The Telangana government would maintain cordial relationship not only with the Centre but also neighbouring states,  Rao said.  Rooting out “political corruption” would also be top on his agenda to ensure transparent governance, he said.

Rao was addressing a ceremonial parade to mark the Telangana formation day at the Parade Grounds in Secunderabad.

A Telangana State Advisory Council would be constituted with editors and other eminent people from various sectors to guide the government, the Chief Minister announced.

“He further said that in line with the promises they made on the eve of the elections, welfare will be top on their agenda.

KCR also assured farmers that the government would soon implement its promise of waiving off farm loans up to Rs one lakh each and make Telangana the “Seed Bowl of India”.

The government would also come out with a new industrial policy soon to attract investments into the new state and create jobs, he said. (KH/SI)