, MMLPs & Warehouse service
this project and encouraged ITC to use local produce providers. This event was themed around
for Glocal Markets. opportunities in land locked states; strategy to
achieve 10 Mn MT 2030 with a special focus on cold
State to Support Exporter’s by Offering
chain, time and temperature sensitive cargo; ULIP-
Timely Redressal
Block Chain and IoT in Logistics, Drone Delivery;
Last mile challenges. This event was successful in
bringing MSMEs and exporters close to the advances
in the logistics sector and focused on how they
could benefit alongside positioning Telangana as
the Logistics Hub of South & Central Asia.

The first meeting of the TS Exporters Grievances

Committee meeting was held on 28th March 2023
at 12.30 Hrs in the Board Room of TSIIC Ltd, 6th Floor
Parishram Bhavan, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad. It was

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Toys

https://invest.telangana.gov.in/

The global toys market attained a value of USD 101.9 Telangana Toy Innovation
billion in 2022 and is expected to grow in the forecast
Rural innovator Ganesh Yakara from Warangal came
period of 2023-2028 at a CAGR of 4.8% to reach an
up with an interactive sensor-based humanoid by
estimated value of USD 135 billion by 2028. The global
name Samskar Toy to help students understand the
market for toys is being driven by the increasing
safety measures against sexual abuse. The toy is
demand for interactive toys. The rising expenditure on
devised with a sensor mechanism and sends alerts
educational toys and games is projected to propel the
when touched at parts subject to sexual abuse, making
demand for the product in the emerging economies.
it an easy yet interactive method to help parents/
India’s local toy & games industry is set to play a educators educate children. It is highly encouraged to
crucial role in realising India’s aspirations that will use interactive resources/ methods in schools and at
merge the best of tradition with a modern, global homes for the better understanding of children against
outlook. The growing demand for movie and comic sexual harassment. The product has been tested
character plush toys, along with collectible action thoroughly for quality, safety and robustness and has
figures, is expected to bolster the market growth. been categorized as a good initiative for creating a
The various advancements in 3D printing technology safe environment for children. Govt of Telangana is
are projected to increase the demand. Other factors supporting this innovation in various forms along with
such as increasing population, rapid industrialisation technical support from T-work and TSIC.
and urbanisation are expected to aid the growth of
the industry over the forecast period.
The rising awareness of the positive impact of toys on
the overall development of children is also anticipated
to aid the market growth. Additionally, the launch of
STEM toys play a major role in developing science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics skills in
children. Toys are, at once, both the things to play
with and a means to learn. While leaving an indelible
impression, toys aid children develop mental and
cognitive faculties. Toys are also a crucial medium for
children to learn about tradition and culture.
Telangana State has various toy manufactures –
Traditional Toys, STEM toys, Electronic toys, Soft
toys etc. With the state being the highest producer
of cotton, many soft toys manufacturers have
set up their units here. Telangana being a hub for
manufacturing, high quality toy ancillaries are easily
available here based on industry requirements.
Thus, it has opened doors for new investors in the
sector. On the economic front, toys are a source of
employment generation. India has now set the ball
rolling for a self-reliant toy industry.

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Telangana Toy Park and will make Telangana a powerhouse in export of

Toys from India.
Telangana is all set to develop an exclusive Toys cluster
at Dandumalkapur on National Highway 65, just 20 Potential investors are submitting their DPRs and
kms from Hyderabad ORR. Spread over 106 acres, the ready to kick start their manufacturing soon after
Telangana Toy Park will have world class infrastructure the launch of toy park. Toy Association of Telangana
and facilities to promote manufacturing of soft toys, is also encouraging new players to set up their units
STEM toys, electronic, plastic and silicone toys. It will in the state and creating awareness via events such
also have plug and play facility to support MSMEs and as Toy Expo, advertisements and participation in
provide an opportunity for regional artisans making international expos.
wooden toys. Developed by Telangana state industrial
infrastructure corporation - TSIIC, the park will also
Toy Expo
have a Toy Museum, Common Facility Center, Research Toys Association of Telangana (TAT) organized a 3-day
& Development facility, Skill development centre and Hyderabad Toys Expo 2022 at Hitex Exhibition Center
children’s amusement park facility etc., to support toy which was launched on 26th May. Manufacturers,
manufacturers and reduce the cost of production. wholesalers and distributors took part in it in large
Besides manufacturing, the Park will give impetus to numbers. The Expo was very successful as the foot falls
R&D which is important in the supply chain. were more than 4000.
The industrial park is well connected and less than
one hour’s drive from Hyderabad International
Airport. Hyderabad city is centrally located, and one
can reach the city within a few hours from all major
cities in India. Hyderabad has been ranked the most
liveable city in India for the last 3 consecutive years
and offers a large pool of talent. The city is also home
to a number of ancillary units that can support the
toys industry. The Park will be fully operational by end
of 2023. With the proactive measures and business
friendly initiatives of the Telangana government, the
Toy manufacturing sector is poised for rapid growth

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Retail and eCommerce

https://invest.telangana.gov.in/retail/

Retail and eCommerce sectors have been gaining a lot Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
of prominence in Telangana in the last few years. The
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has
Indian ecommerce sector is on an upward trajectory
been set up to democratize the ecommerce sector
and is on its way to becoming the third largest market
in India and make it more inclusive and accessible to
in the world by 2030.
consumers. The idea of Open Network goes beyond
Hyderabad Retail Summit 2023 the current platform-centric digital commerce model
where the buyer and seller must use the same platform/
application to do a business transaction. Instead, in
ONDC’s network-centric model, so long as platforms/
applications are connected to the open network, buyers
and sellers can transact no matter what platform/
application they use to be digitally visible.
Telangana State GlobalLinker is now a network partner
for ONDC. This means that buyers and sellers that
have created their online stores with GlobalLinker, now
have the option to join ONDC. This will vastly improve
their visibility and they will be part of what is being
called ‘everyone’s commerce’ where anyone can sell
and everyone can buy from each other online.
Retailers Association of India (RAI) hosted the second ONDC Awareness Workshop
edition of its Hyderabad Retail Summit (HRS) on April
19, 2023 at the Hotel ITC Kohenur Hyderabad. This Government of Telangana, along with ONDC, TS
edition of HRS was aimed to help retailers find the right GlobalLinker and FTCCI organized a session on ‘How
partners for taking their retail business to the next level. Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) can be
a game changer for businesses’ at FTCCI. Through
The Hyderabad Retail Summit (HRS) 2023, hosted in- the event, the Govt. and ONDC team emphasized the
depth panel discussions on topics such as The Art of importance of ONDC in democratizing e-commerce
Retail Strategy: Balancing Innovation and Tradition, businesses as UPI did for payments across India. The
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Adapting to Changing digital platform Telangana State GlobalLinker has
Retail Technology, and Navigating CX: Building Loyalty become ONDC compliant, and any seller onboarded
Through Customer Experience. Sharing valuable onto the platform will be discoverable to consumers
insights on these panels were some prominent faces of across India through other platforms which are
the retail industry. ONDC compliant.

