Hyderabad Metro Rail trial run by end of month

Source: Timesof India Dt: Jun 13, 2014

HYDERABAD: The first Hyderabad Metro Rail train is likely to chug in for a mandatory trial run along an 8-km stretch between Nagole and Mettuguda by the end of this month. The service is scheduled to be thrown open to the public in March 2015, in what is being billed as an Ugadi gift.

Sources in the department of municipal administration and urban development said Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, who is directly monitoring the progress of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project, is expected to launch the trial run in the first stage of the project, which includes three corridors (Miyapur-LB Nagar, JBS-Falaknuma, and Nagole- Shilparamam) covering 71.08 km.

"At present, electrification of the track is being done and it is expected to be completed in a couple of days. Once it is done, the date for the trial run would be fixed," said a department official. According to him, since the work is progressing fast, seven Metro stations on the stretch — Nagole, Uppal, NGRI, Habsiguda, Tarnaka, Lalaguda and Mettuguda — will be operational in a month's time.

The trial run is mandatory as per the safety certification norms and the train has to run for at least 2000 km before the certification process. The Commissioner for Railway Safety (CRS), which works under the ministry of civil aviation, and Research Design & Standards Organisation (RDSO), which belongs to the ministry of railways, would conduct a safety audit of the project. While CRS officials would inspect the tracks and train for safety and speed norms, RDSO officials will check for compliance with design, standards and specifications.

The first engine and bogies arrived last month and are being subjected to static tests, including the functioning of electro-mechanical equipment and software inside the train. "Once the static test is done, we will put the train on the test track within Uppal depot before taking up the trial run between Nagole and Mettuguda," said a technical staff member. The officials said the safety certification process was expected to be completed by this December, following which the first phase would be ready for the public in March.

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Water Board Prepares Draft Proposals for ITIR

: With Telangana government deciding to give top priority to the Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) in Hyderabad which will become economic backbone of Telangana, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS &SB) has prepared draft proposals for water and sewerage system for the upcoming ITIR project.

The estimated daily water demand required for the ITIR area would be around 452 million litres per day (MLD). For dealing with 359 MLD sewerage and sullage generation, sewerage treatment plant and  sullage treatment plants have been proposed.

ITIR is a self-contained integrated knowledge clusters for growth of IT and electronic hardware manufacturing in 49,9120 acres in and around Hyderabad.

Under the mega project, special economic zones (SEZs), industrial parks, free trade zones, warehousing zones and export-oriented units would come up five Zone I-Cyberabad and surrounding areas in 86.7 sq.km, Zone II-Shamshabad International airport and Maheshwaram 79.2 sq.km, Zone III-Uppal and Pocharam 10.3 sq.km, Zone IV-ORR Connector from Cyberabad to Shamshabad International Airport area 11.5 sq.km, ORR connector from Shamshabad International Airport area to Uppal, Pocharam-14.3 sq.km, all totaling 202 sq.km.

The water board officials told Express that the estimated daily water demand  required for the ITIR area would be around 452 MLD, of which 195 MLD is potable water and the remaining 257 MLD is non-potable water. The requirement of potable water will be serviced from the storage reservoirs and the non-potable water through recycling.

The sites for elevated level surface reservoirs (ELSRs) have been suggested at Hardware Park, Hitech city, Pocharam/Uppal Industrial area, Mankhal, Shamshabad, Nadergul and at the central squares of the respective sector clusters in Shamshabad International Airport area. A major service reservoir has been planned at Mangalpally, Nagarjunasagar Highway and Sardarnagar.

Underground sumps along with overhead tanks, ELSRs and water treatment plants would be planned at strategic points for efficient water supply and drinking water would be connected with this pumping system with adequate pipelines. Water balancing will be done taking into consideration potable and non-potable water requirement and availability of treated water, they added.

A water pumping station is also planned for pumping clear water from the underground tank to respective overhead tanks. ELSRs would be proposed to cater to the entire ITIR and the size being in proportionate with the demand.  

A gridiron system of pipe network is recommended for the proposed water distribution network.

Within the gridiron system of pipe network, all primary and secondary mains will be looped and interconnected.

