The new Congress-led government in Telangana has discontinued the ambitious Hyderabad Pharma City project, originally intended to be a major pharmaceutical hub on 20,000 acres. Instead, the government has introduced a decentralized approach by planning 10 “Pharma Villages” across various regions in Telangana, including Vikarabad, Medak, and Nalgonda. This shift aims to distribute industrial development more equitably, address environmental concerns, and minimize conflicts with local farmers who had raised issues with the original project. The villages are expected to provide sustainable employment opportunities and regulatory oversight, supporting the state’s goal of balanced growth
This decision, however, has sparked controversy. BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) accused the Congress government of engaging in a “multi-crore scam” intended to benefit specific interests, criticizing the cancellation of Pharma City as detrimental to Telangana’s economic growth and industrial potential
In coming time more details about the project status will be published