ONDC Awareness workshop

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MSME

https://invest.telangana.gov.in/msme-full/

Telangana State has an estimated 26 lakh MSMEs with their products to customers across India. Telangana
micro-enterprises alone accounting for more than government in collaboration with Meesho, is working
25 lakh units and the remaining units are small and with MSMEs in the State and providing them a platform
medium enterprises. MSMEs are the largest employers to launch and grow their businesses online. Meesho is
in the State after agriculture and construction sectors. currently conducting training modules through local
During FY-2022-23, Government of Telangana associations to help MSMEs understand the basics of
undertook initiatives and partnered with various running an online business including Seller account
institutions to support MSMEs. creation, Cataloguing Process, Marketing. Meesho will
also provide ongoing support to address queries and
Govt. Collaborations to support MSMEs help MSMEs in driving further business growth after
initial activation.
MoU with Invoicemart
MoU with Just Dial
Government of Telangana
signed an MoU in March 2022
with Justdial, one of India’s
largest search engines, in
a bid to digitize MSMEs in the State. The partnership
will help MSMEs adapt to ways of doing business
digitally, guide them to realise their full marketing
potential, and reach out to customers in an effective
way. Besides getting access to Justdial’s deep reach
and penetration in the market, Justdial also aims to
provide these MSMEs access to the brand’s other
offerings soon like JD Mart, India’s fastest growing B2B
An MoU was signed between Government of platform, JD Xperts, a platform for on-demand home
Telangana and Invoicemart on 3rd March 2023 to services and JD Pay, an online payment system for
create awareness amongst State MSMEs about the traders, businesses of all size. The MoU will also help
TReDS platform through seminars, workshops and one- increase the ease of doing online business for MSMEs
on-one meetings. TReDS is an electronic platform for in Telangana. Just Dial will provide registered MSMEs
facilitating the financing / discounting of trade of the State with free listing facilities and other services
receivables of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises under the MoU for a period of 3 years.
(MSMEs) through multiple financiers. The collaboration
will also support popularization of the Invoicemart SIDBI Meeting and MoU Updates
platform and onboarding of more MSMEs on the Dr. Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Principal Secretary Industries &
platform from the State. Commerce Dept. met Shri. Sivasubramanian Ramann,
IA&AS, CMD of SIDBI along with Industries dept. officials
MoU with Meesho
to discuss points of collaboration between SIDBI and
Government of Telangana Govt. of Telangana on 30th August 2022. Telangana
signed an MoU on 9th November Industrial Health Clinic and T-Hub officials were also
2022 with Meesho which part of the discussion meeting.
operates an online marketplace
Government of Telangana had signed an MoU with
www.meesho.com and the Meesho
SIDBI in January 2022, under which a 2-member
app, that enables sellers to sell
PMU team is working closely with Industries dept. to

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MSME

of technology platforms to effectively deliver MSME

support services at scale; and (d) private sector i.e.,
the key role of the private sector in delivering services
to MSMEs. RAMP supports this overall Programme and
focuses primarily on building capacity of National and
State level agencies, build platforms for provision of
critical services to MSMEs and enhancing outcomes
from competitiveness related schemes.
Currently, KPMG has been finalized as the consulting
agency for preparation of the Strategic Investment
Plan (SIP). The consultation process has started
and the agency will conduct a comprehensive and
detailed diagnostic exercise covering the entire
state of Telangana. The SIP document will provide
an overview of MSME ecosystem in the State and
also identify challenges with respect to the MSMEs in
the state and prescribe a roadmap to enhance their
support the MSME ecosystem in Telangana. As part competitiveness. A roadmap of 8-10 years will be
of the engagement, Dr. Jayesh Ranjan launched prepared for enhancing performance of MSME sector
a Compendium of MSME Schemes and Induction in the State. The implementation period for RAMP is 4
cum Orientation Manual on Cluster Development on years. Ministry of MSMEs will provide funding support for
August 18. The document is now uploaded on the implementation of projects selected by their committee
industries website. post submission of SIP document to MoMSME.
Other projects underway are Investor facilitation cell TS GlobalLinker Updates
concept for DICs, preparation of model cluster visit
program, MoUs with NSIC, KVIC etc. to pool resources
on awareness programs, development of State
Credit guarantee model for MSMEs, preparation of
Telangana State MSME profile, collaboration with
TSIIC to extend credit facility to MSMEs in industrial
parks, impact evaluation of TIHCL schemes etc.

Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance

(RAMP)
“Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance”
(RAMP) is a USD 808 million (Rs 6,062.45 crore) World
Bank assisted programme, supporting various COVID
Resilience and Recovery Interventions of the Ministry of
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME).
Launched based on the recommendations from the UK
Sinha Committee report in June 2019, the programme
has two result areas (i) Strengthening Institutions and
the Governance of the MSME program; (ii) Support for Release of ‘Indian Business Portal’ by Mr. K. T. Rama Rao and
Malavika Jaggi of TS GlobalLinker
Firm Capabilities, Access to Markets, and Access to
Finance. The four recurring themes across interventions Mr. K. T. Rama Rao opened up ‘Indian Business Portal’
in the two Result areas include – (a) gender i.e., - www.indianbusinessportal.in for the businesses
improving outcomes for women entrepreneurs through of Telangana which is an international trade hub,
improved access to finance and MSME support connecting Indian exporters with foreign buyers.
programs; (b) greening i.e., supporting the adoption This digital platform aims to facilitate matchmaking
of Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production between sellers and buyers across a very wide range of
(RECP) practices by MSMEs; (c) technology i.e., use products and services, including GI products from India.

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MSME

Indian Business Portal already hosts 2500+ Indian sellers and is witnessing foreign buyer queries from across the
world. Early success has led to the extensive outreach program by GlobalLinker for seller onboarding and by
Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) for buyer onboarding.

TS GlobalLinker Growth Talk Series

The GlobalLinker Growth Talk series brings together the forces of industry specialists and domain experts to share
practical knowledge with the member MSMEs. Several webinars were organized during the year for MSMEs on
important topics such as-

Union Budget 2023: Impact of Budget

on MSMEs – Budget highlights and new
initiatives & schemes were presented in the
special webinar by an expert CA, just after
the budget was released.

Indian Business Portal Seller Meet –

Dedicated training sessions for exporters are
conducted every fortnight throughout the
year to explain the process of onboarding
on the Indian Business Portal as well as its
importance and benefits.

DigitALL: Digital Growth for All with Digital

Innovation & Connections – Unique
webinar was organized for Women’s Day
to recognize entrepreneurs and provide
relevant business solutions by industry &
government lady experts.

How to Get More Visitors to Your Online

Store Through SEO – Special webinar
session was conducted by an SEO expert
explaining why Search Engine Optimization
(SEO) is important and how customers are
searching for products.

