The Telangana government is preparing to expand Hyderabad’s technology ecosystem by developing new IT clusters across parts of Ranga Reddy district, signalling a fresh phase of urban economic growth in the metropolitan region. The proposed expansion of the Hyderabad IT clusters is aimed at accommodating rising demand from global technology firms seeking space in the city’s rapidly growing digital economy.
Officials associated with the state’s industrial infrastructure agency are exploring government-owned land in Serilingampally, Gandipet and Rajendranagar mandals to support the next generation of technology parks and office districts. These areas lie within the western growth corridor of Hyderabad, which has evolved into one of India’s most prominent technology hubs.The initiative follows a recent land auction near Gachibowli where government land reportedly commanded prices exceeding ₹170 crore per acre, underlining the sharp demand for commercial real estate within the city’s technology belt. Urban economists say such valuations reflect the concentration of multinational firms, research centres and global capability centres in the surrounding Financial District.Officials say the development of additional Hyderabad IT clusters could help address the shortage of high-quality office infrastructure as more technology companies expand operations in the region. The proposed clusters are expected to provide space for software development firms, artificial intelligence research units, data centres and digital service providers.
However, authorities are also moving to secure government-owned land amid growing disputes over ownership claims in parts of the metropolitan periphery. In several villages surrounding Hyderabad, authorities have identified cases where individuals allegedly altered historical records or produced documents to claim rights over public land.Land records in the region are often complex due to the historical structure of land grants during the rule of Mir Osman Ali Khan. Large tracts of agricultural land were once distributed through donations or endowments. Over time, in the absence of legal heirs or documented transfers, many such parcels were incorporated into government records.Officials say some individuals have attempted to claim ownership by presenting documents linked to purported descendants of the former ruling family, sometimes using general power of attorney agreements to assert legal control. Several such disputes are currently under judicial review.
In Serilingampally mandal alone, ownership claims have emerged over approximately 180 acres of land in multiple villages. Similar disputes involving roughly 200 acres have also surfaced in parts of Gandipet mandal.To address these challenges, authorities have begun conducting digital land surveys using advanced mapping equipment to verify boundaries and identify encroachments. The surveys are also expected to help safeguard lakes and environmentally sensitive land parcels that are vulnerable to unauthorised development.Urban planners note that protecting public land while planning new technology districts will be crucial to ensuring that Hyderabad’s next phase of growth remains sustainable. As the city expands its innovation economy, integrating infrastructure planning, environmental safeguards and transparent land governance will be central to shaping inclusive and resilient technology corridors.
Hyderabad IT Corridor Expansion Moves Ahead
