Originally, the region was a part of the erstwhile Nizam's princely state of Hyderabad. In , India put an end to the rule of the Nizams and a Hyderabad state was formed.
In , the Telangana part of Hyderabad was merged with the Andhra state. The Andhra state had been carved out of Madras Presidency in after Potti Sreeramulu's agitation for Telugu statehood. The people from Telangana were against merger with Andhra as they feared job losses. That is because education levels and development in Andhra were better than in Telangana.
There were cultural differences too. Under Nizam's rule, the culture and language in Telangana bore influences of North India. There was widespread violence and over protesters were killed in police firing and lathicharge. However, the movement could not last long as Chenna Reddy went on to merge his party with Congress and was eventually made chief minister by Indira Gandhi. In , the Congress joined hands with Rao, promising separate Telangana but later backtracked.
In , Chandrashekhara Rao's fast unto death forced the then Union Home Minister P Chidambaram to announce the creation of a separate state of Telangana. The Centre appointed a commission headed by a retired judge of the Supreme Court, BN Srikrishna, to look into the matter of bifurcation.
The commission submitted its report in December and it was rejected by the TRS. Congress Core Committee decides on Telangana. Union Cabinet clears the Bill. Sent to AP Assembly. Assembly debates the bill for over a month. Finally, rejects it on January Population: 3. Population: 5 crore census ; 60 per cent of AP state population.
Hyderabad remains with Telangana. Will function as joint capital for both. Control over Krishna and Godavari waters Catchment of 68 per cent Krishna, 69 per cent Godavari river. But so far, Telangana got only 32 per cent Krishna water.
Agitators said should get 70 per cent. Benefits of irrigation canals, 74 per cent Coastal Andhra, 18 per cent Telangana, 8 per cent Rayalaseema, 45 per cent of AP's forest area in Telangana across five districts. Only 20 per cent AP's government employees were from Telangana, Population-wise, should have been 40 per cent, more than 6 lakh. In reality, barely 3 lakh. Less than 5 per cent department heads in AP government were from Telangana.
As A State Telangana's per capita income, 10th highest in country, notch above all-India average. Among all states, at 15th place. Within AP, coastal Andhra is superior economic entity, considered rice bowl. Now loses control over rivers Krishna and Godavari, loses control over mineralrich Telangana region. Compared to Telangana and Andhra, Rayalaseema worse off in industry.
Flight of capital from Rayalaseema to Karnataka with Reddy community investing in real estate and industry in Karnataka. There is a perception that Andhra region is exploitative.
With Telangana carved out, there is a possibility of a demand for Greater Rayalaseema statehood. Telangana state will seek its share in river waters which could affect Coastal Andhra. How will Coastal Andhra generate revenue to run since Hyderabad is a prime source of revenue. Coastal Andhra could lose an investment destination if Hyderabad becomes part of Telangana. Coastal Andhra districts like Prakasam, Krishna, Guntur and Nellore could see increase in business activity.
Hyderabad as shared capital will give a sense of security to migrants from coastal Andhra. Hyderabad - Secundarabad twin cities have a population of over 70 lakh. Its per capita income grew The agriculture sector plays a crucial role in the economy of Andhra Pradesh, and has showed great resilience despite the global COVID crisis.
Agriculture and allied sectors have been the key source of income and occupation in Andhra Pradesh with about 60 percent of its population engaged in agriculture and related activities. The state places an important priority in providing assistance to the farming community and making the agriculture sector more resilient. Andhra Pradesh is also the top producer in egg production, fourth in meat production, and fourth in milk production in India for — In , the agriculture sector contributed Rs , crore to the total gross valued added GVA of Andhra Pradesh.
The industry sector contributed Rs , crore and the services sector Rs , crore. The industry sector grew at the fastest rate among other industries in at Andhra Pradesh is a popular destination among domestic tourists. It is the third most visited state by the local population in India. In , the state received Special Economic Zones SEZs were developed across various districts in Andhra Pradesh to enhance job opportunities and industrial development.
As of 30 June , these SEZs created employment opportunities for 73, people. About Andhra Pradesh. National Panchayat Portal. Socio economic survey Planning Department Government of Andhra Pradesh, p. Chief Ministers. National Portal of India. Andhra Pradesh. India Brand Equity Foundation. Planning Department Government of Andhra Pradesh , p. Vision overview. Planning Department Government of Andhra Pradesh. Planning Department Government of Andhra Pradesh, pp.
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