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Telangana State Leather Industries
Promotion Corporation Limited (TSLIPC)
https://invest.telangana.gov.in/

Objectives of TSLIPC GOI at Armoor (V&M), Nizamabad District. The State

• Promotion of Leather Industry in Telangana State Government has released amount of Rs.2.61 Crs. as
State Matching Share and the Government of India
• Skill Upgradation / Training Programme to SC
has released Rs. 2.00 Crs. towards 1st installment of its
Leather Artisans and Unemployed Youth
matching share of Rs. 7.39 Crs. The project impact is as
• Marketing Activities to meet the Leather/ Alternative
follows:
goods demand of the various Govt. Depts. and
Government Agencies • The total number of plots in the Mini Leather Park
would be 150
Promotion of Leather Activities in Telangana • The project envisages direct employment of 1000
and indirect employment to 500 people
Telangana State Leather Industries Promotion
Corporation Limited (TSLIPC) has signed an agreement • Laying of Roads, leveling and construction of
(MoU) with Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), compound wall has started
Chennai for Development of 6 Mini Leather Parks under
Marketing Activities
PPP model as follows:
TSLIPC Marketing activities involve fulfillment of the
Mini Leather Land in demand of leather products / footwear to Government
S. No. District
Park Acres
Departments such as Social Welfare/ Tribal Welfare,
Mahabub- Telangana Minorities, Police Department, National
1 Pollepally 25.00
nagar Academy for Construction (NAC), etc.
2 Dandempally Nalgonda 25.06 S.No Year TSLIPC Sales (in Rs.)
3 Mandamarri Mancherial 24.00 1 2015-16 3,06,63,439
4 Jinkunta Nagarkurnool 25.00 2 2016-17 3,86,66,422

5 Rukmapur Karimnagar 40.01 3 2017-18 8,60,85,655

4 2018-19 16,44,49,848
6 Mallemadugu Khammam 25.13
5 2019-20 13,00,00,000
Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai 6 2020-21 34,00,000
would provide assistance for inviting, engaging and 7 2021-22 97,35,166
partnering with the Multi National Companies (MNCs)
and Mega Leather Units (MLUs) which would also Skill Upgradation Training Programmes
provide scope for local companies to be part of the TSLIPC has provided Skill Upgradation Training
supply chain under PPP model. Programme to SC youth from all the Districts of
After establishment of MNC’s in the Leather Park, a Telangana State in reputed institutions such as:
Leather Cluster with ancillary units will be developed i) 1 year Training programme in Central Leather
for assisting the MNC units. These ancillary units Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai
would be developed by encouraging local SC trained ii) 6 months Training programme in Footwear Design
candidates. Preparation of DPRs is under process. and Development Institute (FDDI), Hyderabad
iii) Training in Leather Goods Table Work Operator,
Armoor Leather Cluster in Nizamabad
Leather and Rexene Goods Maker (MES) and
Under MSME Cluster Development Progamme, TSLIPC Leather Goods Salesman (MES) in Coordination
has proposed to setup Industrial Infrastructure with Andhra Pradesh Productivity Council (APPC)
Development Center, under MSE – CDP scheme of

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Telangana State Trade Promotion
Corporation (TSTPC)
https://tstpc.telangana.gov.in/

Consequent to the bifurcation of erstwhile state has been taken to make it operational by appointing
of Andhra Pradesh and APTPC in 2014, Telangana an O&M Operator
State Trade Promotion Corporation Ltd. (TSTPC) was • Development of Multi Modal Logistics Park near
incorporated on 27.09.2014 under the Companies Hyderabad
Act 2013 with a mandate to promote external trade
Government has nominated TSTPC as an
by taking up trade promotional activities, creating
Implementing Agency for development of Multi
logistics infrastructure and continue the existing
Modal Logistics Park (MMLP). MMLP is being
business of manufacture and sale of Golkonda brand
developed jointly with National Highways Logistics
notebooks and other paper products to Govt. Welfare
Management Ltd. (a subsidiary of National
Departments and Open Market.
Highways Authority of India) and Rail Vikas Nigam
Demerger proposals of APTPC (Assets & Liabilities at Parkibanda village near Toopran, Manoharabad
and Staff) as on 01.6.2014 have been approved by the Mandal, Medak District. The process of acquiring
Expert Committee and the same was submitted to the the land required, i.e. 300 – 350 acres, is in progress.
Government for approval. Approval of the Government
MMLP will be a freight handling facility with rail
is awaited.
and road accessibility, comprising of Container
Activities of TSTPC Terminals, cargo terminals, warehouses, cold
storages, facilities for mechanized handling and
Manufacture and sale of “Golkonda” brand value-added services such as customs clearances
note books and Plain Copier Paper with bonded storage yards, testing facilities etc.,
TSTPC is in the business of manufacture and sale
of note books since 1979-80. TSTPC has its own
infrastructure – Godowns and Administrative Building.
It has achieved sales target of Rs. 54 Crs. during the FY
2022-23.

Trade Promotion and other activities

• TSTPC is working with various industry chambers
including Federation of Export Organisation
(FIEO), DGFT, EEPC India, Federation of Telangana
Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI),
various Industrial Associations to conduct Export
Awareness Programmes in Districts
• TSTPC supported MSMEs and Startups in the Food
Processing Sectors to showcase their products by
Establishment of Logistic facilities
setting up Telangana State Pavilion in the Indus
• Established a Container Freight Station in an area Food 2023 Expo in Hyderabad
of 7.01 acres at Mamidipally, Opp. to Hardware Park,
• Conducted Export Awareness Programme for the
near RGI Airport, Hyderabad for the use of trade
General Managers of District Industries Centers, of
and industry in Hyderabad and surrounding districts
Industries Department and Zonal Managers of TSIIC
for the purpose of bonding and de-bonding their
Ltd. in March 2023 in association with Directorate of
export / import cargo, Customs clearance, stuffing
Industries, GoT
and de-stuffing of containers etc. Necessary action

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Telangana State Trade Promotion Corporation (TSTPC)

DGFT Workshop GM DIC workshop

Indus Food Event FTCCI awareness program

SNA for Raising and Accelerating of MSME Performance (RAMP)

The Government of Telangana in October 2022 has nominated TSTPC Ltd. as State Nodal Agency for the RAMP
Scheme of the Government of India. M/s KPMG Consultancy Organisation is engaged for preparation of strategic
investment proposals for the MSME Sector in the State of Telangana.

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Sugar Department

https://invest.telangana.gov.in/

Department of Sugar has been working for self as Confectionary, Beverages, Food processing and to
sustenance in Sugar & Ethanol production to achieve some extent transport, farm machinery etc.
the objectives of New Biofuel policy and meet the
The government of India has set a target of 43 Crs. Ltrs
Ethanol Blending Petrol targets. In this regard, the
of Ethanol to be supplied by Telangana State towards
Department has taken steps for improving Production
Ethanol Blending Petrol Program so as to reach 20%
of Sugarcane, Sugar, Biofuel, etc., by diversification
blending by 2025.
of sugar industry for promoting new distilleries and
expanding existing distilleries under the new policy The Sugar industry is providing annual employment of
of Government thereby strengthening the sugar not less than 30,000 by direct & indirect in Sugar, Power
industry and stabilising the farm income of rural & Ethanol production and contributing revenue to the
community and sustenance of sugarcane cultivation exchequers through GST on Sugar, Ethanol, Molasses
in Telangana. It is a fact that the Sugar industry is the and other by-products besides taxes on raw materials
only source for driving different ancillary industries such used in the industry.

