A separate Telangana state has come into existence today as the 29th state of the Indian Union.

TRS Chief K. Chandrasekhar Rao has been sworn-in as the first Chief Minister of Telangana this morning. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhara Rao has accorded top priority to the welfare of the poor, transparency in administration and development of Hyderabad.

Addressing the people of the new Telangana state from the Secunderabad Parade Grounds after hoisting the national flag, he unveiled the plan of action for the new state.

He said, the Telangana Rastra Samithi Government will be people centric and fulfill all promises made during the electioneering.

Stating that an Advisory Committee will be set up with intellectuals as members, the Chief Minister said, one lakh crore rupees will be earmarked for the welfare of the down trodden and minorities.

Mr. Rao also said, the Law and Order should be given utmost importance to ensure inflows of investments. Stating that political corruption and women harassment will be dealt with strictly, he said, police department will be modernized soon.

Earlier, Mr. Rao and 11 Ministers were sworn-in by Governor ESL Narasimhan at the Raj Bhawan lawns. He also assumed charge at the Secretariat.