Telangana's Tourism Takeoff: A Vision for 2030

On August 9, 2025, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced a series of landmark tourism and infrastructure initiatives aimed at transforming Telangana into a major national and international travel destination.

Key projects include the development of iconic infrastructure near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, along with the establishment of dry ports along the upcoming Regional Ring Road to boost trade and connectivity. The state also plans to promote river-based tourism on the Godavari and Krishna rivers, creating waterfront leisure hubs in urban areas and introducing new attractions such as golf tourism, adventure sports, and river festivals.

These initiatives are part of the Telangana Tourism Policy 2025–2030, which came into effect on March 17, 2025. The policy sets ambitious targets:

Position Telangana among the top five tourism destinations for both domestic and international travelers

Attract ₹15,000 crore in new tourism investments over five years

Create 3 lakh employment opportunities

Raise tourism’s contribution to the state GDP to at least 10%

To ensure effective implementation, the government will establish a State Tourism Promotion Board, an Empowered Committee, a Promotion Committee, and Destination Management Organisations.

These strategic steps are designed to unlock the state’s tourism potential, stimulate economic growth, and enhance Telangana’s visibility on the global travel map.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.