The government of Telangana has announced plans to relocate nearly 2,800 industries currently operating within the Outer Ring Road area to newly designated industrial zones outside the city. The move is part of the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy aimed at reducing pollution and urban congestion.
Officials said that around 60 alternative sites have been identified for the relocation of industries, including manufacturing units, steel plants, and textile factories. A large portion of these businesses fall under the “red category,” meaning they generate high levels of pollution and require stricter environmental regulations.
Under the plan, approximately 500 pharmaceutical units are expected to shift to the upcoming Pharma City project near the proposed Future City region. Other industrial clusters will be relocated to specific zones designed for their operations.
Authorities believe the move will help reduce pollution in densely populated areas while creating better-planned industrial zones with improved infrastructure. Over the years, rapid urban expansion has surrounded older industrial areas such as Balanagar and Kukatpally, making them unsuitable for heavy manufacturing.
However, some industrialists and political leaders have raised concerns about the relocation process. Businesses worry about the cost of shifting factories and the time required to rebuild facilities at new locations.
The government has assured industry owners that relocation will occur only after infrastructure at the new sites is fully developed. Companies will be given three to six months to move their operations once the facilities are ready.
Officials say the policy is necessary to support Hyderabad’s transformation into a modern, environmentally sustainable metropolitan city.
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