Sewerage System: As the sewerage and sullage discharge would be around 359 MLD,  sewerage treatment and sullage treatment plants, domestic sewerage network, sullage network and sewage pumping stations were proposed at the Raviral Cheruvu and central squares of the sector clusters, and near Mangalpally at Nagarjunasagar Highway.

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Telangana government to make Hyderabad a Wi-Fi enabled city

Source: Tech2 Dt:June 11, 2014

Free WiFi to be implemented on Wipro staff buses. Image used for representational purposes only. (Image credit: Reuters)

The Telangana government Tuesday said several firms were coming forward to provide 4-G technology for making the entire Hyderabad a Wi-Fi enabled city.

 

Officials have been asked to draft a master plan by engaging international consultants and involving Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, Hyderabad Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, revenue, electricity, Hyderabad Metro Rail and sports departments, said a government statement.

 

Minister for Information Technology K. Taraka Rama Rao mooted an institute of innovation for training engineering students to compete with global standards.

 

He also suggested a separate authority for the Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) project for creating a hub for electronic hardware manufacturing units.

 

Harpreet Singh, secretary of the information technology and communications department, has informed Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao that 90 percent of the turnover of the IT sector was coming from Hyderabad, with a total turnover of Rs.62,293 crore.

 

Hyderabad is the second largest IT exporter in the country. He said there was a lot scope for further development of software and hardware technology sectors in Hyderabad.

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Draft township policy to be brought out of cold storage

Source : Times of India, June 8, 2014

 With the new dispensation in Telangana harping on satellite townships, officials are now busy clearing dust from the files created earlier on similar proposals. 

IT and panchayat raj minister K Taraka Rama Rao on Friday announced that the government would develop integrated satellite townships around Hyderabad apart from improving the image of 'Brand Hyderabad'. In fact, several studies had been conducted earlier and even a draft policy prepared on townships, but no concrete steps were taken by successive governments to realizing the same. This was mainly due to a slump in real estate for the past few years as townships have to be taken up by private infrastructure companies. 

Official sources said a draft township policy was prepared in 2008 by the municipal administration and urban development department, but it was shelved due to lack of growth in the real estate sector. Later, some changes like non-agriculture conversion charge waiver were made and the revised draft submitted to the state government a year ago. The government then constituted a high-level committee, comprising then municipal administration minister M Maheedhar Reddy, housing minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, panchayat raj minister K Jana Reddy and revenue minister N Raghuveera Reddy, to look into the policy. 

As per the draft proposal, a township should have a minimum 100 acres in the HMDA limits. Integrated townships should have land specifically allocated for work spaces, recreation and residences. Private infrastructure firms, which were to take up the townships, would be encouraged with tax incentives like waiver of development charges, conversion charges and reduction in property tax. 

"If the government seeks the report on integrated township policy, the MA&UD department is ready to come up with the policy by incorporating changes as per the TRS government's policies and guidelines," an additional director of the MA&UD department said. 

Apart from the draft policy, officials said the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has taken up a study to develop transit oriented growth centres (TOGCs) at 13 locations to meet the travel demand, population and economic activities by 2041. The TOGCs have been proposed at locations like Shamshabad/Thimmapur, Patancheru, Gundla Pochampally, Shameerpet, Gachibowli, Ghatkesar, Tellapur/Nagulapalli, Tukkuguda, Keesara, Pedda Amberpet, Gowdavelli, Adibatla and Bonguluru. The authority had even engaged consultants to carry out feasibility study for 13 TOGCs and prepare the concept plans and urban designs using remote sensing and GIS techniques. 

"In the recently approved master plan for Hyderabad Metropolitan Region, the HMDA has identified 13 urban nodes like Bhongiri, Sangareddy, Choutuppal and 46 urban centres like Pochampally and Turkapally mainly to expand development in surrounding areas by creating economic activity and employment that would help in triggering balanced and sustainable development," a senior planning official of the HMDA said. For urban nodes and centres also, the development authority has appointed consultants for preparation of feasibility report and preparation of development plans.

 

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Free bicycles at all metro rail stations

Source: The Hindu  June 5, 2014

Commuters at the city’s Metro Stations would be issued bicycles free of cost, Hyderabad Metro Rail Managing Director N.V.S. Reddy said on Wednesday. A drive has already been initiated in schools across the twin cities urging children to cycle to school, he said.

