Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone for the new campus of the National Institute of Urban Management (NIUM) at Bharat Future City, marking another step in the state’s urban development and infrastructure plans.
The Telangana government has allocated 20 acres of land in Future City for the proposed campus, which is estimated to cost ₹200 crore. The institution is expected to play a significant role in urban policy research, planning and implementation across Telangana.
NIUM Campus to Be Completed by June 2, 2028
During the foundation stone-laying ceremony, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed officials to complete the construction of the NIUM campus by June 2, 2028, coinciding with Telangana State Formation Day. He instructed the officials to ensure that the project progresses according to the planned schedule.The event was held at the Future City Development Authority (FCDA) campus in the presence of public representatives and senior government officials.
Project Delayed Since 2009.According to the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office, NIUM was selected in 2009 under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). However, the project faced prolonged delays due to the non-allocation of land by the state government.
The recent allocation of 20 acres in Bharat Future City has paved the way for the development of the institution’s new campus.
NIUM to Strengthen Urban Planning and Policy Research
The National Institute of Urban Management is expected to function as an action-oriented research institution, supporting the formulation and implementation of urban policies in Telangana.
Its work is expected to contribute to urban governance, city planning, infrastructure development and improved management of rapidly expanding urban areas. The proposed campus is also expected to support evidence-based decision-making and provide research inputs for future urban development initiatives.
CM Inspects Young India Skills University
Before the foundation stone-laying ceremony, the Chief Minister inspected the ongoing construction of buildings at Young India Skills University (YISU) and reviewed the surrounding development works.
He issued instructions to officials regarding the progress of construction and the development of the area, emphasising the importance of completing the projects as planned.
Bharat Future City Emerges as a Major Development Hub
The NIUM campus is among the key institutional developments planned for Bharat Future City. With investments in urban management, skill development and infrastructure, the government aims to establish the region as a centre for future-oriented urban planning and economic growth.
The proposed completion of the NIUM campus by June 2, 2028, will be an important milestone for the project and Telangana’s broader urban development programme.
Source: Telangana Chief Minister’s Office (@TelanganaCMO).
