Pucca plans for Rapid Development

Kommu Vidyadhar, the new chairman of the Telangana chapter of Institute of Town Planners Institute-India (ITPI), said plans would be drawn to develop infrastructure in cities and towns as well as rural areas. Speaking on the occasion of his election as the chairman of ITPI’s Telangana chapter, he said, “We will strive to formulate comprehensive policies to develop simple transport systems as well as eco-friendly practices.”

Excerpts from his interview with Real Estate Guru:

We are witnessing rapid changes in urbanisation around the world. Accordingly, we are planning to hold interactive sessions frequently and formulate comprehensive planning policies. We will also look at the lifestyles of people in the state. With a focus on water resources and the transportation system, we will develop guidelines to pave way for development for the benefit of the people.

ITPI was established in 1951 to promote vocational skills and modern practices related to urban and rural planning across the country. With over 7000 members, the organisation has branches in all states of the country including Telangana, providing significant services. It is noteworthy that Mohd Fayyazuddin, a native of Telangana and then the Chief City Planner of the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, was a founder of this organisation. The objectives of the organisation is to formulate sustainable, robust and standard planning procedures for urban and rural development. It also promotes and protects the interest of those who choose vocational education in urban and rural planning. ITPI extends financial assistance for research and academic activities required for the development of urban and rural areas.

ITPI provides new membership to candidates based on their qualifications and skills. It also conducts Associate examinations for vocational students who are unable to attend universities and colleges to develop skills in planning. Those who pass this exan are considered eligible for Central Government jobs as well.

ITPI has formulated the policies required for urban development as per the directions of the Union Ministry of Urban Development which are implemented by various government agencies. The Institute also publishes quarterly journals on advanced developments and research topics in the field of planning. ITPI is the Vice President of the Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP).

Area Profile

Hanmakonda Flat Rates
After Hyderabad, Hanmakonda appears to be witnessing a hectic activity of construction of apartments. In fact, the prices in some parts of this city are on par with Hyderabad. For instance, one has to shell out Rs 70 lakh to purchase a 1,200 sq.ft flat in Advocates Colony and upto Rs 60 lakh in Fatimanagar. Prices of flats are affordable in areas like Puppalgutta, Bank Colony, and Beemaram. Real Estate Guru gives you a glimpse into flat prices (per sq.feet) in other areas of Hanmakonda.

And prices of plots are …

For people who prefer independent houses or those looking to invest in plots, Balasamudram, Advocates Colony, Vaddepalli, Teachers Colony, and KUDA Colony provide good options with 100 feet roads. Thus, the prices of plots in these areas are next only to Hyderabad. Plot prices have increased significantly in several areas around Hanmakonda considering improving infrastructure and proximity to the core city. The final price of the plots also depends on factors such as the number of vacant plots available. REG provides you an overview of these plot prices per square yard and they are like to differ at the ground level.