Telangana has officially joined 14 other Indian states with dedicated Tourism Police units, marking a significant step toward enhancing tourist safety and experience. A week-long induction program for the first batch of 80 personnel commenced on Monday at the National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM), Gachibowli.
Organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Telangana, the programme—titled “Orientation and Sensitisation of Tourist Police”—aims to build capacity, strengthen visitor facilitation, and improve the overall tourism ecosystem in the state.
The inaugural session was graced by Sri Mahesh M. Bhagwat, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order), Telangana Police, as Chief Guest, along with Prof. V. Venkata Ramana, Director, NITHM, and senior officials from FTCCI and the Tourism Department.
Addressing the participants, Sri Mahesh Bhagwat said the initiative reflects a joint effort between the Police Department and the Tourism & Culture Department to ensure safety and hospitality across key destinations. Prof. Venkata Ramanaunderscored the state’s focus on projecting Telangana’s positive image globally through skilled, visitor-friendly personnel.
The 80 Tourism Police will be deployed across nine Commissionerates at major attractions including Somasila, Ananthagiri, Ramappa, Yadagirigutta, Pochampally, Buddhavanam, Bhadrachalam, and Hyderabad.
According to Mr. D. Ramachandram, Co-Chairman, FTCCI Tourism Committee, “Telangana now has one of the largest Tourism Police forces in India and joins states like Kerala—which pioneered the concept in 2010—in creating safer, more welcoming destinations.”
The induction includes modules on soft skills, public facilitation, emergency response, ethics, communication, cyber awareness, and crowd management, led by experts from NITHM and allied disciplines. This initiative positions Telangana as a proactive, visitor-centric tourism destination committed to global best practices.
