Telangana (Metro Rail News): On Thursday, 15 August 2024, following the Independence Day celebrations at Metro Bhavan, N.V.S. Reddy, Managing Director of Hyderabad Metro Rail, announced that the Telangana Chief Minister has directed the inclusion of metro connectivity in the proposed ‘fourth city.’ Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced the development of the fourth city at Mucherla after Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and Cyberabad to uplift young India. 

Mr Reddy mentioned that the Telangana Government’s special purpose vehicle, responsible for overseeing the construction of metro rail in the capital region, will prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed ‘fourth city.’ 

Additionally, CM also announced that a special prize should be awarded to those who suggested the appropriate name for the proposed city.   

DPR for Hyderabad Metro Phase II

Chief Minister of Telangana finalised the 70km long phase II for the Hyderabad Metro Rail(HMR) which connects the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from all the four corners of the city by four corridors.

The DPR for phase II will soon be submitted to the state government and the same will be forwarded to the central government for the approval of joint ventures that connect the International airport to the old city to ensure the majority of people using it with all their convenience.

Fourth city of Telangana

The Congress government of Telangana is planning to develop a new city at Mucherla, designed to offer a conducive environment for young minds to shape their futures. A huge land has been acquired for the development of this pharma city. The government also plans to establish a Skills University and relocate the National Academy of Construction to this new city to provide the best training to the youth, equipping them for successful careers both in India and abroad.