One-time settlement of pending power bills on the cards: Deputy CM
Addressing industrialists after inaugurating the new conference hall at the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) premises here, the Deputy CM said this highlighting the government's commitment to developing a pro-industry environment.
'Our doors are always open,' he said, asserting Telangana government operates as a people's government, with direct access to the Chief Minister, Ministers and senior officials. He said there are plans to develop dedicated clusters for IT and pharma industries as well as those for housing between the Regional Ring Road (RRR) and the Outer Ring Road.
Citing the government's push for transformative development initiatives such as the Future City, Musi River rejuvenation and the RRR projects, he said, 'Once these are completed, Hyderabad's growth will be beyond imagination. The projects will be a game-changer and set to redefine urban development in the region.'
A release from the Deputy CM's office said he also highlighted Telangana's strengths as an investment destination, its world-class infrastructure, skilled workforce, international airport and stable power supply, including plans to introduce green energy for industries. He praised FTCCI's 100-year legacy as a pillar of industrial progress and acknowledged its vital role in Hyderabad's evolution from a trading hub to a global city.
'Hyderabad is a goldmine of innovation and talent. Let us create wealth not just for a few, but for every household in the State,' he said.
MLA Mainampally Rohith, senior Congress leader Mainampally Hanumanth Rao, FTCCI leaders Suresh Kumar, Ravi Kumar, Maheshwari and other attended the programme.
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