The Telangana Forest Department has proposed developing 59 areas around Hyderabad into urban parks. These parks will provide much-needed recreational spaces for city residents. Additionally, officials from the Tourism Department have been asked to identify more locations for similar projects.
One of the main goals of this initiative is to create green spaces near software industry hubs. This will benefit employees who work from home by offering parks with necessary amenities like Wi-Fi, security, and other facilities to improve their work experience.
The proposals were discussed during a pre-budget meeting for the 2025-26 financial year. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Tourism and Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao in Hyderabad on March 4.
As part of a broader tourism development plan, officials were directed to align their budget proposals with the upcoming Telangana Tourism Policy. The state government plans to focus on eco-tourism, medical tourism, temple tourism, and spiritual tourism to boost the sector.
Ministers also noted increasing interest from private companies in developing tourism projects through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Officials have been asked to identify potential tourist destinations for PPP-based development and review existing projects that are not generating enough revenue for the state.
This initiative is expected to improve Hyderabad’s green infrastructure while also boosting tourism and job opportunities in Telangana.
