Hyderabad's Ambitious Vision: CM Revanth Aims for Global City Status

Hyderabad, Dec 3 (NationPress) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated on Tuesday that the state administration is committed to evolving Hyderabad into a global city akin to major metropolises such as New York and Tokyo.

He emphasized that with an investment of Rs 1.50 lakh crore in infrastructure development, Hyderabad could achieve world-class status, urging the Central Government to allocate necessary funds.

This announcement was made during the inauguration of several developmental projects totaling Rs 5,827 crore at a public event titled ‘Hyderabad Rising’, celebrating one year of the Congress government in Telangana.

He highlighted the importance of strategic planning for Hyderabad’s future, asserting that the city holds a significant position on the global stage, beyond merely being a state capital.

The Chief Minister unveiled plans for a Future City spanning 40,000 to 50,000 acres in Mucherla.

“Currently, we have 15,000 acres of land available, alongside another 15,000 acres designated as forest land. If we receive cooperation from farmers in providing an additional 15,000 acres, we will create a remarkable city that can stand alongside New York, Tokyo, and Singapore,” he explained.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister revealed plans for a 360 km ‘Telangana Maniharam’ or Regional Ring Road, with an estimated cost of Rs 35,000 crores.

He indicated that cold storage facilities are also being planned for the international fruit market in Ibrahimpatnam.

He noted that cities like Delhi are suffering from severe pollution, while Mumbai is often uninhabitable during floods. Residents of Chennai are grappling with similar flood challenges, while Bengaluru faces persistent traffic issues, and Kolkata is dealing with various problems.

“Every city in our nation is facing its own set of challenges. We must learn from these cities and ensure that Hyderabad does not follow suit,” he stated, advocating for the revival of the Musi River.

Critiquing both BRS and BJP for opposing the Musi Rejuvenation Project, he questioned their intentions, asking if they wished to see Hyderabad turn into another Delhi.

He pointed out that HYDRAA has instilled fear among encroachers of lakes, ponds, and other water bodies.

The Chief Minister criticized Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy for his opposition to the Musi Rejuvenation initiative, suggesting that he fears the government would garner more acclaim than Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He challenged Kishan Reddy to demonstrate his commitment to Telangana's development by securing Rs 25,000 crore from the Centre for the Musi project and asked him to account for the funds he has brought to the state since taking office.

Stating that Rs 35,000 crores are needed for the expansion of the Hyderabad Metro, he questioned Kishan Reddy on how much financial support he would procure from the Centre. He pointed out that the Centre has provided funds for Gujarat and Chennai Metros; why not for Hyderabad Metro?

He invited Kishan Reddy to showcase the pollution of the Musi River to Prime Minister Modi and offered to honor both Modi and Kishan Reddy in front of 10 lakh people in Hyderabad if the Union Minister secures Rs 1.5 lakh crore for the city's development.

Accusing the BRS of neglecting Hyderabad over the past decade, he asserted that it was the Congress party that laid the groundwork for the city's Information Technology sector and facilitated water supply from the Krishna and Godavari rivers to meet the populace's needs. He credited the foresight of previous Congress governments for addressing drinking water issues.

Revanth Reddy acknowledged that it was the Congress government that established the Hyderabad International Airport and recognized the efforts of former Union Minister S. Jaipal Reddy in bringing Metro Rail to Hyderabad.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and other ministers were also present at the public meeting.