Congress Will Accelerate Development in Old City: Sameer Waliullah

Hyderabad, November 7: In a significant commitment to rejuvenate the historic heart of Hyderabad, the District Congress Committee (DCC) has pledged to spearhead a series of development projects in the Old City if they come to power in the upcoming elections.

Hyderabad DCC President Sameer Waliullah, in a media statement on Tuesday, announced that a focused effort would be made to revitalize the area through substantial financial investments and infrastructural overhauls.

Under the Congress banner, Waliullah outlined a multi-pronged strategy poised to transform the Old City.

At the core of their vision lies a proposal for a dedicated Rs. 5,000 financial package to bolster the Quli Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority, not only with funds but with additional manpower and new projects.

Further amplifying their employment-centric agenda, the party aims to expand SETWIN’s training programs by boosting both funds and staffing levels.

Recognizing the imperative for modern transportation, Congress has also thrown its weight behind opening the Metro Rail in the Old City within one year.

The enhancement of the business ecosystem is another key objective, with the party proposing SEZ status for the area to attract businesses to establish their offices, creating a bedrock for economic growth.

Sameer Waliullah stressed the importance of infrastructure and public services, promising to establish a Passport Office, other essential government departments, and a super-specialty hospital to meet the healthcare needs of Old City residents.

In what appears to be a comprehensive anti-discrimination legislative effort, Congress plans to implement laws to prevent financial exclusion against the Old City.

Education is also at the forefront of Congress’s restoration blueprint.

Sameer Waliullah said that the High Command would be convinced to establish an international school in the Old City Hyderabad to ensure access to world-class education for local children.

He said an international school in every district has been promised in the Six Guarantees unveiled by the Congress party and he would convince the High Command to start the proposed school in the Old City.

He said the healthcare infrastructure would be improved by upgrading the Osmania General Hospital and other public hospitals while enhancing medical services for the community.

Sameer Waliullah said these suggestions were compiled after having wide consultation with various leaders, organizations, and other stakeholders and they would be submitted to the TPCC President A Revanth Reddy for them to be crystallized into concrete guarantees. (Hydnow)

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