Telangana’s 12-year growth story faces headwinds
Telangana has experienced significant economic growth since its formation in 2014, driven largely by the services sector and a surge in per capita income. However, the state faces ongoing challenges, including a declining agricultural contribution and disparities in social and health sector investments.
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It provides a critical assessment of the economic trajectory of a relatively new state, highlighting the trade-offs between rapid service-sector growth and social infrastructure development.
Immediately after the formation of separate Telangana, the State faced one of the worst spells of drought in recent memory. The area under cultivation dipped, the foodgrain and cereal production fell to a low. The agriculture and allied sector recorded a negative growth of -1.1%. Agriculture crops recorded a negative growth of -13/3%. In 2014, the average rainfall was 68.2 cm, in 2015 it was 68.9 cm as against the normal of 90.5 cm.
The article balances positive economic data with critical analysis of social and health sector shortcomings.
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