Overview of Sugar Industry

Capacity Optimum Cane Distillery
Cogen Installed
Name of the Year of Crushing Per Required for 130 Installed
S. No Capacity
Sugar Factory Establishment Day (MT.s) Days Season Capacity
(MW)
(TCD) (Lakh MTs) (KLPD)
A COOPERATIVE UNITS

Nizamabad Coop sugars,

1 1964-1965 1250 1.63 0.0 0.00
Nizamabad

B GOVERNMENT JOINT VENTURE UNITS

2 NDSL-Bodhan 1951-1952 3500 4.55 31.5 20.00

3 NDSL-Medak 1987-1988 2500 3.25 30.0 0.00
4 NDSL-Metpally 1980-1981 2500 3.25 0.0 0.00

C PRIVATE UNITS

5 Ganpati Sugars Sangareddy 1996-1997 5000 6.50 30.0 15.00

6 Trident Sugars Zaheerabad 1972-1973 3500 4.56 0.0 0.00

7 Gayatri Sugars Kamareddy 1997-1998 3500 4.55 45.0 6.00

8 Gayatri Sugars, Maagi 2006-2007 3500 4.55 0.0 16.25

Kakatiya Sugars
9 1991-1992 3200 4.16 0.0 16.70
Kallur
Madhucon Sugars
10 1983-1984 3500 4.55 64.0 24.20
Rajeswara Puram

11 Krishnaveni Sugars Kothakota 2010-2011 3500 4.55 120.0 28.20

Sector Total (Working Sugar mills) 25700 33.41 259.0 106.35

Grand Total (Including defunct mills) 35450 46.09 320.5 126.35

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Sugar Department

Performance - Sugar
Statement Showing The Cane Area , Cane Growers, Cane Crushed, Sugar Made, Recovery & FRP Paid To Farmers
For 2022-23 Crushing Season In Telangana State

No Of Crushing Total Price

Cane Cane Sugar FRP
Sugar Capacity of No of paid with
Area Crushed Bagged Recovery paid
Mills In working mills Farmers additional
(In Ha) (Lakh MTs.) (Lakh MTs.) (Rs. Cr)
Operation (TCD) price (Rs. Cr)

7 25700 32761 23484 24.63 2.61 10.62 805 813

Performance - Ethanol & Co-Gen Power

Statement Showing Ethanol Produced & Supplied To OMCs, Co-Gen Power Produced & Supplied To Power Grid
For 2021-22 Crushing Season In Telangana State as on 12-04-2022

Total No Distillery In- Ethanol pro- Ethanol supplied Co-Gen Co-Gen Surplus power
of Mills In stalled capacity duced (Kilo to OMCs (Kilo Bulk installed ca- produced supplied to
Operation (KLPD) Bulk Litres) Litres) pacity (MW) (MU) Grid (MU)

7 259.00 42558 18535 126.35 195.85 121.19

The state requirement of sugar is 7.39 Lakh MTs. (19.4 • Creating awareness among entrepreneurs and
Kg X 3.89 Crs. population), and the balance sugar encouraging them for establishment / development
requirement is being met from the neighbouring states. of sugar complexes with diversification of
existing units
The Sugar department is enforcing various Central
and State Acts & rules and has ensured cane price • Promoting ancillary units and allied food processing
units by utilising the schemes announced by Govt.
payment to farmers. Department encouraged
of India. The vision is to achieve the concept of
farmers for sugarcane plantation and achieved
manufacturing hub in rural areas with an endeavor
20000 Hectares as on date and is estimated to
to generating more employment in the rural agro
reach 20000+ Hectares for the ensuing 2023-24
based industry sector
crushing season, by supplying various inputs &
infrastructural developmental activities on subsidy Encouraging Project Proponents in Biofuel
basis through Cane Development Councils in the (Ethanol) With Various Incentives
factory zones with contributions of Sugar factories &
• The Government of India has approved 29
Cane farmers. Sugar factories are also encouraging
applications of the project proponents of Telangana
farmers by extending incentives, loans, subsidies
state with capacity of 5713 KLPD and recommended
etc., to sugarcane farmers so as to increase the
for maximum loan amount of Rs.4240 Crs. under
cane areas/productions in their jurisdiction. interest subvention scheme with annual production
capacity of 171.39 Crs. Ltrs of Ethanol
Intervention of Department for Cane
• Another 5 applications directly received by the
Development & Diversification of Industry
state Govt. for setting up of 5 units with capacity of
• Motivating industry to encourage farmers by 1648 KLPD and with annual production capacity of
providing inputs, subsidies etc 19.44 Crs. Ltrs of Ethanol
• Encouraging/ supporting Research station by • The state Govt. is offering Exemption / Remission of
providing budget for development of High Yielding stamp duty on registration of land and also Land
Varieties conversion charges
• Coordinating with Agriculture & Horticulture Dept. • Subsidy on capital invested and interest on capital
for implementation of Farm mechanization and
• Reimbursement of SGST etc
drip scheme
• Promoting the modified scheme to entrepreneurs
and encouraging them to participate

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Sugar Department

• Facilitation in arranging land, to get all clearances • For revival and running of closed three NDSL units
for new distilleries located at Bodhan, Mombojipally and Muthyampet
to produce Ethanol directly from sugarcane
Current Status of NDSL • To reopen one NDSL distillery located at Bodhan and
In view of NCLAT, Delhi judgement to set aside the one Nizam sugars distillery located at Mombojipally
liquidations orders issued by NCLT Hyderabad, and also to avail the benefits of policies announced
the Department is giving wide publicity to invite by GOI
entrepreneurs to participate as strategic partners.

Sugar Industry Complex- (Sugar / Distillery / Co-Gen Units)

Sugarcane Cultivation / Production/ Harvesting

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Research and Innovation Circle
of Hyderabad (RICH)
https://rich.telangana.gov.in/

Launched in 2017 by the Government of Telangana,

RICH aims to solve complex local and national
Milestones Achieved
challenges by facilitating collaborative networks
between diverse stakeholders in the research and Domain
Startups
innovation space. RICH is also the Hyderabad Science Mentors Workshops
Supported 27
and Technology Cluster, an initiative spearheaded by Onboarded 35 Organized 21
(9 in last year)
the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to Government (Last 6 months)
of India. As part of this initiative, RICH has initiated
multidisciplinary projects in the areas of agriculture,
sustainability, nutrition, health, waste management Funds Raised by
and more. One on One
start-ups in Institutional
Mentoring
last 6 months Connects 25
RICH operates in 3 major sectors: Food and Agriculture, Sessions >65
>4.5 Cr
Lifesciences and Sustainability.

