Telangana
A semi-arid state of central India with strong dependence on groundwater-fed agriculture, formed in 2014. Faces drought, heat extremes and water-table decline; Hyderabad has experienced repeated urban flooding while drought-affected mandals span multiple districts annually (1995-2012). The SAPCC covers 11 sectors including Mission Kakatiya tank-rejuvenation legacy, Hyderabad urban climate action, and renewable energy expansion.
Nodal Department:Department of Environment & Climate Change
8
Missions
100
Activities
35
Indicators
18
Departments
State Profile
Districts
33
Area
112,077 km²
Population
35 Million
Region
South
Climate Zones
1
Avg Temperature
28°C
Annual Rainfall
900 mm
Forest Cover
24%
Telangana's Progress on NAPCC Indicators
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| Indicator | Unit | Current Status | Target by 2030 | Progress | Baseline Value | Last Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Solar Power Deployment in the country | unit | Awaiting data | 292 | 0% | 49.35 | 1 Dec 2025 |
About Telangana SAPCC
SAPCC Overview
Telangana's SAPCC v1.0 was prepared by the Environment Protection Training & Research Institute (EPTRI) under the Department of Environment, Forests, Science & Technology — formed in 2014 after the state's bifurcation from Andhra Pradesh. The plan covers 10 sectors per PDF p.22: Agriculture and allied; Forestry & Biodiversity; Energy; Industries (including mining); Transportation; Health; Urban Development; Tourism; Rural Development; and Research in Climate Change. A Climate Change Knowledge Centre is proposed at EPTRI.
Climate profile
- Semi-arid central India climate; multiple agro-climatic zones; rainfall season-wise varies (2013-14 baseline).
- Heat-wave events recorded with annual death cases tracked (2005–15); drought-affected mandals tracked district-wise (1995-2012).
- PRECIS A1B regional climate model used for baseline plus 2020s, 2050s and 2080s projections (PDF p.84); rising temperature trends and shifting monsoon patterns documented.
Climate stress at a glance
- Hyderabad has experienced repeated urban floods with documented property losses; drainage and storm-water infrastructure inadequate.
- Drought-affected mandals declared multiple years; groundwater dependence makes agriculture acutely vulnerable to water-table decline.
- Heat-wave deaths recorded annually 2005-15; rising vector- and water-borne disease burden in environmental-health context.
Telangana Documents
Telangana State Action Plan on Climate Change
Telangana's SAPCC addressing water management, IT sector carbon footprint, and dryland farming.
NAPCC 2.0 Framework Document (2024)
The updated NAPCC 2.0 framework expanding to 9 missions with enhanced M&E systems and NDC alignment.
National Action Plan on Climate Change (Original 2008)
The original NAPCC document released by the Prime Minister's Council on Climate Change outlining India's 8 national missions.