Hyderabad Emerging as Hub for High-Rises: Minister Sridhar Babu

Swift Summary

• Telangana’s Industries and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu inaugurated a two-day national conference of the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers in Hyderabad.
• Hyderabad hosts over 200 high-rise buildings, with an additional 250 structures towering 100 meters or above currently under construction.
• The Minister advocated for eco-amiable, sustainable construction practices such as adopting composite steel structures for high-rises, citing reduced construction time (by 40%), lighter structural weight (30% less), enhanced seismic resistance, and lower pollution during building processes.
• Composite steel structures promote circular economy principles through recyclability compared to traditional reinforced cement concrete (RCC) methods.
• telangana’s construction sector has grown by 11.97% in FY2024-25,contributing over Rs. 80,000 crore to the State economy-24.9% of gross value added within the services sector.
• the State government plans to deliver over five lakh Indiramma houses to beneficiaries within three-and-a-half years as part of its housing initiatives.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The emphasis on sustainable urban progress aligns well with global priorities for reducing carbon emissions during large-scale infrastructure growth.The shift towards composite steel structures reflects forward-thinking leadership by balancing expedited growth and environmental stewardship-a necessary approach given Hyderabad’s rapid vertical expansion with hundreds of towering buildings either completed or under development.

Additionally, Telangana’s remarkable economic contribution from its construction sector demonstrates robust integration between industry innovation and policy efficacy. If effectively scaled across India under similar frameworks like those discussed at this conference, it could have transformative implications for urban planning amidst increasing population demands.

The delivery target for Indiramma housing reiterates Telangana’s focus not just on modernisation but also accessible living conditions-a key priority for equitable growth alongside technological progress in civil engineering sectors.

Read more: Published – july 11, 2025