Transformational major initiatives clinical validation, usability assessment, business model

evaluation, and market access. Our focus on evaluating
cceleration
A Initiative for Devices and
business models and go-to-market strategies ensures
Diagnostics that startups are well-positioned to reach potential
The Acceleration Initiative for Devices and Diagnostics customers and gain traction in the market.
(AID) programme addresses the medical devices
The program includes three components. Firstly, it
sector by identifying and nurturing start-ups in this
offers structured industrial mentorship to startups,
space for regional, national and global impact.
focusing on validation, market access, and
The AID programme provides structured support for
regulatory aspects. Secondly, it facilitates market
clinical advice, regulatory compliance, go-to-market
access for validated technologies through public
strategies, and access to funding and market access
and private healthcare channels. Finally, it launches
through workshops and mentoring.
testbeds for the startups for their large-scale clinical
AID Cohort-3 start-ups are: Akumen Artificial validation, usability assessment, and business model
Intelligence, Alfaleus, Chemioptic, Denevo Bio- evaluation. The goal of Project Tej is to support
Innovations, Heart Health, Kan Innovations, and accelerate the development of healthcare
Padmaseetha, Symbionic and Transform SciTech. innovations in India, ultimately improving healthcare
outcomes for the population.
Several of our start-ups from the AID cohort 1 & 2
have won prestigious awards and recognitions from Scholarship and Mentorship for Women in
the industry. Recently, Briota Technologies Pvt Ltd.,
STEM
Urvogelbio Private Ltd, and Primary Healthtech won the
ZS award which is a prestigious healthcare innovation
award that aims to acknowledge and applaud
innovation in healthcare by leveraging data, analytics,
Milestones Achieved
and advanced technology to achieve accessible and
affordable healthcare outcomes for all. Startups Supported 9 Hospitals Onboarded 15

Project Tej
In collaboration with Xynteo and Cyient, RICH, through Studies Completed 4 Ongoing Studies 5
Project Tej, helps start-ups in the medtech space with

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Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH)

Education and Careers We have identified and documented 25 climate-

resilient practices from three regions in Telangana
Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH)
- Wetland (Nalgonda), Garden land (Mahbubabad),
and Syngene International Ltd. officially launched a
and Dryland (Zaheerabad). The selection of these
Scholarship and Mentoring programme in November
regions was based on their unique climatic conditions,
2022 to encourage women to pursue education and
soil types, and crop varieties. Our team worked closely
careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
with local farmers and agricultural researchers to
Mathematics (STEM).
identify these effective practices that are adaptable
The programme has selected 25 women students to changing climatic conditions.
from across India in its first year and will provide
We believe that the inclusion of these practices in
them with mentoring and sponsorship for a period
the DiCRA platform will have a significant impact on
of 3-6 months. Some students have already started
promoting sustainable agriculture practices globally.
their internships since January 2023. The aim of the
By providing access to this information, we hope to
programme is to increase the number of women
enable scientists and practitioners worldwide to adopt
opting for STEM careers and create a self-sustaining
climate-resilient practices, leading to increased food
network of women professionals in STEM. The selected
security and a sustainable future for our planet.
candidates will receive a stipend ranging from Rs.
10,000 to Rs. 15,000. The students will be interning at
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Dr. Milestones Achieved
Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS), Dr. Reddy’s
Laboratories and Bharat Biotech.
Documented and
The funding partner for the programme is Biocon Mapped
complied a 10-minute
Foundation, the CSR arm of the Biocon Group, 25 Climate Resilient
video of the CRA
with RICH being its implementation partner. With Agriculture Practices
practices
this programme, RICH is taking significant steps
towards bridging the gender gap in STEM fields and
empowering women in India at the grassroots level. Developed a
Documented and
compendium and field
complied a 3-minute
story document of the
video for policy makers.
25 CRA practices

Team RICH with the 25 women students during the

launch of the programme.

UNDP- Data for Policy

In the past year, RICH has been committed to
achieving the goal of promoting climate-resilient
agriculture practices on a global scale. The main
focus was to map these practices on the UNDP-Data
on the Climate Resilient Agriculture (DiCRA) platform,
making them readily accessible to scientists and
practitioners worldwide. Farmers from Garden land, Dryland and Wetland
farming ecosystems of Telangana

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Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH)

Green Hydrogen Valley of Foreign Affairs and is one of the many projects under
the Indo-Norwegian Task Force on Energy.
Aimed at developing a green hydrogen valley in the
Telangana region, RICH is taking significant steps The consortium members signed the consortium
by bringing together the major players in the green agreement in the presence of his excellency Hans
hydrogen space. Jacob Frydenlund, Norwegian Ambassador to India
and Shri. Dinesh Jagdale, Joint Secretary of the
A meeting was organised in Hyderabad by RICH
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
and the Department of Science and Technology,
Government of India (DST), aimed at conceptualising The project focuses on Demand Response Driven
a green hydrogen valley in the state of Telangana, Energy Advancement (DREAMS). It leverages digital
through stakeholder consultations on green hydrogen. technology and social sciences to showcase
the potential of intelligent and automated load
RICH held significant discussions with key industry
management through Demand Response (DR). This
stakeholders such as NTPC Renewable Energy Limited,
project will enhance energy access, renewable energy
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited R&D (BHEL), the
penetration and energy efficiency for consumers and
Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), the Heavy Water Board
energy utilities.
(HWB), the Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd
(RFCL), the International Advanced Research Centre The learnings, bottlenecks and results from the project
for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), IIT will create pathways for Utilities and policymakers
Hyderabad, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and for wide-scale implementation of Demand Response
Indian Railways, Kesoram Cements among others. programmes pan India.
Furthermore, RICH intends to remain a significant
facilitator in this endeavour by identifying several
industry specific use cases for Green Hydrogen.

Representatives from RICH, BSES Yamuna Power Limited

(BYPL), BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), Noida Power
Company Limited (NPCL) and Hans Jacob Frydenlund,
Norwegian Ambassador to India and Shri. Dinesh Jagdale,
Joint Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy (MNRE)
Team RICH along with stakeholders from the Green Hydrogen
space consisting of Producers, Consumers, Systems Integrators,
Research Institutions, and government representatives
KisanMitr
Demand Response Driven Energy The project aims to enhance Indian farmers’
Advancement self-reliance through actionable insights and
recommendations derived from diverse government
An industry and research consortium being led by data sources. By leveraging data analytics, the project
Smart Innovation Norway (SIN) in collaboration with provides personalized recommendations on crop
Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH), selection, land management, and resource utilization
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), to improve productivity, reduce risks, and enhance
BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), BSES Rajdhani farmers’ livelihoods. Collaborating with government
Power Limited (BRPL), And NOIDA POWER COMPANY agencies and stakeholders, the project uses high-
LIMITED (NPCL) will be working on demonstrating quality data and effective analytical models to
Demand Side Energy Management. The above project transform Indian agriculture and enable data-driven
consortium is being funded by The Norwegian Ministry decision-making for greater self-reliance.

