The Telangana government has proposed a ₹17,677 crore allocation for the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Department in the 2025-26 state budget. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka presented the budget in the Assembly on March 19, 2025, highlighting key urban development initiatives under the H-CITI Plan and the newly established Future City Development Authority (FCDA).
Key Announcements & Projects
1. H-CITI Plan (Urban Infrastructure & Traffic Management)
- 31 flyovers, 17 underpasses, and 10 road expansion projects in Hyderabad with an investment of ₹7,032 crore.
- ₹150 crore allocated for city beautification projects.
- Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) at Osman Sagar & Himayat Sagar (20 MLD capacity).
- Godavari waters to be used for replenishing reservoirs as part of the Musi Riverfront Development Project.
2. Flood Mitigation & Drainage Projects
- Integrated Stormwater Drainage Project approved with an investment of ₹5,942 crore to prevent urban flooding.
3. Future City Development Authority (FCDA)
- Aims to develop India’s first net-zero city with:
- Multimodal connectivity
- Electric public transport network
- Green buildings
- Specialized zones: AI City, Pharma Hub, Sports City, Clean Energy Innovation Zone.
4. SPEED (Smart, Proactive, Efficient, and Effective Delivery) Initiative
- Fast-tracking 19 key infrastructure projects, including:
- Musi Riverfront Development
- Metro Rail expansion
- Regional Ring Road construction
- New Osmania General Hospital building
- Telangana Bhavan construction in Delhi
- Anti-narcotics strategies
MA&UD Budget Breakdown (₹17,677 crore)
- Total Establishment Expenditure: ₹7,639.96 crore
- Loans for water supply & sanitation: ₹3,085 crore
- Urban development: ₹1,200 crore
- Scheme Expenditure: ₹10,037 crore
- Capital Outlay for Urban Development: ₹5,213.67 crore
- Assistance to local bodies, corporations, urban authorities: ₹4,701.92 crore
Major Budget Allocations
- Vaikuntha Dhamams (crematoriums): ₹75 crore
- Hyderabad Disaster Response & Monitoring Agency: ₹100 crore
- Musi Riverfront Development: ₹1,500 crore
- Old City Metro connectivity: ₹500 crore
- Airport Metro connectivity: ₹100 crore
- Multi-modal suburban rail system: ₹50 crore
- Future City Development Authority: ₹100 crore
- Quli Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority: ₹63.37 crore
- Yadagirigutta Temple Development: ₹200 crore
- Vemulawada Temple Area Development: ₹100 crore
- Urban development in Mahabubnagar, Mancherial, Kothagudem & Palwancha: ₹754.70 crore
- Integrated vegetable & meat markets: ₹100 crore
Key Takeaways
- Major push for urban development with focus on traffic decongestion, stormwater drainage, and city beautification.
- Hyderabad’s infrastructure upgrade includes metro, road expansions, and suburban rail projects.
- Future City project aims to make Telangana a global hub for technology, industry, and sustainable development.
- Religious & heritage sites such as Yadagirigutta & Vemulawada receive significant funding.
This budget highlights Telangana’s commitment to urban modernization, sustainable infrastructure, and economic growth. 🚀