Telangana state has launched its dedicated Tourism Police units, marking a significant step toward enhancing tourist safety. A week-long induction program for the first batch of 80 personnel commenced at the National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM) in Hyderabad. Organised by the Department of Tourism, the Orientation and Sensitisation of Tourist Police programme aimed at building capacity, strengthening visitor facilitation, and improving the overall tourism ecosystem in the state.

Addressing the participants, Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order), Mahesh Bhagwat, said the initiative reflects a joint effort between the Police Department and the Tourism and Culture Department to ensure safety and hospitality across key destinations. Director, NITHM, Prof. Venkata Raman, underscored 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 Police Commissionerates at major places of tourism attractions, including Somasila, Ananthagiri, Ramappa, Yadagirigutta, Pochampally, Buddhavanam, Bhadrachalam, and Hyderabad.