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Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH)

Key insights/Contribution – RICH Startups pitched to leaders from the VC firms and
• KisanMitr currently has 440 Agri technologies on Corporates today as part of the demo day organised
the portal by Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC), Research
• Benefitting farmers with market access, link-up with and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH), T-Hub
FPOs, access to information related to agricultural in association with IKP Knowledge Park, CIE IIIT
technologies and the latest innovations Hyderabad and Atal Incubation Centre - CCMB

Ecosystem Strengthening
Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme
One of the key programmes under the Startup India
umbrella is the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS).
The Scheme provides financial assistance to startups
for proof of concept, prototype development, product
trials, market-entry, and commercialisation. This helps
them move on to the next level, where they can raise Graduated start-ups along with programme mentors,
investments from angel investors or venture capitalists VC firms and partners
or seek loans from banks or financial institutions.
Key highlights: Up to Rs. 20 lakhs is available in the Partnerships: MoUs with various entities
form of a grant for validation of proof of concept,
prototype development, and product trials and, up to
Rs. 50 lakhs of investment is available for market entry,
commercialisation, and scaling-up.
The funds get distributed to start-ups through
incubators recognised by the government. Research
and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad is one such chosen
incubator. DROBOTS is the first beneficiary of the SISFS
through RICH.

MoU with Social Alpha

RICH CEO, Rashmi Pimpale with her team and DROBOTS’ team

Mission 10X
MoU with Indian Centre for Social Transformation (CST)
Mission 10X is a collaborative initiative of the Telangana
Incubators and Accelerators group to support early
revenue stage start-ups by providing market access,
corporate connects, and funding opportunities for
scale-up. For over 3-months, startups have received
guidance on market access strategy from the resident
mentors Dr. Ambuj Chaturvedi and Mr. Bhanu Prakash
Reddy Varla through the cohort.

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Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH)

MoU with National Institute for Micro, Small, and Medium

MoU with Malla Reddy Health City
Enterprises (NI-MSME)

MoU with Lepra Society MoU with St. Pauls College of Pharmacy

MoU with Kauvery Hospitals MoU with Samunnati

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Telangana Industrial
Health Clinic Ltd. (TIHCL)
http://tihcl.telangana.gov.in/

Telangana Industrial Health Clinic Ltd (TIHCL), an • As per G.O. Rt. No.78 dated 14.05.2019, any request
innovative institution was promoted by Government for release of pending incentives, under T-IDEA
of Telangana in the year 2017 to provide holistic Scheme, on priority basis to Micro and Small
help to the stressed Micro and Small enterprises in Manufacturing Entrepreneurs shall be routed
Manufacturing space (MSEs) suffering from various through TIHCL. Accordingly, up to March 2023,
problems, particularly in the areas of inadequate TIHCL has handled 488 Priority Release cases and
financial support, financial stress, and incipient submitted views / observations to the Government.
sickness. Its long-term goal is to improve the ecosystem This has enabled these MSE units, which are
surrounding this segment of the industry so that the under stress, to receive the sanctioned Subsidy /
incidence of stress and sickness can be brought down Incentives on priority and to come out of the stress
conditions
over a period of time. The Company is registered as
a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) with RBI. • Up to 31st March 2023, TIHCL has received
TIHCL adopted new approaches in identifying and 550 enquiries, out of which 57 units were
evaluating stressed Enterprises in the State. funded amounting to Rs.776.10 Lakh and
many other enquiries were resolved without
Key Activities during FY 2022-23 financial intervention
• TIHCL continued their efforts in Doorstep
engagement with the Micro and Small entrepreneurs
who are facing stress at the industrial clusters, with
a view to enhancing their involvement such that
adequate help can be provided to them. This
engagement intends to resolve the issues, financial
or non-financial, faced by the businesses at the
ground level
• TIHCL participated in an Outreach Program
conducted by DIC, Nirmal, wherein 150 promoters
participated
• TIHCL is engaged with Industrial Associations and
IALAs for identifying the needy MSEs in Telangana
• TIHCL along with the Center for Economic Social
Studies (CESS) conducted a study on the health
of the enterprises and collected information of TIHCL entered into an MoU with Cruz management on
development of innovative solutions for MSMEs
380 micro and small units in Cherlapally Industrial
Park, analyzed the reasons for sickness / stress and
guided the entrepreneurs to come out of the same
• TIHCL has opened their operations for new micro
and small enterprises. TIHCL shall provide financial
assistance for new units after evaluation of
proposals
• TIHCL has entered into an MoU with consulting
agency Crux Management to collaborate on the
development of innovative solutions to address
challenges faced by MSEs
TIHCL participated in outreach program at DIC, Nirmal district

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Digital Employment Exchange of
Telangana (DEET)
https://www.tsdeet.com/

Digital Employment Exchange of Telangana (DEET) is for Employment Promotion & Training in Twin Cities
an AI & ML driven skill training, job search recruitment (SETWIN), State Council of Educational Research
platform connecting job seekers, job providers and (SCERT), Telangana Skill Development for Nurses (TSDN),
skill providers through a mobile app and web portal. Telangana State Society for Training and Employment
It is a singular medium for the government to reach Promotion (TSSTEP) and many more. Aggregated more
out to young citizens and help them find the right job than 580+ courses on the platform. These courses are
opportunity, through a technology that is most popular visible to all the workforce to understand the offerings
amongst them. and share their initial interest.
DEET has been able to support skilled, semi-skilled DEET Awareness Programs (Career Guidance,
and unskilled workforce in tier-1, tier-2 and tier-3 cities
Resume Building and Job Prep)
along with creating various awareness campaigns for
college students, workforce and industry associations. The DEET team Conducted webinars and seminars
DEET platform is enabling every individual who has in topics like career guidance, resume building,
the intent to explore skill programs and opportunities interview preparation in all the Polytechnic Colleges,
and the platform is available in more than 8+ regional ITI’s, Government Degree Colleges across Telangana,
languages such as Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Urdu, with help from Education Department (CCETS) and
Oriya, Gujarati and English. Technical Education. More than 50+ sessions were
conducted this year, along with regular job fairs. In
Activities in FY 2022-2023 these awareness programs, more than 6500+ students
participated across Telangana.
DEET Skill Development Courses
DEET partnered with various public and private DEET Job Fairs
organizations like National Skill Training Institute The DEET team conducted 3 Job Fairs with an aim to
(NSTI), NASSCOM, ICICI Foundation, TASK, Society provide instant job opportunities for the job seekers in

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Digital Employment Exchange of Telangana (DEET)

the Telangana region. The job fairs were conducted in: Important Statistics from FY 2022-23
• Kranthi Degree College
Vacancies Generated 249,424
• Vivekananda Degree College
• Rishi UBR PG College for Women Jobseekers Registered 4455

With more than 100+ participating companies, DEET Companies Registered 131
Job Fairs received 4500+ job applications to attend Newspaper & Online Article 300+
the fairs, 2300+ interviews were scheduled with 750+ Publications
candidates being shortlisted and hired. Job Fair Conducted 3

