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 Year (2021) | Last Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Solar Power Deployment in the country | GW | 150.26 (as of 31.03.2026) | 292 | 51% | 49.35 (as of 31.12.2021) | 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
Department of Environment & Climate Change
Gender Transformative Approach to Livelihoods: A Toolkit
MoEFCC, Government of India — NAPCC 2.0
Guidelines for Floating Solar PV in India
MoEFCC, Government of India — NAPCC 2.0
Global Lessons for India's Adaptation Strategy
GIZ India — NAP/SAPCC