It was Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s vision that the cities be designed for people and not cars, Mr. Reddy told a press conference.

Hyderabad Bicycling Club chairman D.V. Manohar claimed that about 5,200 had gotten themselves enrolled to the club. This was the second highest membership in the world. An online membership drive had begun to enrol new members in the HBC.

“After the first bike station came up near Sanjeevaiah Park, cycling communities have become active in Gachibowli too,” Mr. Manohar said, calling for a change for active mobility in the country’s commuting culture. The HBC chairman announced that he had been elected to the steering board of the World Cycling Alliance.

“To change the perception of cycling being the poor man’s vehicle to becoming the preferred mode of transport is a challenge. India is burdened by a 1.2 billion population from which the influx to the cities is expected to touch 250 million, the equivalent of 11 Australias,” Mr. Manohar observed.

The benefits

Cycling would not only be of physical benefit to the individual, but also reduce pollution in cities. Moreover, it would also lower the country’s oil import bill, he pointed out. HBC general secretary T. Satyanarayana Reddy, two-time Asian paracycling medalist Aditya Mehta and others were also present.

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No more bandhs and agitations, says Telangana IT Minister K T Rama Rao

Source: DC June 5,2014

Hyderabad: The IT minister of Telangana, Mr K.T. Rama Rao, says that agitations and bandhs are things of the past, and that as the party running the government, the TRS will not call any more bandhs, even over the Polavaram issue.

The minister says that  although Hyderabad has lost some of its sheen due to agitations, it will now have an enhanced cosmopolitan feel and Chandrababu Naidu will be no threat to the IT industry of Telangana.

Excerpts from the interview:

The industry has seen repeated bandhs over the Telangana issue, which has led to a sense of apprehension. What can you assure industry as well as the IT professionals from across the country and Seemandhra working here?

The agitations were for a specific purpose, which has been achieved. Therefore there is no need for any apprehensions. It is a sad thing but in this country there is no other way to register a protest. It was the leadership in Delhi that delayed the decision for so long, and sadly a decision was taken only after so many people lost their lives.
We have promised the people of Telangana that we will improve their lives, and we will now deliver on the promises.

The political issues will remain as there are no two southern states, which do not have disputes over the sharing of water. The bandh call for Polavaram was technically before the government was formed. We are serious about the two lakh tribals in the Polavaram-affected villages, and now we will fight it out in the SC. I can assure that there will be no political witch-hunt, absolutely no political vendetta.

Mr Chandrababu Naidu is expected to bring about a IT revolution in AP. How do you plan to compete?
Investors will remain in Hyderabad as long as it is profitable for them. I plan to build on and enhance the brand image of Hyderabad. No businessman will go away from Hyderabad over regional affiliations. While Hyderabad belongs to Telangana, it also belongs to the entire country, and it will retain its cosmopolitan feel, and we will enhance it further.

After the past few years of apprehensions in the IT sector, I will focus on bringing the sector back on track. Whoever has already invested in Hyderabad, we want them to stay and also expand, and we want to attract more investments. Andhra Pradesh can grow but Hyderabad will not lose its edge. The ITIR project will take Hyderabad to the next level of growth.

What challenges are you are expecting?
One of the biggest challenges will be to develop the other parts of the state and the power shortage is a big challenge. The challenge would be to concentrate on developing the remaining half of the state (apart from extended Hyderabad), which is rich in resources. We need more power to increase irrigation potential. The challenge is not only to spur the growth of different sectors in the remaining part of the state but also structure Hyderabad to have equitable growth.

What are the positives you hope to bank on?
While many have been saying that Hyderabad has low real estate rates, I see it as a huge advantage. For any company that wants to set up an office here, the low cost of real estate can be a big attraction. Also housing is cheaper here. If we take Bengaluru and Chennai,  Hyderabad has a clear advantage.

While Bengaluru has only one-third the infrastructure of Hyderabad, the real estate is three times costlier. In Chennai again, the infrastructure is again one third of Hyderabad while the real estate cost is double. In addition to this all the incentives that were available earlier will be retained by the new government.

