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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Telangana to develop eco-town inspired by Japanese city Kitakyushu
Telangana will establish an eco-town spanning 80 acres, modelled after Japan's Kitakyushu city. The state government and Kitakyushu city signed a cooperative agreement Monday to strengthen relations, boost inclusive economic growth, achieve zero emissions, and promote urban innovation. Stating that he studied the development model in Kitakyushu city during his recent tour of Japan, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said the eco-town model in the city is inspiring. The state government has signed agreements with numerous Japanese companies to develop a similar model in Hyderabad, he said. Happy to welcome and host Hon'ble Mayor of #Kitakyushu city Kazuhisa Takeuchi saan, and his delegation to #Hyderabad as a Special Guest for the #Telangana state formation day celebrations. It's a great honour to welcome Hon'ble Consul General of #Japan in Chennai Muneo Takahashi… — Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) June 2, 2025 Expressing hope that the relations between the two will create an ecosystem for inclusive economic growth, zero emission and urban innovation, CM Reddy briefed the delegation about the government's focus on the Musi rejuvenation project and the creation of assets to strengthen the state economy under the project. CM Reddy also explained the new skill development programmes for the youth launched by the government, as well as the interest shown by Telangana students in learning the Japanese language to explore opportunities in Japan, during the meeting. Minister for Information Technology and Industries Duddilla Sridhar Babu highlighted that Telangana is actively promoting increased Japanese investment in the state. Already, 50 youth from Telangana have secured employment opportunities in Japan. To facilitate more such opportunities, the government, through institutions such as the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company (TOMCOM), is offering Japanese language training. In the presence of Kitakyushu City Mayor Kazuhisa Takeuchi, he stated that Telangana will collaborate with Kitakyushu on several forward-looking initiatives, including net-zero targets, riverfront development, circular economy practices, clean technologies, and digital innovation. He also said the state envisions the upcoming Future City as a benchmark in environmental sustainability, with a focus on developing eco-friendly industrial zones, implementing zero-waste design principles, and utilising advanced water and waste management systems. Minister Babu added that the feasibility of introducing direct flight services between Hyderabad and Kitakyushu will be explored to further strengthen bilateral ties. He concluded by outlining the favourable industrial ecosystem present in Telangana and urged Japanese industrialists to consider investing in the state.
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma takes holy dip at Triveni Sangamam in Kaleshwaram on the penultimate day of Saraswati Pushkaralu
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma along with his wife Sudha Dev Varma on Sunday took a holy dip at Triveni Sangamam in Kaleshwaram on the 11th day of Saraswati Pushkaralu scheduled to conclude on Monday (May 26). The temple priests accorded a traditional welcome to them upon their arrival at the entrance of the historic Sri Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy temple, where they offered prayers to the presiding deities. Earlier in the day, Information Technology and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, Jayashankar Bhupalpally Collector Rahul Sharma, Superintendent of Police Kiran Khare and others received the Governor at the helipad upon his arrival in Kaleshwaram to attend the Saraswati Pushkaralu. Meanwhile, Kaleshwaram witnessed a heavy pilgrim turnout on the penultimate day of the ongoing Saraswati Pushkaralu, the once in 12 years mega religious event.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- The Hindu
IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu takes stock of ‘Saraswati Pushkaralu-2025' arrangements in Kaleshwaram
Information Technology and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu on Sunday took stock of the arrangements being made for the 'Saraswati Pushkaralu-2025' slated to be held in Kaleshwaram of Jayashankar Bhupalpally district from May 15 to 26. The Minister inspected the arrangements being put in place to ensure basic amenities to pilgrims and smooth conduct of the 12-day mega religious event devoted to worshipping the river. Endowments department Principal Secretary Shailaja Ramaiyer, Endowments Commissioner Venkata Rao, Jayashankar Bhupalpally Collector Rahul Sharma, Superintendent of Police Kiran Khare and others were present. He asked the officials concerned to illuminate the entire precincts of the historic Sri Kaleshwara Sri Mukteshwara Swamy temple to organise the once in 12-year fete in a befitting manner. He also reviewed the arrangements for deployment of ace swimmers, traditional boats, barricades and other safety measures on the banks of the Godavari, at 'Triveni Sangamam' confluence point and the bathing ghats. The district official briefed the minister about the tent city and other arrangements being made for the convenience of pilgrims expected to throng Kaleshwaram in hordes during the 12-day fete. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is scheduled to attend the inaugural ceremony of 'Saraswati Pushkaralu-2025' in Kaleshwaram on May 15.
