Ramchander Rao Outlines Vision for Inclusive Development in Telangana
Hyderabad: BJP Telangana State President N Ramchander Rao presented a comprehensive roadmap for balanced industrial development in Telangana while addressing a gathering at the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI). He emphasized that the growth of Telangana should not be confined to Hyderabad alone but should extend to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to ensure equitable progress.
Rao reflected on India’s transformation since independence, noting that the country has evolved from a recipient of foreign aid to an exporter of high-quality agricultural products. “Today, we are not just self-reliant but actively supporting other nations,” he stated.
He pointed out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a “developed India by 2047” is propelling ambitious reforms and industrial expansion nationwide. Countering criticism that the BJP is a “corporate government,” Rao argued that industrial growth is contingent on corporate sector participation. He highlighted how Indian professionals have excelled globally in various sectors, including science, medicine, and business leadership.
Rao underscored the lack of such entrepreneurial spirit domestically and stressed the need to investigate and address this issue thoroughly.
To tackle this, he brought attention to central government initiatives like Startup India, Standup India, and Make in India, indicating that these programs, along with low-interest Mudra loans, are transforming the entrepreneurial landscape. However, he voiced concerns regarding banks falling short in loan disbursement and called for improved oversight. “The MSME sector offers the largest employment opportunities — it deserves robust support,” he emphasized.
While Telangana’s favorable climate and resources support industrial growth around Hyderabad, Rao urged that development should spread across the state. Plans for a regional ring road and a circular rail network around Hyderabad were mentioned as key infrastructure projects that will aid decentralization and reduce migration to urban centers.
On the employment front, Rao encouraged the youth to focus more on self-employment rather than solely seeking government jobs, echoing PM Modi’s call to become “job givers.” He identified artificial intelligence, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and cellphone manufacturing as sectors ripe with opportunity, backed by supportive central policies. He cited the success of companies like Tata-Boeing as evidence of India’s expanding industrial strength.
Rao also praised the Jan Dhan Yojana for expanding bank access and enabling direct benefit transfers. “Every rupee reaches citizens directly — eliminating intermediaries and cheque delays,” he said, contrasting it with earlier practices where only a fraction of allocated funds reached the beneficiaries.
He acknowledged existing challenges in industrial growth and welcomed suggestions from business leaders to refine policy. “We are committed to taking your ideas to the Centre for constructive change,” he assured.