What are your plans to expand the IT industry in Hyderabad, bringing in new companies and developing clusters across the state?
The current IT corridor, which extends from Gachibowli up to Adibatla, is where the ITIR (Information Technology Investment Region) is coming up. For developing IT our focus will be on the ITIR. ITIR will take Hyderabad to the next level of growth, and we want to expedite it. This will result in a huge jump in employment.

For the remaining five districts of the state, which are not covered by extended Hyderabad, the idea is to develop other industries that will provide employment to people there, and keep them from migrating to Hyderabad. We have to improve power supply and irrigation in other districts, and must also exploit our resources.

What new facilities are you planning?
The growth spurt that was expected from the ORR (Outer Ring Road) has unfortunately not come. Therefore we are planning Regional Ring Roads connecting the main city through radial roads across the ORR. While we have the IT corridor from Gachibowli up to Adibatla, the growth is lopsided along the ORR.

We plan to develop a Pharma Park, which will provide infrastructure for Pharmaceutical companies; an education park bringing in education and research institutions; a leisure and amusement park, and a Sports City for multiple sports academies.
Also since the entire development now is towards the west side creating new hubs along ORR will help growth.

How do you plan to address the mounting security concerns in the IT corridor and the rest of the city?
We are planning to enhance security in the IT corridor as well as the city. We need 3,000 cameras in Cyberabad alone while another 7,000 cameras are needed for the rest of the city. We have only 315 cameras now, and the plan is to increase their number. I want information technology companies to sponsor them as part of their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) so that the city’s security cover improves.

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Hyderabad, tale of a city shared by two states

IBN Live  June 2, 2014

The city of Nizams and Pearls is not a newly built city like Chandigarh, which is a joint capital for both Punjab and Haryana. It is not even located on the border of two states. Hyderabad has been the capital of Hyderabad state and an integral part of the newly created state of Telangana. Hyderabad has a history of over 500 years. It was the richest city under the Nizams.

It is quiet natural that the people Telangana demand that Hyderabad was and will remain the capital of their state and the Andhra Pradesh has no right over it.

The Telangana Bill passed by the Parliament has declared Hyderabad common capital of both the states for a period not exceeding 10 years. The Telangana people have reluctantly agreed to it.

The administrative control over Hyderabad will be with the Governor of Telangana till Andhra Pradesh government shifts to its own capital.

The Bill says, "the Governor shall have special responsibility to the security of life, liberty and property of all those who reside in the common capital of Hyderabad. The Governor's responsibility shall extend to matters such as law and order, internal security and safety of all vital installations in the discharge of these functions. This transitory provision shall cease to be have effect after such period not exceeding 10 years."

On and from the appointed day, Hyderabad in the existing State of Andhra Pradesh, shall be the common capital of the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh for such period not exceeding ten years. Hyderabad to be common capital for States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

After expiry of the period referred to in sub-section (1), Hyderabad shall be the capital of the State of Telangana and there shall be a new capital for the State of Andhra Pradesh. Explanation - In this Part, the common capital includes the existing area notified as the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation under the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955.

Some Constitutional experts argue that it is a flawed decision by the Parliament and it can be over turned by the Supreme Court. Because, the Constitution makes it clear that a Governor can administer a city only if it is a Union Territory. Since Hyderabad is a part of Telangana and it has an elected government, the decision to entrust the administration to governor is wrong.

The matter is already being heard by the Supreme Court and the hearing will continue in August.

Anticipating this, the Union Law minister in the previous government Kapil Sibal told both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha that the next government can rectify it by amending the Constitution, if the need arises.

It leaves the question over the Constitutional status of Hyderabad open to judicial scrutiny.

Hyderabad had been a rich provincial city till the late 1990s. The Information Technology and bio-technology boom hit the city and it changed the face of the city. People started talking more about Cyberabad and its glitzy towers than its famous Char Minar or Hussain Sagar.

The people from all over India have migrated to Hyderabad looking for jobs and new opportunities. The contribution of the risk taking and visionary entrepreneurs from Seemandhra in building Hyderabad and its surrounding areas is also huge. But, everything they built now belongs to Telangana and AP will have to build its new capital from the scratches.

