Telangana Formation Day 2025: Celebrating 11 Years of Statehood
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Telangana Formation Day |
| Date | June 2nd |
| Significance | Commemorates the formation of Telangana as India's 29th state in 2014 after a long struggle for self-determination, addressing issues like regional imbalance, cultural underrepresentation, and administrative autonomy. |
| Historical Context | - Before 1956: Part of Hyderabad State under the Nizam.<br>- 1956: Merged with Andhra to form Andhra Pradesh, leading to disparities in development, education, employment, and water resources. |
| Key Milestones | - 1969: Jai Telangana Movement.<br>- 2001: Formation of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) by K. Chandrasekhar Rao.<br>- 2009: KCR's hunger strike and widespread protests.<br>- 2014: Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act passed. |
| 2025 Celebrations | - Main Venue: Parade Grounds, Secunderabad.<br>- Led by: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.<br>- Events: Flag hoisting, cultural programs (Perini Shivathandavam, Bathukamma, Oggu Katha), award ceremonies. |
| Cultural Significance | Celebrates Telangana's cultural identity, including its handloom heritage, Deccan architecture, and distinct Telugu dialect. Honors sacrifices made during the movement, especially by students and youth in 2009-2010. |
| About Telangana | - Capital: Hyderabad.<br>- Area: 112,077 sq. km.<br>- Population: 3.5 crore+ (2011).<br>- Districts: 33.<br>- Official Language: Telugu.<br>- Literacy Rate: 66.54%.<br>- Key Economic Drivers: Agriculture, textiles (Pochampally, Gadwal sarees), IT (Cyberabad), tourism (Golconda Fort, Charminar, Ramappa Temple). |