Telangana's 'Fourth City' Plan: AI, Health Tourism, and Sporting Hub on the Horizon

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced the establishment of a 'fourth city' at Mucharla, after Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and Cyberabad. The new city will feature an AI and health tourism hub, sports facilities, and be connected by metro rail. The legislative debate also saw disagreements between BRS and Congress members.

In a significant announcement, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy revealed plans for establishing a 'fourth city' at Mucharla, positioned as an advanced AI and health tourism hub. This urban addition, connecting with Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and Cyberabad, aims to be a global investment destination.

Speaking during the Appropriation Bill, 2024, debate in the Legislative Assembly, Reddy dubbed the new city the 'future city,' detailing grand infrastructure plans, including a metro rail connection, an AI hub spanning 200 acres, and a health tourism hub covering 1,000 acres.

The legislative session also saw heated exchanges between BRS and Congress members, with debates on land use, the state's debt, and political allegiances, culminating in the passage of the Appropriation Bill amid intense political drama.

(With inputs from agencies.)