Hyderabad, Apr 24 (TNT): Telangana Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Friday said the HILT (Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation) policy will be implemented in a democratic manner, taking into account the views of all stakeholders.
Speaking at the Revenue Resource Mobilisation Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting held at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Secretariat, the Deputy Chief Minister said the policy was framed keeping in mind the development of both Hyderabad and the state.
The meeting was attended by ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy, Sridhar Babu and Jupally Krishna Rao, along with officials and representatives of various industrial estates.
Amid concerns over rising pollution, industrial representatives suggested relocating polluting units beyond the Outer Ring Road (ORR), stating that many industries would be willing to shift.
Responding to this, the Deputy CM said the government is considering all suggestions before taking a final decision.
He said that under the UDL (Undeveloped Land) policy, development should be carried out jointly by the Centre, the state government and industrial park representatives.
Suggestions were also made to establish industrial parks between the ORR and the proposed Regional Ring Road (RRR), drawing from international models.
Reiterating that the government has no intention of causing inconvenience to industries, he said the Cabinet led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is focused on overall development.
He also proposed holding consultations with industrial associations within the ORR to expedite the policy’s implementation.
The Deputy CM said inputs from industrial stakeholders would be incorporated before finalising the HILT policy guidelines.
Minister Sridhar Babu said the government aims to promote industrial growth while ensuring minimal environmental impact, adding that the policy framework remains flexible. He also noted that the new industrial policy mandates dormitory facilities for workers.
Industrial representatives largely welcomed the HILT policy. D. Srinivas Reddy, president of the Cherlapally Industries Association, said the implementation is being carried out in line with government norms and expressed confidence in the process.
He, however, sought development of industrial parks beyond the ORR with adequate infrastructure and housing facilities.
Representatives from Uppal and Jeedimetla industrial areas raised concerns over conversion charges and suggested allocation of land for industrial zones between the ORR and RRR without additional subsidies.
Minister Jupally Krishna Rao directed officials to compile comprehensive data on government lands, including vacant and encroached parcels, across departments and districts.
The Sub-Committee also instructed the registration department to implement revised land market values from the first week of May.
The Deputy CM emphasised that decisions related to resource mobilisation must be implemented effectively to enhance state revenue, warning that negligence would not be tolerated.
Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, Finance Principal Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania and other senior officials attended the meeting.
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