Telangana chief minister A. revanth reddy is now focused on acquiring vast tracts of land for his ambitious "Future City" project, despite facing severe backlash over his previous land acquisition efforts for a pharma village. Speaking at the MAUD Vijayotsavalu event on Monday, reddy outlined his vision for the new city, which could potentially span 40,000 to 50,000 acres.
According to reddy, around 15,000 acres of land is currently available for the project in Mucherla, Begarikancha, and nearby areas. He further noted the availability of an additional 15,000 acres of forest land. If local farmers extend their support and contribute another 15,000 acres, the state could create what reddy described as an "amazing city."
This announcement comes in the wake of intense protests and public outrage over the Lagacherla pharma village project, where land acquisition efforts sparked widespread discontent. Despite these challenges, reddy appears undeterred, emphasizing the transformative potential of large-scale urban development.
The Future City project, he stated, would be a monumental step forward for Telangana, aiming to position the state as a hub for modern urban infrastructure. However, the project’s feasibility and the reception from local communities remain significant hurdles.
Reddy’s ambitious plans continue to draw mixed reactions, with proponents lauding the vision for economic development and detractors criticizing the social and environmental costs of such massive land acquisitions.
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