Partnerships & Collaborations Companies Participated 100+

• T-Hub: To provide job opportunities for startups Job Seekers Registered 4500+
and entrepreneurs. Connected startups and
Interviews Attended 2500+
entrepreneurs with skilled professionals through the
DEET platform. Provided startups with access to a Shortlisted & Hired 900+
large pool of talented candidates
Upcoming Job Fair for Next Year 12+
• 91Springboard: To offer job opportunities for
freelancers and independent professionals.
Provided a platform for freelancers to showcase
their skills and connect with potential clients. Offered
job opportunities for professionals in various fields
including design, development and marketing
• Co-Work Zone: To offer job opportunities for
professionals working in shared workspaces.
Connected professionals with employers in various
industries including tech, finance, marketing, and
more. Provided access to a diverse pool of candidates
for employers looking to hire skilled professionals
• ICICI Foundation: To display all the courses offered
by ICICI Foundation to all the users of DEET
• SETWIN: To display all the courses offered by
SETWIN to all the users of DEET
• FTCCI: To offer access to job seekers for training
programs. This partnership provides learning
content for self-paced training of industry-leading
courses to registered job seekers associated with
FTCCI and also companies’ access to DEET to
provide them with the right talent and fulfill demand

DEET - Application Updates

• DEET - Multilanguage Job Search Portal
DEET platform is available in more than 8+
languages currently which include English, Telugu,
Hindi, Tamil, Urdu, Kannada, Oriya and Gujarati.
• DEET - iOS App
DEET platform is now available for users and
employers on iOS (App Store) platform.

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Telangana Social Impact Group
(T-SIG)

Telangana Social Impact Group (T-SIG), the official as health and nutrition, children’s education, equitable
CSR / Corporate Social Responsibility cell of the wages and better living conditions.
Telangana Government is a platform for Corporates,
This project has already positively impacted nearly
NGOs and Government Bodies to collaborate on
10,000 labourers (including 1100+ children) in FY
CSR activities. Established in 2018, T-SIG, a pro-bono
2022-23. Six Government departments are working
entity, aims to be a conduit between Corporate India,
together to make this happen: 1) Education 2) CHFW:
Government Departments and NGOs to accelerate
Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare 3)
the pace of CSR development in the State.
WDCW: Women Development and Child Welfare 4)
Other objectives include Labour 5) Civil Supplies 6) Law and Order: Police. The
implementation partner is Aide Et Action.
• Increase CSR Collaboration between Government
departments and Corporates Sponsors: Raghu Vamshi Group, Ficosa, Oppo
• Organise Round Table Events with a focus on
aspirational districts
• Increase branding and visibility of T-SIG in the
eco-system
• Increase Corporate volunteering opportunities
• Sustain/Enhance existing Corporate and NGO
relationships
The past 5 years of T-SIG’s existence has seen an
increase in CSR fund deployment in alignment with the
charters of various Corporates. This is also in pursuance
of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This includes making in-roads across the Corporate
network by liaising with various Industry bodies,
organising Round Tables to increase participation
on various thematic areas, creating repositories of
NGO proposals and identifying and assessing CSR
spends of Corporates in Telangana. There was also
a COVID-19 Warriors event that was organised in
November 2021 that felicitated and recognised more
than 1000 entities and individuals for going above and
beyond to help humanity during the pandemic.
2022-23 saw CSR impact worth Rs. 2.62 Crs. across
areas such as health, education, digital infrastructure
and the environment. There were a number of
successful CSR collaborations that benefitted
various Government departments in 2022-23. Some
of them are:
UDAAN: Migrant Labour Project – This project aims at
revitalizing the migrant labourer (brick kiln) community
in Ibrahimpatnam and Sangareddy districts thereby
enabling their holistic well-being on parameters such

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Telangana Social Impact Group (T-SIG)

Health Department - Two laparoscopic machines and Sponsor: Providence Health and Services
six vacuum pumps were installed in Siddipet General
Hospital and Gajwel Area Hospital in March 2022.
Sponsor: Electronic Corporation of India (ECIL)

Tribal Girls and Boys School (TSWREIS) - Digital

Infrastructure (laptops, routers, projectors, audio
speakers) were installed in 2 Tribal schools in
Secunderabad in July 2022 and March 2023 to
enhance the learning experience of the 400+ students.
Sponsor: Solera / Smart Drive India Pvt Ltd.

Collegiate and Technical Education (CTE)

Department - A Corporate learning session on ‘Acing
an Interview’ was held in May 2022 that benefitted
more than 1000 students.

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Telangana Social Impact Group (T-SIG)

Two Round Table Meetings with more than 60

Corporates that participated were organized on:
• ‘Incorporating Diversity & Inclusion in Indian CSR
projects’ in November 2022
• ‘Environmental Protection and Climate Action’ in
February 2023

Forest Department - 2000 saplings have been

planted over 5 acres in Chilkur in November 2022. An Cleft Surgeries in Mulugu District – Through Smile Train
MoU was signed for 3 years. Employees were present (NGO), cleft surgeries were carried out for children in
January 2023.
at the sapling plantation programme.
Sponsor: Sai Life Sciences

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Industry Events

Industry Awards 2022 FTCCI Excellence Awards-2021 on 4th July, at HICC,

Hyderabad. Sri Gowra Srinivas, Chairman, FTCCI
The Government of Telangana along with TS
Excellence Awards Committee said that the Awards are
GlobalLinker, announced winners of the ‘Industry Awards
instituted for recognizing outstanding contributions/
2022’ at the Annual Meeting on Beyond India@75 held
achievements in economic and social areas to
by CII. Introduced in 2017, the esteemed ‘Telangana
promote corporate and individual initiatives. FTCCI
State Industry Awards’ is a statewide competition that
received over 150 nominations for the award and will
recognizes and rewards exceptional achievements
be bringing out a special Coffee Table Book with write
made by Telangana based businesses, covering both
up on the Award Winners focusing on their outstanding
large & small organizations. The chief guest Mr. K. T.
achievement, future plans and message to the society.
Rama Rao , Hon’ble Minister for Industries felicitated the
Mr. K. T. Rama Rao said that Peace of doing business
28 winners.
is more important, for investors, than the Ease of Doing
Business (EoDB) levels of a State, and Telangana ranks
high on that count too.

CII Defence Conclave

CII Telangana organized its Sixth edition of Defence CII MAN’EXE 2022
Conclave with the theme ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence Confederation of Indian Industry in partnership with
Manufacturing – Modernisation through Indigenisation’ Government of Telangana organized the 18th edition of
on 17 November 2022 in Hyderabad. The Conclave its flagship Conference on Manufacturing Excellence,
discussed, deliberated and devised measures to Man’Exe–2022 with the theme “Role of Leadership in
address the challenges faced by the Defence sector Digital Manufacturing Excellence” on 18 November
in its pursuit of self-reliance (aatmanirbharta) and 2022 in Hyderabad. The Man’Exe-2022’ conference’s
the enhanced role of the private sector in meeting Inaugural Session was addressed by industry leaders
these objectives leveraging modern technologies. from manufacturing sector in Telangana.
The Conclave was also addressed by other eminent
speakers and was well attended by the industry
members, govt. and PSUs.

