In June 2014, Telangana was introduced as the 29th state of the India, Hyderabad is the capital of the state. Telangana is situated on the Deccan Plateau.

Telangana is endowed with bountiful resources with good soil, diversified cropping pattern and major irrigation systems fed by rivers including Godavari and Krishna. The state’s climate is well suited for horticulture and agri-research, thereby making the state the “seed bowl of IndiaTelangana is the largest producer of agro-products including grains such as Rice, Wheat, Ragi, Maize; fruits such as Citrus Limetta, Mango, Guava, Papaya, Pomegranate, Sugarcane; and vegetables such as Tomato, Onion, Carrot. Spices including Tamarind, Chilli and Turmeric are extensively grown. Poultry and animal meat is also available in abundance.

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Advantage Telangana

• Leading food producer- Rank 1 in production of Turmeric and Citrus Limetta ; Rank 3 in production of dried Chillies and Maize, Rank 3 in production of Eggs in India.

• Youngest state with a very proactive Government and a progressive and transparent industrial policy.

• Availability of robust infrastructure- 300MLD surplus industrial water supply (Mission Bhagiratha); power surplus (6.3% power in 2017-18); international airport; along with 4 mega food parks, 146 industrial parks, 27 SEZs, 2 agri-export zones.

• Presence of leading food processors including ITC, MTR, Heritage, KRBL Limited etc. leading agriresearch institutions such as ICRISAT, and 10+ training institutions for food technology.

• As per the Annual Survey of Industries- 2014-15, there are 3,967 registered food processing units in the state.

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​​Key Production Highlights of Telangana

Largest Producer : Rank 1 in Production of Turmeric and Citrus Limetta. Rank 3 in Production of Dried Chillies. Among top 10 in total fruit production in India.

Meat : Rich Production of Egg and Meat.

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Infrastructure

• 4 Mega Food Park.

• 146 Industrial Parks

• 27 SEZs.

• 2 Agri Export Zones.

• 2 Cold Chain Projects. 

• 3 Airports