Hyderabad is not just a city—it is a tapestry of many cities within one

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

It is referred as the ‘City of Pearls’, Hitec City, Cyber City, City of Lakes, City of Nawabs and also City of Tombs. The city’s landscape is changing rapidly but at the same time is retaining its old world charm but the sobriquet is changing with changing times.   

The state government is committed to preserving Hyderabad’s cherished titles but is also working actively to bestow new ones upon the city. Several state government initiatives are enhancing Hyderabad’s brand image—creating, in effect, many cities within one.

The state government is currently developing the Fourth City (Future City) at Mucherla in the capital region. It is the dream project of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and it will be a hub for investments, entertainment, sports, and academia. The Fourth City is bound to define Hyderabad’s future. As part of this ambitious plan, the Skill University was set up here and the relocation of some key institutions underway. Several development works have already begun in this emerging urban center.

Hyderabad is also popularly known as Cyber City, or Cyberabad, owing to its strong presence in the IT industry. Cyberabad specifically refers to the HITEC City area, where most of the city’s IT firms and technology businesses are concentrated. The term combines “cyber” with “abad”—which means “city” in Urdu—aptly capturing the essence of Hyderabad’s digital dominance.

The state government is committed not only to maintaining Hyderabad’s legacy titles but also to shaping new identities for the ever-growing city of Charminar. With iconic structures such as Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace, and Falaknuma Palace, the Old City stands as a living monument to culture, history, and timeless grandeur. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has often described this area as the “Gold City” and the “Real City.” Efforts to revitalize the Old City are already underway, including the much-anticipated Metro Rail expansion.

Hyderabad has also earned the title “City of Lakes,” thanks to its many natural and manmade reservoirs such as Hussain Sagar, Himayat Sagar, Osman Sagar, Durgam Cheruvu, Ameenpur Lake, and Pedda Cheruvu. These water bodies have historically supported agriculture, daily life, and cultural events. Despite threats of encroachment, many lakes have withstood the test of time. The government is now actively working to protect and restore them through initiatives like HYDRAA.

Film City in Hyderabad is another crown jewel and an iconic landmark for the Indian film industry. Every year, dozens of films are produced in this vibrant hub, making it one of the most active centers of cinematic activity in the country.

Looking ahead, the state government is planning to develop a ‘Data City’ to meet the evolving demands of the digital future. This initiative is envisioned as a strategic step toward supporting the expanding needs of the IT and tech industries, positioning Hyderabad as a forward-looking hub for data-driven innovation.

In parallel, Hyderabad has also established itself as a leading center for pharmaceutical production. Spearheaded by its capital, Telangana plays a pivotal role in India’s life sciences ecosystem—contributing nearly one-third of the nation’s pharmaceutical output, one-fifth of its pharmaceutical exports, and an impressive one-third of global vaccine production.

In essence, Hyderabad is not just a city—it is a tapestry of many cities within one. The Revanth Reddy-led government is committed to preserving the city’s rich past while ambitiously carving out new identities for the future.

Mohammed Younus Grade-II OfficerCPRO to Chief Minister Team