Five August 2025, Hyderabad — A comprehensive climate strategy and a citizen-centric plantation effort are supporting Telangana’s ambitious environmental aim to increase its green cover to 50% by 2047.
The Vision and Strategy
A three-pronged climate action plan was presented by Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by integrating sustainability into the energy, transportation, building, industrial, and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sectors through increased use of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency initiatives.
Green Cover Objective: 50% of Land by 2047
This roadmap’s bold afforestation initiative, which aims to cover 50% of Telangana’s territory with trees or forests by 2047, is one of its main objectives. In order to encourage active engagement, the Forest & Environment Department is responsible for spearheading extensive reforestation initiatives supported by public awareness campaigns, particularly including women, students, schools, and colleges.
Planting Trees in the Community: Vana Mahotsavam Attends Mass
Telangana is turning its yearly planting event into a large-scale social movement under Vana Mahotsavam 2025. Minister Konda Surekha has declared that beginning in early June, in conjunction with the monsoon season, saplings will be planted in all districts, towns, and villages. The program places a strong emphasis on planting native species that are adapted to the local climate and soil types, as well as planting at the household level and in district nurseries.
2024 Performance: Planting around 19.04 crore saplings allowed for the achievement of over 95% of the planting goal.
Goal for 2025: Reach 100% of the target and increase community involvement
Highlighted Plants & Acknowledgment
- A variety of native species are promoted under the program:
- Fruit trees such as black plum, amla, guava, and custard apple
- Medicinal and multifunctional plants such as date palm, tulsi, pongamia, neem, and drumstick
- Ornamental flowers like hibiscus, oleander, and rose
- Home gardens, public areas, roads, school campuses, and lakefronts will all be the sites of planting. The activities of citizens, particularly “green champions,” will be acknowledged and rewarded.
Policy Coherence and Implementation
- This program supports more comprehensive sustainability plans, such as:
- Infrastructure for clean energy and the growth of renewables by 2030–35
- Building and institution energy labels and efficiency audits
- Rewards for sector-wide adoption of solar and green technologies
✅ Quick Overview
- A popular initiative called Vana Mahotsavam 2025 aims to green 50% of Telangana’s land by 2047.
- Participation of the Community NGOs, women, students, households, and schools
- Sites & Species Native trees in both public and private areas that bear fruit, medicine, and flowers
- Appreciation Awards and recognition for those who actively participate
- Including Climate action plan, renewable policy, and energy efficiency
Telangana is establishing itself as a model for sustainable state governance through its comprehensive approach, which combines energy transition, citizen engagement, and extensive afforestation.
