Foundation Stone for Water Pipeline to IT Corridor

Information Technology Minister K Taraka Ramarao today reiterated that Hyderabad has all opportunities to become an international city with best infrastructure and facilities. KTR was speaking after laying foundation stone for III phase works of Krishna water shifting to Hyderabad and black topping of roads at a program here. Speaking on the occasion, the IT Minister said the city would become a world class destination with the best amenities such as water, power, roads, sewerage and others at the doorstep of IT companies, ITES, SEZs and others of IT industry in the State. While 1,000 mm dedicated water pipeline in Madhapur will be laid at a cost of Rs 25 crore connecting Rayadurgam and Madhapur for improved water facility, re-carpeting of roads will be taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 16 crore, the minister maintained. The Hitech City and Madhapur areas will soon get a facelift, he said, adding the State Government was committed to provide basic amenities in the city on international standards. Madhapur area is accommodating some 400 world famous IT companies and providing employment to lakhs of people, who should get the best of the facilities. (Photo: Zabi)