Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Telangana Plans Eco-Town with Japanese City's Model
Telangana plans to build an Eco-Town, a special town focused on being friendly to the environment, across 80 acres.
They're getting ideas from Kitakyushu, a city in Japan.
The plan includes eco-friendly factories, managing water and waste well, and zero waste.
They also aim to work with Kitakyushu on things like clean technology and digital advancements.
They are exploring direct flights between Hyderabad and Kitakyushu to boost ties, aiming to attract more investment from Japan.
Telangana will establish an Eco-Town across 80 acres.
The Eco-Town will be modelled on Kitakyushu, Japan.
Collaboration with Kitakyushu on sustainable initiatives is planned.
Direct flight services between Hyderabad and Kitakyushu are being explored.
The government has secured investments worth Rs.3 lakh crore.
- Who
- Telangana government, Industries and IT Minister D.Sridhar Babu, and Kitakyushu Mayor Kazuhisa Takeuchi
- What
- Plans to establish an Eco-Town, collaborate with Kitakyushu, and explore direct flights.
- When
- Announced on Monday
- Where
- Telangana
- Why
- To promote sustainable development, attract Japanese investment, and strengthen ties with Kitakyushu.
- Eco-Town size
- 80 acres
- Model city
- Kitakyushu City, Japan
- Focus
- Sustainable development
- Principles
- Zero-waste design
- Investments Secured
- Rs.3 lakh crore
- Possible between Hyderabad and Kitakyushu
- Direct flight services
