Telangana Seeks Incentives for Bharat Future City; Proposals Sent for Centre's Review
The proposal has been assessed and submitted to the Department of Expenditure, for further necessary steps, said Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has submitted a proposal for Hyderabad Green Pharma City, popularly known as Bharat Future City for incentives. The proposal has been assessed and submitted to the Department of Expenditure, for further necessary steps, said Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu.
He said this in Rajya Sabha while responding to a question raised by Congress MP Renuka Chowdhary on Central assistance to Bharat Future City project in Telangana.
She sought to know whether the Central government is aware of the proposal of the Telangana government to develop Bharat Future City, envisaged as a net-zero, next-generation urban centre;
She wanted to know whether the government has received any proposals or requests from the State government seeking Central assistance, policy support or clearances for the said project and whether any financial, technical or institutional support has been extended or is under consideration of the Central Government for the development of Bharat Future City.
In his response, the Union Minister said that as per 12th Schedule of the Constitution of India, urban planning including urban development is the function of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Urban Development Authorities. The Central government supplements the efforts of the States through schematic interventions and advisories.
The Ministry also supports States and Union Territories in strengthening the urban planning ecosystem including promotion of planned greenfield urban development, through initiatives such as the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SSASCI).
Under SSASCI 2025-26 Part X Urban Planning Reforms – Theme Based Greenfields Cities Component, the Telangana government has submitted a proposal for Hyderabad Green Pharma City (popularly known as Bharat Future City) for incentives. The proposal has been assessed and submitted to the Department of Expenditure, for further necessary steps, he added.