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In a visionary step toward sustainable urban development, the Telangana government has announced plans to develop an 80-acre eco-town, modeled on the environmentally progressive city of Kitakyushu in Japan. The upcoming project reflects the state’s growing commitment to climate-conscious infrastructure and circular economy principles, aiming to set a new benchmark in green urban planning for India.

The eco-town is set to rise in Kompally, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, and will serve as a demonstration hub for sustainable living, green energy, zero-waste systems, and eco-friendly mobility solutions. Drawing inspiration from Kitakyushu—which transformed from a heavily polluted industrial city into one of the world’s most eco-friendly urban centers—the Telangana model will integrate advanced Japanese technologies with local innovations.

According to state officials, the proposed township will feature solar-powered buildings, decentralized wastewater treatment, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, smart waste segregation systems, green public spaces, and rainwater harvesting mechanisms. In line with its ecological blueprint, the development will also prioritize biodiversity conservation and resource efficiency.

“This eco-town will not just be a place to live—it will be a live laboratory for environmental sustainability and urban resilience,” said a senior official from the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC), which is overseeing the project.

The initiative is being developed with technical collaboration from Japan’s Kitakyushu city and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), both of which have offered strategic guidance on urban sustainability, circular economy implementation, and eco-industrial clustering.

In addition to serving as a residential zone, the eco-town will also house research centers, training institutes, and demonstration facilities focused on renewable energy, waste-to-energy technologies, and low-carbon industrial practices. The goal is to attract green-tech startups, sustainability-focused businesses, and academic institutions, thereby making the area a vibrant hub for green innovation.

The Telangana government also sees this initiative as a stepping stone toward scaling eco-urbanism across the state. “Our goal is to replicate the lessons from this pilot across other urban and semi-urban areas. This eco-town is not an endpoint, but the beginning of a larger green transformation,” said Telangana IT and Industries Minister K.T. Rama Rao. The project aligns with Telangana’s broader sustainability commitments, including its State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) and recent initiatives like Haritha Haram (mass afforestation), EV policy rollout, and green building incentives. As climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure become critical to future urban development, Telangana’s Kitakyushu-inspired eco-town could emerge as a national model for how Indian cities can grow without compromising environmental integrity.