Modi to Lay Foundation Stone for Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City Project on May 10

The smart city under the Hyderabad–Nagpur Industrial Corridor in Telangana, upon operationalisation, will boost manufacturing and economic development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the project taken up at an estimated cost of Rs.2360.54 crore on May 10, 2026.

Spread across 3,245 acres, the industrial smart city is envisioned as a modern, integrated hub with world-class infrastructure and sector-focused development. Explaining the key highlights, Reddy said the project has the investment potential of more than Rs.10,000 crore generating 1.74 lakh jobs by 2029.

The focus sectors include logistics, auto components, non-metallic minerals, electrical and electronics, machinery, metals, and food processing. Another key highlight is the smart infrastructure with advanced technology integration, sustainable and eco-friendly development practices with plug-and-play industrial facilities in addition to integrated ecosystems including residential, commercial spaces, schools, and training institutes.

With its strategic location along the Hyderabad–Nagpur Industrial Corridor, the Zaheerabad Integrated Industrial Smart City is poised to become a major manufacturing and logistics hub, attracting large-scale investments and generating employment opportunities.

The Central government continues to accelerate industrial corridor development and strengthen India’s position as a global manufacturing destination, he added.