The partnerships, modelled after Kitakyushu city, focus on environmental conservation, waste management, and recycling.
Published Apr 21, 2025 | 9:12 AM ⚊ Updated Apr 21, 2025 | 9:12 AM
Telangana delegation led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Japanese officials.
Synopsis: The Telangana government signed agreements with leading companies to establish an Eco Town in Hyderabad. The talks covered eco-friendly technologies, clean city models, and river rejuvenation methods.
An official delegation of the Telangana government, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and currently touring Japan, has signed agreements with leading companies to establish an Eco Town in Hyderabad.
The team clinched the deal during its visit to the eco-friendly city of Kitakyushu on Sunday, 20 April. The partnerships focus on environmental conservation, waste management, and recycling.
Accompanied by IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu and officials, the delegation met Kitakyushu City Mayor Kazuhisa Takeuchi. The talks covered eco-friendly technologies, clean city models, and river rejuvenation methods.
The companies that signed the agreements included EX Research Institute, P9 LLC, Nippon Steel Engineering, New Chemical Trading, and Amita Holdings.
Letters of Intent were signed by state government officials and company representatives in the presence of the chief minister. These agreements aim to transform Hyderabad into a clean and sustainable city, modelled on Kitakyushu.
Mayor Takeuchi explained how Kitakyushu, once plagued by industrial pollution, became one of the world’s cleanest cities. He expressed interest in sharing their experiences, innovations, and technological expertise in environmental conservation with Telangana.
Revanth Reddy underscored the point that sustainability was no longer optional but a necessity. He stated that the state government is committed to environmental conservation alongside job creation, development, and wealth generation. He expressed confidence that developing an Eco Town in Hyderabad would provide a clean and pleasant environment for future generations.
The possibility of establishing direct flight connectivity between Hyderabad and Kitakyushu was also discussed. The chief minister proposed setting up a Japanese language school in Hyderabad, noting that equipping Telangana’s youth with Japanese language skills could open international job opportunities, given Japan’s high demand for young talent.
During the visit, the Telangana delegation toured the Murasaki River Rejuvenation Project, observing firsthand how a once-polluted river was transformed into a clean riverfront.
(Edited by Muhammed Fazil.)
