Thu Jan 30 16:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Telangana Govt. to Boost Industrial Growth with Logistics Push, New IT Policy
**Hyderabad, [Date]:** Telangana’s Minister Shridhar Babu announced ambitious plans to accelerate industrial growth, focusing on logistics infrastructure and IT sector development. He revealed that the state government is developing a dry port centered around the North Corridor, utilizing a public-private partnership model, with approvals already secured. Two dry ports are expected to be operational in Telangana soon, significantly improving the state’s logistics capabilities.
The minister emphasized the government’s commitment to expanding industrial and IT development beyond Hyderabad, targeting Tier-2 cities. A key announcement regarding the IT sector is slated for February 7th, with the launch of a new IT policy aimed at establishing Telangana as a national leader in the field.
Furthering the infrastructure development, the government is planning significant improvements to the Charlapally Railway Terminal area, aiming to develop a “Future City” in the next four years. The development also includes plans for new malls around Hyderabad, similar to the Outlook Malls, and a focus on developing an “East City” to accommodate the expansion of the IT sector.
Minister Babu dismissed recent rumors of disagreements within the ministerial cabinet as baseless, asserting that all ministers are united in their efforts towards the state’s development. He urged citizens to disregard such false narratives.
Finally, the minister briefly touched upon the rising number of asthma patients in the state and recommended certain yoga asanas like Semicircle, Hastauttanasana, and Matsyasana for relief.
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