The TRS chief and the first Chief Minister of Telangana K Chandrashekhara Rao has started his administration on a conciliatory note and wants the business community to stay back in Hyderabad and rest of Telangana.

Hyderabad may witness some dull moments and a sluggish growth because some investment is likely to move to Andhra Pradesh and its to be built Capital. The real estate has already collapsed in Hyderabad. But, the IT and Bio-Technology Companies are unlikely to shift base from Hyderabad, which is has got good infrastructure.

Since Hyderabad is a very well developed city, the KCR government does not need to do anything for its development once it comes under Telangana Government's control.

Will Hyderabad continue to grow and retain its place in the future? Only the time will tell.

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First Metro Rail up for a trial run soon

The Hindu   June 2, 2014

The first metro train that was rolled out from South Korea to Hyderabad would be put on tracks for test and trials in next couple of days before it is run on the first phase of the project from Nagole to Mettuguda on March 21, 2015, according to L&T Metro Rail, Hyderabad, Chief Executive & Managing Director V.B. Gadgil on Saturday night.

Addressing Tours, Travels and Hoteliers at a SKAL International event, he said the three coach train, which reached the city last month in the third week of May, would be put to trial runs on 8 km stretch atop the viaduct.

Pointing out that the project was taken with the total outlay of Rs.20,000 crore, he said, it was the largest investment of L&T had ever made in any one single city.

The Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) to be used for the rail system will help determine accurate position of a train unlike the traditional signalling systems thereby making it efficient and safe.

“It is the next generation of signalling technology being adopted in subways and other new modes of transportation,” he explained.

To ensure further safety, an empty train will be run every morning on the entire stretch to check if all the lines are intact and safe for the travel of the passengers.

The trains will also be generating 30 per cent of the power using the regenerative electric braking where the momentum is converted into electrical energy and feeding back to power supply system, while braking. It will also help reduce energy requirement from the grid, said Mr. Gadgil. When it is completed in five years span, it will register a record for the shortest construction period for 72 km stretch in just five years.

The 66 overhead stations coming up will have senior citizens and disabled friendly facilities with escalators, elevators and stairways.

Each station is designed to accommodate two train passengers i.e, 1,800 passengers at any given point of time. The three coach trains can take in a maximum of three hundred passengers and gradually the number of coaches can be increased to six during peak hours to help carry double the number of commuters.

Effectively, it means 60,000 riders can be moved in a single direction every hour, with a train every two seconds.

No impact of bifurcation

Though completely automated, there will be a ‘driver’ to ensure opening or closing of doors since the trains will not move even if there is a gap of even an inch. He will also be having an emergency button to be operated if necessary. The CEO saw no impact of State bifurcation on the project.

Welcoming the gathering, Mr. Vijay Mohan Raj, president of SKAL International No. 606, Hyderabad, informed that local chapter in Hyderabad completed the bidding process of bringing SKAL World Congress to be Hyderabad. Once the bid goes through in favour of Hyderabad in the World Congress to be held in October this year in Mexico, then SKAL local chapter will host the next World Congress in Hyderabad in 2016.

They are confident of getting the bid in our favour, informed Mr. Vijay Mohan Raj.

SKAL local chapter targets to make Hyderabad the Tourism Capital of India informed Vijay Mohan Raj.

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'Buy property in the metro rail belt'

Business Line  June1, 2014

Go for property in localities where connectivity will improve, says the Associate Director of Cushman & Wakefield

Metro rail projects in cities such as Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad hold the key to property price appreciation says Kalpana Murthy, Associate Director, Residential Services, Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate advisory.

How can buyers negotiate with builders for good terms?

Two things will help you land a favourable deal. If you can make large payments upfront, developers are willing to give you discounts.

Due to the nature of the business, most of them face cash issues. Also, compared to central locations, you can get better deals in peripheral areas that are not as well established as residential localities.

Many builders are offering extras now. How can one evaluate these offers?

You have to be clear on what your priorities are. Do not compromise on vital parameters such as location, developer record, title or layout.

Beyond that, if frills are thrown in, it is good. In some cases, you will find that the extras are not adding any value. Say, if the builder is giving a wardrobe and you already have one, there is no value.

What are common mistakes home buyers make?

