The leaders of united Andhra Pradesh had told the people of Telangana that the region would go dark if the state was divided. They said the power plants were in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema and that Telangana had nothing. Within nine years, Telangana had built one of the most robust power grids in India, with a per capita consumption of 2,126 units per year, 69.4 percent higher than the national average of 1,255 units. Transmission losses of 2.47 percent, among the lowest in the country, showed not just that the grid was large but that it worked efficiently. And the decision to provide free 24-hour power to all agricultural consumers, while every other state was metering and charging farmers, was a statement about what kind of government Telangana had chosen to be.
7,778 → 19,475 MW
Total Power Capacity, 2 June 2014 to 2023
More than doubled in nine years. Solar capacity alone grew from 74 MW to 5,865 MW, an 80-fold increase. 27.49 lakh agricultural connections receive 24 hours of free electricity, every day of the year. Transmission losses at 2.47% are among the lowest in the country. Rs.39,321 crore invested in strengthening the transmission and distribution network.
Power Sector: Complete Statistics
| Parameter | 02 June 2014 | 01 May 2023 | Addition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Contracted Capacity (MW) | 7,778 | 19,475 | 11,697 |
| Solar Capacity (MW) | 74 | 5,865 | 5,791 |
| Peak Demand (MW) | 5,661 (06.06.2014) | 15,497 (30.03.2023) | 9,836 |
| Max grid consumption (Million Units) | 128 (06.06.2014) | 297.89 (14.03.2023) | 169 |
| 400 KV Substations | 6 | 25 | 19 |
| 220 KV Substations | 51 | 103 | 52 |
| 132 KV Substations | 176 | 250 | 74 |
| Total EHT Substations | 233 | 378 | 145 |
| Total EHT Line Length (CKM) | 16,379 | 27,986 | 11,607 |
| 33 KV Substations | 2,138 | 3,200 | 1,062 |
| Distribution Line Length (Lakh KM) | 4.89 | 6.72 | 1.83 |
| Power Transformers | 3,272 | 5,672 | 2,400 |
| Distribution Transformers (Lakhs) | 4.67 | 8.56 | 3.89 |
| Agricultural Connections (Lakhs) | 19.03 | 27.49 | 8.46 |
| Total Consumers (Crores) | 1.11 | 1.78 | 0.67 |
| Key Achievement | Details |
|---|---|
| 24-hour free power to farmers | 27.49 lakh agricultural connections receive uninterrupted free power, every day. Gujarat charges 0.60 paisa and supplies only 8 hours. Telangana supplies 24 hours free. |
| Transmission losses | 2.47%, one of the lowest in the country |
| Per capita consumption | 2,126 units in 2021-22, against the national average of 1,255 units, 69.4% higher than India's average |
| Investment in T&D network | Rs.39,321 crore spent after state formation in strengthening transmission and distribution |
| Annual subsidy to DISCOMs, 2023-24 | Rs.11,500 crore for free agricultural power and subsidised domestic supply |
| Additional subsidy, 2016-17 to 2021-22 | Rs.9,161 crore over five years in additional support to distribution companies |
| Regularisation of outsourced workers | 22,722 outsourced persons regularised, the only state in India to do this |
| TSGENCO installed capacity | Thermal 4,042.50 MW, Hydel 2,441.76 MW, Solar 1 MW. Total TSGENCO 6,485.26 MW. Singareni Thermal additional 1,200 MW. |
| New capacity commissioned | KTPS-VII 800 MW, BTPS 1,080 MW, Jurala Hydel 240 MW, Pulichinthala Hydel 120 MW |
| Under construction | Yadadri Thermal Power Station 4,000 MW (5x800 MW) at Damarcherla, Nalgonda |
Roads and Infrastructure
The KCR government treated road construction not as a departmental function but as a state priority. As Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister, KTR drove Hyderabad's infrastructure transformation with the same energy he brought to the IT sector. The Strategic Road Development Programme, the Metro Rail expansion, the GHMC's Rs.67,000 crore infrastructure spend, and the modernisation of Hyderabad's roads, drains and public spaces were all executed under his direct oversight. Field level roads received attention that had never been given before. In Naxal-affected areas alone, 426 km of roads and 22 bridges were constructed at a cost of Rs.633.33 crore, opening regions that had been isolated for decades. Across the state, 8,218 km of two-lane roads were laid, 321 km of four-lane roads constructed and 382 bridges built in a single nine-year period.
