Why it is in the news
The Telangana government is preparing a statewide land pooling policy, under which landowners will get developed plots instead of cash compensation for infrastructure projects, as reported on 6 October 2026.
The exam angle
Syllabus: Group 1 Prelims: 10. Policies of Telangana State; 9. Governance and Public Policy in India. Groups 2–4: land administration and urban development in Telangana.