The state government of Telangana is making significant plans to shape the future of Hyderabad. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) announced the preparation of a 2050 Master Plan to address the city’s growing population and infrastructure demands. This ambitious vision aims to transform Hyderabad into a modern hub that can meet the needs of future generations.
As part of these efforts, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recently laid the foundation stone for two major infrastructure projects to tackle traffic issues. These include an elevated corridor on Rajiv Road, costing ₹2,232 crores, and a double-decker elevated corridor on the Nagpur National Highway, with a budget of ₹1,580 crores. The CMO also highlighted the successful approval from the Defense Department for the construction of a skywalk at Mehdipatnam, calling it a major milestone.
Approval for Metro Expansion and Other Projects
The state cabinet has approved the second phase of Hyderabad Metro Rail works, with an estimated cost of ₹24,237 crores. Additionally, a Regional Ring Road (RRR) will be constructed around the city at a cost of ₹18,000 crores. Under the HCITI project, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) will oversee road construction projects with a budget of ₹8,996 crores. To address flooding issues, ₹596 crore has been allocated for the development of flood water canals and underground wells.
Other key projects include the development of six junctions around KBR Park at a cost of ₹826 crores and the construction of a four-lane bridge at Mir Alam Tank for ₹360 crores. The government also plans to develop a “Future City” on 30,000 acres of land, which will serve as a hub for industries like artificial intelligence, software, life sciences, healthcare technology, and pharmaceuticals. Moreover, the foundation stone for the Young India Skills University has already been laid, and plans for a new sports university are underway.
Reviving Musi River and Conserving Water Bodies
The government is also focusing on environmental conservation and the revival of water bodies in Hyderabad. A new agency, HYDRA, has been established to protect ponds, canals, and government properties. Proposals are in place to revive the Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs, as well as the Musi River. To clean the sewage entering Musi, 39 new Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) will be set up.
In addition, 20 tmc (thousand million cubic feet) of water will be drawn from Ellampalli to meet the city’s drinking water needs. As part of cultural preservation, Bapughat will be renovated, and a Gandhi Ideology Center will be established. These initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to sustainable development and the conservation of Hyderabad’s heritage and natural resources.