8,218 km
Two-lane roads laid from 2014 to 2022, plus 321 km of four-lane and 39 km of six-lane roads
33
SRDP works completed in Hyderabad including 17 flyovers, 5 underpasses, 7 ROBs/RUBs, cable-stayed bridge and steel bridges
Rs.67,000 Cr
Infrastructure expenditure in Greater Hyderabad in seven years, transforming the city's roads, drainage, water supply and public spaces
| Roads and Buildings Achievement | Details |
|---|---|
| Two-lane roads laid, 2014 to 2022 | 8,218 km |
| Four-lane roads constructed | 321 km |
| Six-lane roads constructed | 39 km |
| Bridges constructed | 382 |
| Road repairs undertaken | 8,064 km |
| State highways maintained | 27,734 km total including 4,983 km national highways |
| ROBs/RUBs constructed | 23, at a cost of Rs.438.40 crore |
| Roads in Naxal-affected areas | 426 km roads and 22 bridges at Rs.633.33 crore |
| Integrated District Office Complexes | Sanctioned in 30 districts at Rs.1,649.62 crore. Completed in 20 districts. |
| New Secretariat | Dr. BR Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat constructed at Rs.617 crore. Inaugurated 30 April 2023. Gold rated by IGBC. |
| Police Command and Control Centre | State-of-the-art building in Banjara Hills at Rs.585 crore. Can monitor footage of one lakh cameras within a minute. |
| Martyrs Memorial | Constructed at Lumbini Park, Hussain Sagar at Rs.177.50 crore. 27-metre stainless steel stupa. |
| Ambedkar statue | 125-foot bronze statue, tallest in India, at Rs.146.50 crore. Unveiled 14 April 2023. |
Strategic Road Development Programme (SRDP), Hyderabad
| SRDP Component | Sanctioned | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Flyovers | 46 | 17 |
| Vehicle Underpasses | 7 | 5 |
| Road Over Bridges/Road Under Bridges | 7 | 7 |
| Junction improvements | 46 | Multiple |
| Cable-stayed and steel bridges (incl. Durgam Cheruvu) | 2 | 2 |
| Total project cost | Rs.5,937 crore | |
| Total works | 47 | 33 completed |
Metro Rail: The World's Largest PPP Metro
69 km
Hyderabad Metro Rail, Phase I, Three Corridors
The largest Public Private Partnership metro rail project in the country. 4.5 lakh passengers travel daily. 30 crore total passengers by December 2022. 50 prestigious awards received. Phase II: 31 km Airport Metro from Raidurg to Shamshabad, Rs.6,250 crore, foundation stone laid by CM KCR on 9 December 2022.
| Metro Rail Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Phase I total length | 69 km across three corridors |
| Corridor 1: Miyapur to LB Nagar | 29 km. Inaugurated 28 November 2017 by Prime Minister Modi and CM KCR. |
| Corridor 2: Nagole to Ameerpet | 20 km. Extended to Hi-Tech City 10 km, inaugurated 20 March 2019. |
| Corridor 3: JBS to Falaknuma | 10 km. Inaugurated 7 December 2020 by CM KCR. |
| Daily passengers | 4.5 lakh, back to pre-COVID levels |
| Total passengers since inception | 30 crore by December 2022 |
| Awards received | 50 prestigious national and international awards |
| Signalling system | First metro in India with Communication Based Train Control technology |
| Employment generated | Over 50,000 jobs through related industries |
| Phase II: Airport Metro | 31 km from Raidurg Mind Space Junction to Shamshabad Airport. Rs.6,250 crore. Foundation stone laid 9 December 2022. 100% state-funded project. |
Harithaharam: Greening Telangana
273.33 Crore
Saplings planted under Harithaharam, 2015 to 2023
Launched by CM KCR on 3 July 2015. Target was 230 crore saplings. Telangana exceeded its own target by 43 crore. Green cover in the state increased by 7.7% per the Forest Survey of India 2021 report. Rs.10,822 crore spent. Harithaharam has been described as the third largest human effort to increase the greenness of the earth after China and Brazil.
| Harithaharam Achievement | Details |
|---|---|
| Total saplings planted, 2015 to May 2023 | 273.33 crore |
| Target set | 230 crore, exceeded by 43.33 crore |
| Total expenditure | Rs.10,822.46 crore |
| Increase in green cover | 7.7% increase per Forest Survey of India 2021 |
| Programme launched | 3 July 2015 by CM KCR |
| Green Budget, Haritanidhi | Telangana is the first state in the country to set up a dedicated Green Budget with participation of all sections of society |
| Phase IX target | 19.29 crore saplings. 30.29 crore plants available in 14,864 nurseries. |
| Palle Pragathi rural greening | Nurseries in 12,756 Gram Panchayats. Rural nature forests in 19,472 areas. 3,324 km multilayer avenue plantation. |
From leaders of erstwhile Andhra saying "Telangana will go dark if bifurcated" to the state that provides 24 hours of continuous free electricity. The total capacity of power increased from 7,778 MW in 2014 to 19,475 MW in 2023. Telangana proved every prediction wrong.
Highlights of BRS Government, Nine Years, Power SectorPower, Roads and the City, Key Achievements
- Total power capacity more than doubled from 7,778 MW to 19,475 MW. Solar capacity grew from 74 MW to 5,865 MW, an 80-fold increase in nine years.
- 27.49 lakh farm connections receive 24 hours of free electricity daily. Transmission losses of 2.47% are among the lowest in India. Per capita consumption of 2,126 units is 69.4% above the national average.
- Rs.39,321 crore invested in the transmission and distribution network. 22,722 outsourced power workers regularised, the only state in India to do this.
- 8,218 km of two-lane roads laid. 321 km of four-lane roads. 382 bridges built. 47 SRDP projects in Hyderabad including 17 flyovers. Rs.67,000 crore spent on Hyderabad infrastructure in seven years.
- Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase I: 69 km, world's largest PPP metro project, 4.5 lakh daily passengers, 50 awards. Phase II: 31 km Airport Metro at Rs.6,250 crore under construction.
- Harithaharam planted 273.33 crore saplings, exceeding the target of 230 crore. Green cover increased by 7.7%. Rs.10,822 crore spent. First state to create a dedicated Green Budget.
- New Secretariat named after Dr. BR Ambedkar, Gold rated by IGBC. 125-foot Ambedkar statue, tallest in India. Martyrs Memorial on the shores of Hussain Sagar. Police Command and Control Centre monitoring one lakh CCTV cameras.
