Revanth Pitches Hyderabad as a Next-Gen Investment Hub
The Bharat Future City to be built in over 30,000 acres in its first phase, would have nine zones, including AI city, health zone, education zone, among others: Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to position Telangana as one of India’s most futuristic growth centres, announcing the development of Bharat Future City as one of the best-planned urban centres that could be benchmarked against global standards. “We are creating a new standard for Indian cities. With Bharat Future City, the Regional Ring Road, the Musi rejuvenation, and our manufacturing zones, Telangana is ready to become the China+1 alternative for global manufacturing. Join us in shaping this future,” he said.
Addressing the 12th annual conference of the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI) in Delhi on Friday, Revanth Reddy said that the first phase of the city would span more than 30,000 acres with nine zones, including an AI city, a health cluster, and an education hub, all linked to the international airport.
The Chief Minister made a strong pitch to global corporations, assuring stability, security, and government backing. “I invite global investors to become brand ambassadors of Telangana,” he said, citing the state’s leadership in bulk drugs, vaccines, and life sciences. He highlighted incentives to make Hyderabad an electric vehicle hub by 2027 and underlined the role of Bharat Future City as a driver of next-generation growth.
He compared US President Donald Trump’s erratic policy decisions with those of former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao during the BRS regime, saying: “Trump would one day call Modi his friend and the next day impose tariffs. Telangana too had its own Trump earlier, but people have set him aside.”
Stressing that governance required foresight, not overnight decisions, he said the state government’s agenda was to create opportunities for future generations through inclusive growth, sustainable urbanisation, and balanced regional development.
He remarked that Trump’s unpredictable decisions had harmed US companies and the American economy. He urged US firms facing challenges because of such policies to shift their operations to Telangana and assured them of complete support from the Telangana government in setting up and expanding their businesses.
Revanth Reddy also highlighted the the setting up of the Young India Skill University and the Young India Sports University to boost employability and nurture Olympic-level talent. “Knowledge must be combined with skills. Just as South Korea excels in sports, Telangana’s youth must aim for global medals,” he said. Offshore campuses of world-class universities are also being planned in Hyderabad to create a strong knowledge ecosystem.
The Chief Minister linked future-ready cities with climate resilience, declaring that Hyderabad would be India’s first city to fully mitigate climate crisis risks, including droughts and urban flooding. To this end, an urban water grid, revival of lakes, and restoration of stormwater drains are being initiated.
Revanth’s plan
Outlining his Telangana Rising 2047 vision, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said the goal was to transform Telangana into a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047.
To achieve this, Telangana has been divided into three development zones.
The core urban zone inside the Outer Ring Road will focus on knowledge, IT, and services.
The semi-urban belt between the ORR and the 360-km Regional Ring Road will serve as a manufacturing hub.
Areas beyond the RRR will be developed around rural economy and agriculture.
Hyderabad, with a population nearing one crore would be freed of polluting industries.
State preparing to double Hyderabad Metro network from 70 km to 150 km to serve 15 lakh passengers daily, thrice the present figure of 5 lakh.
Elevated corridors, Musi rejuvenation, greenfield expressway and rail line to Machilipatnam port.
