Government of IndiaWarangal
Warangal’s economy is primarily composed of agricultural, industrial and service sectors. The city has a rich cultural heritage and welcomes 3.2 million tourists every year, making it one of the major tourist attractions in India.
City population: 947,755
Average number of years of schooling: 8
Member since: 2022
Vision
Warangal views lifelong learning as the path to achieving a green and healthy living environment. Through its lifelong learning initiative, the city plants trees, develops more recreational areas, improves facilities and governance, and provides job opportunities for marginalized groups. The city also aims to promote social cohesion by hosting events, festivals and awareness campaigns to encourage citizens to participate in public activities.
Policies, plan and implementation
- Sustainability and health
The city has developed a city-level urban policy framework that focuses on providing civic facilities and promoting healthy living. As part of this framework, learning spaces and platforms for citizens to participate in decision-making processes have been developed with incentives for participating and contributing to achieving the strategic goals. - Equity and inclusion Warangal has implemented several strategies to promote equity and inclusion, including the Women and Child Welfare policy, Urban Policy, and the creation of an advisory committee to monitor and evaluate the impact of initiatives on marginalized groups
- Decent work and entrepreneurship The municipality has created skill development centres to identify training needs and provide training in those areas that will contribute to economic development and reduce unemployment. The collaborative approach between the city, the district, NGOs and educational institutions guarantees that resources are shared to promote entrepreneurship.
Good practices
- Promoting healthy environments for children and caregivers
With the objective of making neighbourhoods safe and friendly, several initiatives have been implemented; these include renovating local schools, improving road safety, and providing interactive games for children. - Free training for the transgender community
Free training leading to employment opportunities is provided to the transgender community. Training in maintenance and pharmaceutics are just two of the options available. - Self-help groups
Over 125,000 citizens belong to various self-help groups throughout the city, which address women, people with disabilities, marginalized and vulnerable communities.
UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities - Warangal
The city of Warangal once served as the capital of the Kakatiyas, who ruled over the eastern Deccan region in the 12th century. The Kakatiya rulers built several impressive structures in the city, including the famous Warangal Fort. During this period, the city was known by names like ‘Orugallu’ and ‘Ekasila Nagaram,’ both of which refer to ‘a single stone.’ The entire city was believed to have been carved from a single rock. Eventually, the word ‘Orugallu’ morphed into ‘Warangal.’
Following the Kakatiya reign, the city was successively ruled by the Delhi Sultanate, the Nayakas, the Bahmani Sultanate and the Sultanate of Golconda. In 1687, Warangal was seized by the Mughals. After the local Mughal viceroy established his own state in 1724, the city came under the control of the Hyderabad State. In 1948, Warangal became a part of independent India. It is now one of the largest cities in the state of Telangana and a leading commercial and industrial centre.
Warangal is one of the two cities from Telangana which were chosen to be a part of the National Smart Cities Mission. The mission supports cities that provide core infrastructure, quality of life and a clean, sustainable environment for citizens, using various ‘Smart’ solutions. Housing, transport, health, and smart governance are some of the sectors that are developed as part of the programme.
The city was also identified as a Heritage City under the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme. This scheme aims to combine urban planning, economic growth and heritage conservation in an inclusive manner, to preserve the heritage character of historic cities. As part of the scheme, water supply, sanitation, drainage, waste management and other such citizen services are ensured around the heritage assets of the city.
Warangal is home to several important heritage sites, including the Thousand Pillar Temple, the Bhadrakali Temple, the Warangal Fort and the Khush Mahal. In addition, the Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple, or the Ramappa Temple, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is located about 70 km from the city.
Situated in the highest cotton-producing district of the state, Warangal is also known for its unique textiles and skilled artisans. Warangal durries are distinctive handwoven rugs or carpets that feature geometric patterns and various motifs. Usually made of cotton, these bright durries were once exported all over the world. In 2018, the product was awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to ensure its continued authenticity.
A veritable hub of history and culture, Warangal is one of the most important urban centres in South India.
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