Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged Telangana to expand pulse and oil palm cultivation, citing India’s heavy dependence on edible oil imports and stressing the need for self-reliance amid El Nino concerns.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla reviewed higher education reforms in Telangana and called for stronger academic standards, research, innovation, and employability outcomes. He announced an upcoming detailed review meeting with Vice-Chancellors to address institutional, academic, and infrastructure-related challenges.
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has nominated M Kodanda Rama Reddy and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin to the Telangana Legislative Council. The nominations were formalised through G.O. Ms No. 71 dated April 26.
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged universities to prioritise skill development, academic reforms, and employability. He stressed industry collaboration and full implementation of the National Education Policy during a meeting with Vice-Chancellors and higher education officials.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s meeting with Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has triggered speculation over the pending MLC nomination of Mohd Azharuddin. With a constitutional deadline approaching, political observers believe the discussion focused on expediting the approval process.
Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao and Advocate General A. Sudarshan Reddy met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Lok Bhavan to discuss administrative and legal issues. The state government’s nomination of former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin as a Member of Legislative Council remains pending with the Governor.
The Telangana State Legislature’s budget session begins Monday, with Congress and BRS poised for sharp confrontations over welfare guarantees, irrigation projects, and the Musi riverfront development. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla will address the joint sitting, while the State budget of Rs 3.2 lakh crore is scheduled for March 20.
