CII Telangana showcases industrial and investment potential of Adilabad
Hyderabad: CII Telangana on Sunday spotlighted Adilabad’s growing industrial and infrastructure potential at its Sixth State Council Meeting for 2025–26. The event brought together senior officials, elected leaders, and industry representatives to explore growth strategies for the region.
The session focused on developing the MANA region Mancherial, Aseefabad, Nizamabad and Adilabad as a strategic growth corridor. Sai D Prasad, Executive Director of Bharat Biotech, stressed the need for high-speed rail connectivity to Hyderabad. He said this would improve access and attract investments to the region.
He also emphasised the importance of eco-tourism, suggesting rejuvenation of water bodies and forest conservation. Prasad noted that Telangana had received a positive response from Madhya Pradesh for relocating tigers. This move could support wildlife conservation and tourism efforts.
Additionally, he proposed attracting Global Capability Centres (GCCs) to the MANA corridor. The region offers cost advantages and skilled talent, which can drive balanced regional growth. Drawing inspiration from Maharashtra’s MahaSTRIDE project, he highlighted a similar proposal to develop the corridor.
IT park, textile zone, and airport among key proposals
Sanjeev Deshpande, Chairman of CII Adilabad and N-Labs Pvt Ltd, urged industry players to lead Adilabad’s development. He called for efforts to improve connectivity, generate employment, and build skills. Deshpande said the district had strong potential across sectors.
Adilabad District Collector Rajarshi Shah presented a series of projects. These included a 10,000-acre industrial park under TGIIC, irrigation upgrades in northern Adilabad, and a proposed MSME garment park. An IT tower and plans to boost rail links under the MANA framework were also discussed.
Shah pointed to opportunities in limestone and manganese-based industries. He said the district administration would continue working with CII on policy support and advocacy. He emphasised long-term planning to establish Adilabad as a key industrial cluster in Telangana.
Payal Shankar, a Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, reaffirmed the state’s commitment to building regional infrastructure. He mentioned proposals for an airport in Adilabad and expanding highways from four to six lanes. These, he said, would improve logistics and boost investor confidence.
He also proposed reviving the Cement Corporation of India plant through a public-private partnership. Plans for a defence ecosystem were on the table as well. These include an Air Force training centre, a defence research facility, and aviation infrastructure like hangars and refuelling stations.
The event closed with calls for stronger collaboration among government, industry, and CII. Leaders stressed the need to overcome policy barriers, invest in skilling, and position Adilabad as a rising industrial node in Telangana’s economic map.