Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy wants to make Hyderabad a global city, competing with international cities instead of other Indian metros. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2025, he shared his vision to transform Hyderabad into a world-class city within five years.
“I am not going to compete with Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, or Delhi. I am going to compete with New York, Seoul, and other countries,” Reddy said. He emphasized that no other city could match his Telangana development model.
The Chief Minister compared Hyderabad with Ahmedabad, questioning its infrastructure. He pointed out Hyderabad’s strong advantages, such as the Outer Ring Road, an international airport, and major investments in the pharmaceutical and IT sectors.
To achieve his vision, Reddy announced the creation of a Future City Development Authority. This body will oversee the transformation of 30,000 acres of land into a modern urban center. “We are going to build such a beautiful city. Come visit it after five years, I am going to make Hyderabad the world’s best city,” he promised.
Reddy also spoke about Hyderabad’s sporting achievements. The city has hosted major international events like the World Military Games and Afro-Asian Games. He proudly mentioned renowned athletes from Telangana, including Nikhat Zareen, Sania Mirza, and PV Sindhu.
Further boosting Hyderabad’s global status, Reddy highlighted the upcoming 72nd Miss World competition in May 2025. This will be only the second time India hosts the event. “If the Miss World pageant can be conducted in Hyderabad, why not the Olympics?” he asked.