FICCI – Fireside chat with legal luminaries on

ADR for EoDB
FTCCI Excellence Awards 2021 FICCI organized a Fireside Chat session with Legal
Luminaries on ‘Importance of Alternate Dispute
The Federation of Telangana Chambers of
Resolution (ADR) in terms of Ease of Doing Business
Commerce and Industry organized Presentation of
(EoDB)’ along with IAMC on August 20 at Hyderabad.

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Industry Events

The session was attended by industry captains from

Telangana as well as legal practitioners in the ADR
space. Speaking on the occasion, former Supreme
Court Judge, Hon’ble Mr. Justice L Nageshwara Rao
said that foreign investments will increase if there is
confidence that the dispute will be resolved quickly.
Institutional arbitration must be promoted to avoid
delays and to make arbitration affordable.”
FTCCI Delegation to Thailand
A 15+ trade delegation visit was organized by Thai
Trade Center, Chennai, Department of International
Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce,
Thailand in collaboration with Federation of Telangana
Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI). This
trade mission facilitated by DITP enabled Telangana
FICCI Training Workshop on Plastic Packaging corporate to interact with Thai trade bodies and
have B2B meetings with over 40 exporters to source
The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate
raw materials, exchange, and explore trade and
Change (MoEFCC), GOI, and Central Pollution
investment opportunities in Thailand and to share
Control Board (CPCB) along with Federation of Indian
details of opportunities present in the state of
Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), GIZ and
Telangana. During the visit, FTCCI signed MoUs to
UNEP organised a “Training Workshop for Registration
promote trade and investments, invite startups, and
on Centralised Extended Producers Responsibility
follow up on the proposed JVs in furniture, agriculture
(EPR) Portal for Plastic Packaging” on 13th September
and food processing sector.
2022 in Hyderabad in a hybrid mode. The objective
of the training workshop was to provide an overview
of guidelines for extended producer responsibility on
plastic packaging, briefing PIBOs and PWPs on filling
up the online registration form. The training session was
attended by 75 participants in-person and around 150
participants on virtual mode.
CII MSME Summit 2022
CII Telangana organized the 5th edition of annual
event – MSME Summit with the theme ‘Empowering
MSMEs towards Sustainable Future’ on 29 November
2022 in Hyderabad. The objective of the Summit was
to bring together eminent experts and professionals
from the Industry and Government on a common
FICCI Seminar on Emerging Business & platform to share their visions towards the growth of
Financial Opportunities for Exporters MSME; to enhance their capacity building measures;
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and insights on Fund raising for MSMEs – New Age Options;
Industry (FICCI) in association with FTCCI and SBI create awareness on the various new schemes under
organized a seminar on “Emerging Business & Financial the Government of India’s (GOI) industry policies
Opportunities for Exporters” on 14th September 2022 in and deliberate on the Innovation and Mantra for
Hyderabad. The objective of the seminar was to brief sustainable business.
SME exporters on exporting avenues, government’s
export policies, financial support for exporters and
to create a platform for exporters to directly interact
with senior bankers and experts to access the funding
opportunity available for supporting and expanding
their businesses. The seminar was attended by 250
participants across the exporter community.

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Awards and Recognition

Telangana received award for

Best State in Ease of Doing
Business (EoDB)
Telangana has been recognized
as the State with the best Ease of
Doing Business (EoDB) reforms and
best E-Governance initiatives by the
Economic Times. Hon’ble Minister Mr. K.
T. Rama Rao and Principal Secretary
Dr. Jayesh Ranjan received the award
during the third edition of DigiTech
Conclave 2022.

Mission Bhagiratha bags

National Award
Telangana received the First
Prize for providing adequate
and potable water supply on
regular basis to rural households
under Mission Bhagiratha
in ‘Regularity’ category by
Government of India. Mission
Bhagiratha team comprising
of E-in-C Krupakar Reddy and
other senior officers received
the Award from the Union Jal
Shakthi Minister Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat in New Delhi on 2nd
October 2022 as part of Gandhi
Jayanti ‘Swachh Bharat Divas’
celebrations

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Contacts

Mr. K. T. Rama Rao Mr. Venkateshwarlu Sistla

Minister for Industries & Commerce MD & CEO, TIHCL
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ph.: 040 2345 3233 / 2345 0455 Ph.: +91 79016 74858

Dr. Jayesh Ranjan, IAS Mr. D. Srinivas Naik

Principal Secretary (FAC) Industries & Commerce Vice-Chairman and Managing Director TSLIPC
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ph.: 040 2345 4449 / 2345 2985 Ph.: +91 99493 59339

Dr. Jyoti Buddha Prakash, IAS Ms. Rashmi Pimpale

Secretary (Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts) CEO RICH
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ph.: 040 2322 1684 Ph.: +91 9890165511

Mr. E. Venkat Narsimha Reddy, IAS Ms. Vatsala Mishra

Vice Chairman & Managing Director OSD to Prl. Secy., Director (MSME, Retail)
Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Industries & Commerce (I&C) Department
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ph.: 040 2323 3596 Ph.: +91 88601 05064

Mr. Krishna Bhaskar, IAS Mr. Shakthi M. Nagappan

Director of Industries Director (Life Sciences & Pharma)
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ph.: 040 2344 1666 Ph.: +91 77027 78077
Mr. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, IFS
Special Secretary Mr. Praveen P.A.
Investment Promotion & External Engagement Director (Aerospace & Defence)
Industries & Commerce (I&C) Department Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] Ph.: +91 96427 30037
Ph.: +91- 9953577408

Mr. Bhadru Maloth, ITS Mr. Akhil Kumar Gawar

Director (Sugar) & Commissioner (Cane) Director (Food Processing)
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ph.: 040 2324 4293, Mob: +91 94936 03399 Ph.: +91 96427 30037

Mr. Rajkumar Ohatker Mr. Gopala Krishnan

Additional Director Commissionerate of Industries Director (Automotive & EV)
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ph.: 040 2344 1626 Ph.: +91 63799 68974

Mr. V. Madhusudan Mr. Mihir Parekh

Chief Executive Officer-Projects, TSIIC Director (Textiles & Apparel)
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ph.: +91 91337 12233 Ph.: +91 93230 29190

Mr. S. Suresh
Nodal Officer (TS-iPASS) & Joint Director, Ms. Aparna Bhumi
Commissionerate of Industries Director (Logistics)
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ph.: +91 96400 92967 Ph.: +91-9000333915

Mr. Venkata Sekhar Ms. Archana Suresh

IPO, Invest Telangana Head-Corporate Relations (T-Sig)
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ph.: +91 86886 54321 Ph.: +91 96765 36000

Ms. Sreeha Reddy Mr. Manikanth Challa

Coordinator - Invest Telangana, Nodal Officer-Toys, Chief Executive Officer (DEET)
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ph.: +91 70369 90999 Ph.: +91 9866345672

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Industries & Commerce Department
Government of Telangana
https://invest.telangana.gov.in/
http://www.industries.telangana.gov.in/