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Telangana Human Development Report 2017

The document discusses initiatives in Telangana aimed at reducing economic and social inequalities through enhanced local governance and targeted investments in agriculture and industry. It highlights the importance of inclusive growth by integrating marginalized communities into economic activities and improving human development indicators. Key programs like Harithaharam and Mission Bhageeratha are emphasized for their roles in environmental sustainability and providing essential resources, thereby linking economic growth to human development.

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Telangana Human Development Report 2017

The document discusses initiatives in Telangana aimed at reducing economic and social inequalities through enhanced local governance and targeted investments in agriculture and industry. It highlights the importance of inclusive growth by integrating marginalized communities into economic activities and improving human development indicators. Key programs like Harithaharam and Mission Bhageeratha are emphasized for their roles in environmental sustainability and providing essential resources, thereby linking economic growth to human development.

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greater potential for reducing inter-district bring vibrancy in agriculture and allied sectors of

inequalities in economic growth and human the rural economy. This also benefits the small farm
development. Further, all the institutions including holder since a large proportion of these farmers
education and health at the district level and below have lands under tanks. Further, the fixed cost and
become accountable and transparent for the people running costs of irrigation systems like bore wells
as the administrative area becomes smaller and direct will come down and the cost of cultivation will
interaction between people and government also decline to that extent. The initiatives in terms of
becomes feasible. Given the active civil society, the the landmark industrial sector policies to augment
participation of people in monitoring local the industrial base of the state and the expansion
governance and other institutions becomes possible. of Information Technology have the potential to
It also has a tremendous potential for addressing boost the growth in the industrial and service sectors
concerns specific to the districts. Integrating village of the economy. Thus the vibrancy in these three
plans and aggregating them at the mandal and in sectors has the potential for increasing economic
turn at the district level becomes easy. It becomes growth in the state.
possible to fix the targets for human development,
The expansion of the industrial sector, especially
economic growth and linkages between the two.
Hence this initiative can address the concerns about agro-based industries, enables the labour force to
strengthening the functioning of the institutions, shift from agriculture to non-agricultural activities.
especially relating to health and education, and the As a result, productivity goes up in both the sectors
preparation of practical district plans to fix the targets and the income disparities between the two sectors
of economic growth and human development and will decline. The government has also initiated
their interrelation. measures to include households belonging to SCs,
STs and women to be a part of the expansion of
Minimizing Economic and Social the industrial base as entrepreneurs to make
Inequalities industrial growth inclusive. These initiatives in
agriculture and non-agriculture sectors will also make
The recent budget of Telangana state has made economic growth inclusive.
budget allocations to the Backward Castes, the most
backward castes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Sustainability of Improvments in Human
Tribes and Minorities. This would be a strong Development
contribution to inclusive growth. This new social
framework model for the development of Telangana There are emerging concerns that some of the
has the potential for inclusive economic growth mandals in the newly formed districts are deprived
and social development (human development). This of the natural resource base (moisture status, ground
also enables the state to link human development water and forest cover) and basic household health
to economic growth through utilising the existing facilities like drinking water and sanitation inside
stock of skills of the Backward Castes and the most house premises. Harithaharam and Mission
Backward Castes. This policy initiative addresses Bhageeratha have the potential to address these
the concern which has been spelt out in the analysis concerns. Harithaharam has expanded the tree cover
that economic growth should be inclusive and that throughout Telangana which would contribute to
human development should also contribute to a reduction in temperatures resulting in less
economic growth through the efficient utilisation evaporation of water in rural and urban areas.
of the existing skills and subsequently upgrading Mission Bhageeratha has the mandate of providing
the skills of the people. It also addresses the concern adequate and safe drinking water to all the
that inequalities in human development among households in their premises across the villages and
social and occupational groups should be reduced. urban areas. The water for this mission is drawn
from the two perennial rivers Godavari and Krishna.
There are variations across the districts in regard This would reduce the withdrawal of ground water
to economic growth and hence variations in human for drinking purposes. Mission Kakatiya would also
development. Mission Kakatiya, for renovating tanks add to the ground water resources. These three
for revitalising traditional irrigation structures, will initiatives together with the planned major and

xiv Human Development Report 2017 Telangana State

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Mandal-level plans in Telangana facilitate the integration and aggregation of village plans into broader district plans, enabling clear target setting for economic and human development. These plans promote a systematic approach to identifying local needs and resources, thus aligning objectives and activities to achieve defined development goals .

Decentralization in Telangana allows for smaller administrative areas which facilitate direct interactions between people and government, leading to improved accountability and transparency. Active civil society means that the public can participate in monitoring governance, creating a feedback loop that enhances institutional accountability and transparency .

Revitalizing traditional irrigation structures through Mission Kakatiya is expected to invigorate agriculture, benefiting small farm holders with lands under tanks by reducing irrigation costs. This can lead to decreased cultivation costs, increased agricultural productivity, and support the rural economy, thereby contributing to overall economic growth in Telangana .

The expansion of agro-based industries in Telangana encourages labor shift from agriculture to non-agricultural activities, increasing productivity in both sectors. This shift helps reduce income disparities and contributes to overall economic growth by expanding the industrial base and potentially diversifying economic activities .

Including marginalized groups such as SCs, STs, and women as entrepreneurs in industrial expansion initiatives provides these communities with access to economic opportunities, thereby making growth inclusive. This move diversifies and strengthens the industrial base, allowing a broader range of participants to contribute to and benefit from economic advancements, reducing inequality and fostering social cohesion .

Budget allocations in Telangana target backward castes, most backward castes, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and minorities, thereby promoting inclusive growth by addressing economic and social inequalities. By supporting these groups, the state supports inclusive economic growth and social development, intertwining human development with economic growth through the efficient utilization and upgrading of existing skills .

Socio-economic policies addressing backward classes and infrastructure development can reduce inter-district inequalities by providing targeted support and resource allocation, promoting both economic and human development uniformly. These policies ensure that disadvantaged districts receive the attention and resources required to bridge gaps in development indicators, fostering more equitable growth across Telangana .

Telangana's focus on utilizing existing skills and upgrading them among backward and marginalized communities helps reduce inequalities by providing equal opportunities for economic participation. This fosters inclusive growth and ensures that economic benefits are shared across diverse social and occupational groups, addressing disparities in human development .

Linking human development with economic growth in Telangana is significant because it ensures that economic advancements are inclusive, utilizing and enhancing the skills of various social groups for comprehensive development. This approach addresses inequalities and integrates economic opportunities with social progress, leading to sustainable and equitable growth .

Harithaharam and Mission Bhageeratha address challenges by increasing tree cover to reduce temperatures and evaporation, while providing safe drinking water sourced from Krishna and Godavari rivers reduces reliance on groundwater. Together, these initiatives tackle issues related to inadequate natural resources and basic health facilities in newly formed districts, ensuring sustainable human development improvements .

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