Revanth Reddy announces international bus terminal in Hyderabad, targets development-driven agenda for Telangana
Hyderabad, June 9
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday announced that work on a proposed international bus terminal spread across 100 acres at Gajularamaram would commence within the next three months, while reiterating that the state government would focus exclusively on development in Hyderabad and Telangana over the next 24 months.
Addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone for the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation building and inaugurating development works worth Rs 1,674.74 crore, the Chief Minister outlined the government's vision for the expansion and modernisation of Hyderabad.
Reddy said Hyderabad was among the key cities driving India's economy and stressed the need for planned urban growth. He noted that major metropolitan centres such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata were facing challenges including pollution, flooding and traffic congestion, and asserted that Hyderabad must be developed in accordance with the needs of its growing population.
The Chief Minister said the Greater Hyderabad region had been divided into three corporations to ensure administrative convenience and coordinated development. He added that clear jurisdictional boundaries would improve coordination between civic and police authorities.
Highlighting the government's housing plans, Reddy said one lakh houses would be constructed for lower-income and middle-income groups within Greater Hyderabad limits. He said the government was also exploring measures to reclaim encroached government land and utilise it for housing projects for economically weaker sections.
The Chief Minister said the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project was being taken up as part of the city's long-term development strategy. Referring to the earlier Rajiv Gruhakalpa model, he said beneficiaries would be provided housing in their existing localities wherever feasible.
Launching a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Reddy accused Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and BJP Members of Parliament from Telangana of failing to secure adequate central funds for the state's development. He alleged that development projects, including the Musi River rejuvenation initiative, were facing obstacles due to a lack of support from the Centre.
The Chief Minister also challenged political rivals to a public debate comparing the ten-year rule of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, the 12-year tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led governments at the Centre, and the Congress government's 30-month administration in Telangana.
Reddy further highlighted welfare initiatives undertaken by his government, including free bus travel for women, a breakfast scheme for students, women empowerment programmes and measures aimed at improving access to quality education for underprivileged children.
— ANI
Reader Comments
One lakh houses and free bus for women—good social focus. But I'm concerned about the 100 acres for a bus terminal; that's prime land. Hope they ensure proper environmental clearance and don't displace poor families in the area. Also, the Musi river rejuvenation needs central funds, but Congress should also spend state budgets wisely. Let's see actual progress in 24 months. 🤔
As someone working in Hyderabad's IT sector, I appreciate the focus on planned urban growth. The division into three corporations is smart—it'll improve local governance. But challenging BJP to a debate? That's just political gimmickry. Focus on delivering roads, water, and public transport, not on petty comparisons with previous regimes. Development agenda is good, but keep it clean. 💼
I'm from Gajularamaram area and this bus terminal is long overdue! The current bus stand is a mess. But 100 acres seems excessive—Hyderabad needs more green spaces too. Also, Reddy criticising BJP for not giving funds—pot calling the kettle black, when Congress at Centre also didn't do much for Telangana earlier. Still, if they deliver quality infra, I'll support. Jai Telangana! 🙏
Impressive list of welfare schemes—free bus for women, breakfast for students, housing for lower income groups. But I'd like to see more transparency in land reclamation for housing. There's already controversy about government land encroachments in Hyderabad. If they genuinely use it for EWS housing, that's great. Otherwise, it's just another land grab. Let results speak. 📊
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