Home purchase decisions tend to be a lot more impulsive, rather than arrived at based on analysis. For instance, there must be clarity on whether the home is for self use or investment.

Many a time, people buy because a friend or relative, who is savvy in purchases, had bought a property.

What may be suitable for him may not apply to you; so do your own homework. And if there is one issue bothering a home buyer now, say car parking, emphasis is placed only on solving that issue.

Do not be overly focused on one aspect; evaluate all features. One more aspect that is often overlooked is the long-term maintenance plan. A well-maintained complex retains value and fetches better rents; so pay attention to this.

What extra checks should first-time home buyers do?

First, know your loan eligibility and look for projects in your budget. This will save you the agony of getting into a commitment that is too financially stressful.

Getting faster possession is important, as you can start saving on rent by moving into your home.

Check the payment terms to ensure that they are not front-heavy. The total cost of possession includes the interest you pay. Also, you need to do apples to apples comparison of price and the features you get.

For example, a property on the main road would be more expensive than one that is a little way off. There are also differences in the loading factor, which decides how much of the super built-up area is useable.

Do a side-by-side comparison of two or three properties to see if there are any hidden costs before deciding.

For someone with, say, a 10-year horizon, what would you recommend they invest in?

Personally, I buy land with a long-term view of over 20 years. The value of a flat purchased may increase, but after 15 years or so, based on how it is maintained, tends to flatten or even fall. You also have to worry about renting it and maintaining it properly, especially if the property is far away. Land does not have these issues.

What are the property investments you are optimistic about?

City localities in the metro rail belt are a good short-to-medium term bet in my opinion.

We will certainly see residential market pick up as connectivity improves. It is better to rely on metros, tier-2/3 cities, which have diversified and broad-based industries, rather than on a single sector.

I am optimistic about affordable and mid-size homes. Retirement communities, where you get service assistance, are also seeing good demand from those in the 40-50 year age group who are planning their senior life.

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Seemandhra capital won't be big as Hyderabad: Venkaiah Naidu

Source: Times of India  June1, 2014

The two Naidus are speaking in different voices. While AP chief minister-elect Chandrababu Naidu's vision of constructing a new capital on the lines of Singapore appeared to have swept him into power, new Union urban development minister Venkaiah Naidu says the new capital for AP cannot be a big one like Hyderabad. 

Venkaiah Naidu said on Saturday that the new capital would be a medium-size city. "You cannot have a Hyderabad-like capital. At the same time, you also cannot build a bare administrative block and call it a capital," he said adding that the capital should have all facilities like hospitals, schools, colleges, recreation, entertainment etc to attract outsiders. 

He said he has had a preliminary discussion with Chandrababu Naidu on the capital and added that the location of the capital would be revealed by the state government. Stating that the Union urban development ministry would have a bigger say in the development of the capital, Venkaiah Naidu said the state government alone cannot build the capital. 

Singapore was the buzz word of the TDP president's election campaign. With TDP sources insisting that their chief has still not given up on the Singapore model for the new capital, Venkaiah Naidu's 'medium size model' is taking Chandrababu's approach to a conflict path. However, sources in both the parties said there will be no friction between the leaders of the two parties on development issues, including the building of a new capital. 

Speaking about the development of Hyderabad, Venkaiah Naidu said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of urban development would revolve round the 'smaller towns concept'. "We have a long-term perspective. To meet the demand of the urban population in 2051, when the share of urban population in the country would be 50%, we are examining a plan to develop satellite cities around Outer Ring Road on the outskirts of Hyderabad," he added. 

To discuss urban development in the context of rapid urbanization, a national conference of municipal and urban development ministers of states has been planned after the first session of Parliament in the first week of June, he said. During the day, Naidu reviewed the progress of various development projects like the Hyderabad Metro Rail, Rajiv Awas Yojana, National Urban Renewal Mission, JNNURM etc, in which the Centre is a stakeholder. 

Earlier, Naidu addressed party workers at the state BJP office. Taking a dig at Telangana chief minister-designate K Chandrasekhar Rao's belligerent attitude toward the Centre with regard to the Polavaram project, Venkaiah Naidu said "a confrontationist attitude towards the Centre would do no good to the state. Development is possible only if the state and Centre are mutually cooperative."

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