Kondareddy Pally: A Vision for Transformation into Telangana’s Model Village by 2031

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Kondareddy Pally, Nagarkurnool District — I

Situated in the heart of Telangana, Kondareddy Pally, a village in Vangoor Mandal, is poised for a remarkable transformation. Once overlooked during the Nizam’s Sarf-e-Khas administration and neglected in recent decades, the village is now at the cusp of a renaissance, driven by the visionary leadership of its esteemed native, Telangana’s Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, and a robust Potential Linked Development Plan (PLDP). This comprehensive blueprint aims to make Kondareddy Pally a self-sufficient, sustainable, and thriving community by 2031, setting a benchmark for rural development across India.

A Historical Context of Resilience

Kondareddy Pally’s journey is rooted in its challenging past. Under Nizam rule, the village lacked proper resources and administrative oversight, unlike neighboring areas with dedicated Tahasildars. In the early 2000s, the village saw initial development under the Andhra Pradesh Economic Rehabilitation of Livelihoods Programme (APERLP), which introduced initiatives like the Poverty of Poorest (PoP) Index and Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) activities.

In 2002, Sri Anumula Krishna Reddy, whose family led the gram panchayat, collaborated with S.V. University researchers to draft a development plan for 2002-05. This plan bolstered watershed management, horticulture, and introduced the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)-backed Vana Vana Vriksha (VVV) club—a first for the village.

However, political shifts led to a decade of neglect. Now, with renewed vigor and the Chief Minister’s influence, the village has crafted the PLDP, a forward-looking strategy focusing on people, landscape, and sustainability to reclaim its potential.

The Potential Linked Development Plan: A Triad of Progress

The PLDP is a holistic framework designed to transform Kondareddy Pally into an SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) model village by 2031. It rests on three pillars:

- People: Prioritizing human well-being, the plan builds on existing district-led initiatives, ensuring health, education, and economic security for all villagers.

- Landscape: Optimizing land use for agriculture, industry, plantations, and agro-eco-tourism to maximize economic returns while preserving natural resources.

- Sustainability: Embedding eco-friendly practices and renewable energy to achieve long-term environmental and economic resilience.

Key Initiatives and Expected Outcomes

The PLDP outlines ambitious yet achievable goals across multiple sectors, supported by strategic investments and stakeholder collaboration. Below are the core components and their projected impacts:

1. Agriculture: Empowering Farmers

The plan targets an average net income of ₹7.5 lakhs per annum for 200 participating families by leveraging 2,000 acres of high-fertility land. Additional income streams from dairy, forage production, horticulture, and livestock will supplement this. Key enablers include 100% institutional credit, agricultural insurance, mechanization, and market interventions. Soil health cards will ensure consistent soil nutrition, enhancing crop quality and yield.

2. Agro-Eco-Tourism: A New Economic Frontier

Strategically located on the Hyderabad-Srisailam highway, Kondareddy Pally is ideally positioned to tap into the steady flow of pilgrims and travelers. The agro-eco-tourism project, targeting 1,500 acres, is expected to generate ₹9.02 lakhs per annum per 3 acres by 2031, doubling Telangana’s estimated per capita income of ₹4.51 lakhs (projected from ₹2.74 lakhs in 2023-24 at a 7% CAGR). The project includes:

- Model Farm: Showcasing sustainable agriculture with farm stays.

- Local Cuisine: Promoting cooking classes and farm-fresh produce.

- Cultural Experiences: Offering traditional dance, music, and crafts.

- Pilgrim Services: Providing food, lodging, and transportation.

This initiative will diversify the local economy, preserve cultural heritage, and promote eco-friendly practices.