The praise doubled as an implicit validation of the strides made under the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi government led by former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao from the state’s formation in 2014 until late 2023.
Published Dec 09, 2025 | 10:11 PM ⚊ Updated Dec 09, 2025 | 10:16 PM
The summit brought together global leaders, policymakers and domain experts to unveil an ambitious roadmap for positioning Telangana as a world-class state by 2047.
Synopsis: Former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair offered effusive praise for Telangana’s strong decade of development since its formation at the launch of the Telangana Rising: Vision Document 2047 on Tuesday. The duo highlighted the state’s rapid economic growth and Hyderabad’s transformation into a major investment hub, along with advances in technology, irrigation, welfare and infrastructure, implicitly acknowledging the achievements of the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi government.
Former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair hailed Telangana’s “remarkable progress” in the decade since its formation at the launch of the Telangana Rising: Vision Document 2047, held as part of the Telangana Rising Summit at Future City near Hyderabad on Tuesday, 9 December.
Their praise doubled as an implicit validation of the strides made under the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government led by former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) from the state’s formation in 2014 until late 2023.
The Congress government under Revanth Reddy is still in the early stretch of its tenure, while references to the “last decade” unmistakably point to KCR’s administration, a period credited with technological expansion, large-scale irrigation works, welfare innovations and Hyderabad’s rise as an investment magnet.
“Offering the people of Telangana my warmest good wishes for continued progress, and a future shaped by the confidence and ambition that defines this remarkable State.”
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The summit brought together global leaders, policymakers and domain experts to unveil an ambitious roadmap for positioning Telangana as a world-class state by 2047, in step with India’s centenary of independence.
Both Subbarao and Blair underlined Telangana’s evolution from structural challenges to a model of development, subtly crediting BRS-era policies in technology, agriculture, infrastructure and welfare.
Subbarao, reflecting on the state’s journey, observed: “In the last 10 years, Telangana made remarkable progress. Once known for feudalism, poverty, backwardness and ignorance, it has come a long way. It is now possibly the No. 1 state in India with the highest growth rate.”
He described Hyderabad as “a charming city, a jewel” and lauded its cosmopolitan character that harmonises tradition and modernity. “All of India sees Hyderabad as a symbol of unity in diversity. It is safe for everyone,” he said.
Looking ahead, he predicted that “in 10 years from now, somewhere in the world, someone would say we want to follow the Telangana model.”
Echoing the sentiment, Tony Blair cited the tripling of the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and its high per capita income among India’s states.
“Telangana began its journey with high expectations and aspirations. The story is one of progress and promise,” he remarked.
“Beyond the statistics lies something far more profound, a region once seen as struggling has reimagined itself as a powerhouse of technology, agriculture and inclusive growth.”
He positioned Telangana as an international benchmark, adding: “Telangana has become a model for other parts of the world.”
He linked the state’s trajectory to India’s national ambitions: “As Telangana crosses the 10-year milestone, it does so at a time when India is shaping its future as a fully developed, globally leading nation by 2047, the centenary of its Independence.”
