Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair praised Telangana’s ‘Telangana Rising 2047’ vision during a meeting with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in New Delhi on June 18, 2025. The vision, set for unveiling on December 9, 2025, outlines Telangana’s long-term development strategy. Blair, leading the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBIGC), signed a Letter of Intent with Telangana to collaborate on implementing this vision.

Chief Minister Reddy highlighted the vision’s focus on farmers, youth, and women, integrating sustainability and microplanning for urban, peri-urban, and rural areas. Blair commended the strategy’s inclusive and sustainable approach, emphasizing localized execution.

The discussion covered flagship projects like Bharat Future City, Young India Skills University, and Young India Sports University, aiming to position Telangana as a hub for innovation and youth empowerment. Key officials, including Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy and Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, attended.

Telangana’s vision is gaining global attention, with the TBIGC partnership poised to drive actionable change and international collaboration for sustainable development.