Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Political Clash Over Telangana's HILT Policy
There's a big argument in Telangana about a new policy called HILTP.
The government says it's for cleaning up old industrial areas and improving infrastructure.
But the BJP and BRS parties say it's a scam that will let people take government land for very cheap.
The BJP even met the Governor to ask him to stop the policy.
There's also a fight about new power plants.
The BRS says the government is making people pay too much for electricity.
Both sides are accusing each other of not caring about the people and only thinking about money.
Telangana's HILTP policy allows conversion of 9,292.53 acres of industrial land for multi-purpose use.
BJP alleges the policy is a scam benefiting politicians and realtors at the expense of the public.
BRS criticizes the government for opting for expensive thermal plants instead of cheaper NTPC power.
Minister Sridhar Babu accuses BJP and BRS of enacting political drama and opposing the policy without valid reasons.
BJP demands suspension of HILTP and an investigation into land conversion policies.
- Who
- Telangana government, BJP, BRS, Industries and Commerce Minister D Sridhar Babu, BRS leader T Harish Rao, BJP State unit President N Ramachander Rao
- What
- Controversy over the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP) and power projects
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Why
- Disputes over land conversion, power costs, and political allegations
- Policy Name
- Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP)
- Land Affected
- 9,292.53 acres
- Locations
- 22 locations around Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road
- Conversion Fee
- 30–50% of Sub-Registrar (SR) value
- Estimated Market Value
- Rs 6 lakh crore
- BJP's Alleged Scam Value
- Rs 5 lakh crore
- NTPC Power Cost
- Rs 4.12 per unit
- GENCO Power Cost
- Rs 7.70 per unit