Archive · 26 Jul 2025
IIT Madras Alumni Discuss Sustainable Cities in Hyderabad
A group of IIT Madras alumni and faculty gathered in Hyderabad to talk about how to make cities better for the environment and for people.
They discussed how important it is to plan cities well and provide essential services.
They pointed out things like public transport, managing waste in a way that helps the environment, protecting water, managing floods, and building affordable homes are all important for making cities sustainable.
The head of the Hyderabad Metro Rail mentioned how successful the metro has been and asked for help from the IITs for future expansions.
IIT Madras alumni and faculty organized a discussion on sustainable cities in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad Metro Rail MD highlighted the need for well-planned infrastructure in urban spaces.
Key components of a sustainable urban future include public transport and waste management.
Reddy cited the Hyderabad Metro Rail as a success story.
Reddy invited IITs to participate in future metro expansion projects.
- Who
- IIT Madras alumni and faculty and Hyderabad Metro Rail managing director.
- What
- Discussion on sustainable cities.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To discuss strategies for sustainable urban development.
- Event
- Meet on Sustainable and Green Cities
- Organizer
- IIT Madras alumni and faculty
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Main Topic
- Sustainable urban development
- Key Speaker
- N.V.S. Reddy
- Focus Areas
- Public transport, waste management, water bodies, flood control, and housing