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KTR showcases Telangana’s growth model at Oxford India Forum

Hyderabad, June 21 (UNI) Former Minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) delivered a compelling address at the prestigious Oxford India Forum at Oxford University, presenting Telangana as a global model of inclusive development and economic transformation.
Speaking on 'Governing Innovation – A Telangana Case Study', KTR described Telangana as “the most successful startup state of independent India,” citing its impressive leap in GSDP from Rs 4 lakh crore to Rs 15 lakh crore and a rise in per capita income from Rs 1.12 lakh to Rs 3.57 lakh since its formation in 2014.
Highlighting flagship initiatives like the Kaleshwaram Project, Rythu Bandhu, TS-iPASS, and Hyderabad’s emergence as a global innovation and pharma hub, KTR emphasised Telangana’s shift toward process-driven governance, institutional efficiency, and citizen empowerment.
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