Hyderabad District
| Total Population : 3,829,753 |
| Total literate : 2,634,949 |
| Rural : -------- |
Urban : 3,829,753 |
| Male :1,981,173 |
Female : 1,848,580 |
| Area : 217.00 kmē |
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Collector
Office
: (040) 23202833 / Home : 040-23410366
MP : Loksabha
Hyderabad
MP
Asaduddin Owaisi
CONSTITUENCY : Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh )
PARTY : All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimmen (AIMIM)
Present
Address
34, Ashoka Road,
New Delhi - 110 001
Tels. (011) 23712208, 9868180569 (M)
Permanent
Address
36-149,Hyderguda,
Hyderabad
Tels. (040)23225497,23222278
Secunderabad
: MP
Yadav, Shri M. Anjan Kumar
CONSTITUENCY : Secunderabad (Andhra Pradesh )
PARTY : Indian National Congress (INC)
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Present
Address
187, North Avenue
New Delhi-110 001
Tels. (011) 23782777, 9868180312 (M)
Permanent
Address
H. No. 20-1-587, Golla Kidiki
Hyderabad-500 264
Tels. (040) 24576101, 24576102
Social & Developmental Challenges, Mr.
M. G. Ramesh
SOS Childrens Villages Of India, Hydrabad
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Street Children
- Child Labour
- Housing in urban slums
- Population is high in the city due to Migration
- Air Pollution
- High Property Rates
- Female Infanticide
Brief
about District
Hyderabad,
the capital city of Andhra Pradesh consists of the
twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and is a
bustling 400-year-old metropolis with an urban population
of 6 million people approximately. Hyderabad is famous
as the former seat of the fabulously wealthy Nizams
of Hyderabad. Built on the banks of the river Musi,
and surrounded by huge prehistoric rock formations
like petrified, gray elephants.
Hyderabad
is a blend of the fairy tale and earthy, a pot pourri
of old and new. Hyderabad, India's fifth-largest city
was founded in 1590 by Muhammad Quli, the fourth of
the Qutb Shahi kings. They ruled this part of the
Deccan from 1512 until 1687. Before founding Hyderabad,
the Qutab Shahi kings ruled from the forted city of
Golconda, 11 km to the west. After Aurangzeb's death
in 1707, Mughal control over this part of India rapidly
waned and the Asaf Jahi viceroys who had been installed
to look after the interests of the Mughal Empire broke
away to establish their own independent state.
History
Bewitching
palaces , timeless corridors, fairy-tale courtyards
and whispering water ways.
Hyderabad,
the capital city of Andhra Pradesh consists of the
twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and is a
bustling 400-year-old metropolis with an urban population
of 6 million people approximately. Hyderabad is famous
as the former seat of the fabulously wealthy Nizams
of Hyderabad. Built on the banks of the river Musi,
and surrounded by huge prehistoric rock formations
like petrified, gray elephants, Hyderabad is a blend
of the fairy tale and earthy, a pot pourri of old
and new.
Hyderabad,
India's fifth-largest city was founded in 1590 by
Muhammad Quli, the fourth of the Qutb Shahi kings.
They ruled this part of the Deccan from 1512 until
1687. Before founding Hyderabad, the Qutab Shahi kings
ruled from the forted city of Golconda, 11 km to the
west. After Aurangzeb's death in 1707, Mughal control
over this part of India rapidly waned and the Asaf
Jahi viceroys who had been installed to look after
the interests of the Mughal Empire broke away to establish
their own independent state. They gave themselves
the titles 'subedar' and 'nizam'.
In
1798, a subsidiary alliance for military and political
cooperation was signed between the Nizam and the British
East India Company. Thereafter an area north of what
is now the Hussain Sagar Lake was established as a
cantonment. The area was named Secunderabad after
the then Nizam, Sikander Jah. Both Hyderabad and Secunderabad
grew together and have now merged. An imaginary line
drawn across the Tank bund is still used to distinguish
the two cities. Hyderabad is among the few Indian
cities, which has a well-preserved cultural heritage.
Hyderabad invokes nostalgia among old residents for
its culture, fine arts and certain sophistication
in manners. Much more than anything, Hyderabad presents
a true picture of secularism.
Hyderabad
is the fifth largest cosmopolitan city in India, rich
in culture, enduring history and industrial growth.
It is unique in being one of the few cities where
tradition and technology co-exist. With a dynamic
leadership, the state is steering the nation to new
dimensions in the fields of Information Technology,
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Business Management
to emerge as a city of immense business opportunities.
Language
Andhra
Pradesh is the first state in India that has been
formed on a purely linguistic basis. Telugu, the official
language of Andhra Pradesh, is described by C.P. Brown
as the 'Italian of the East'. Next to Hindi, Telugu
is the biggest linguistic unit in India. Telugu is
found recorded as early as the 7th Century AD but
it was only in 11th century AD that it broke out into
a literary language. Next to Telugu, Hindi, Urdu and
English are widely used.
Time
Zone
India
is 5 1/2 hours ahead of GMT, 4 1/2 hours behind Australian
Eastern Standard time and 10 1/2 ahead of American
Eastern Standard Time (summer).
Traveling
in Hyderabad
Auto
rickshaws
Autos
are by and large the easiest and most economical mode
of transport. Tourists should be wary, as there’s
always the chance of being (if you’ll pardon
the pun) taken for a ride! However, this doesn’t
happen often. But knowing how far you intend to travel
— in advance — is a good way to avoid
unpleasantness. The minimum meter charge is Rs. 8/-.
Make sure that the auto driver turns the meter on
before you begin the ride. From 2200-0500 you will
be asked to pay double the meter charges.
Private
Taxis
Taxis
are not widely used in Hyderabad although prepaid
taxis are available at the airport, Secunderabad and
Nampally railway stations. You can certainly arrange
for taxi services from your hotel’s travel desk.
Buses
There
are two types of city bus services; ordinary Road
Transport Corporation buses and the Metro Liners,
operated by the APSRTC between 0500-2300 daily. RTC
buses are crowded during rush hour. Metro Liners are
comfortable but seats are limited. Metro Liners aren’t
available everywhere, so it’s a good idea to
check the route chart before you set out to see if
there is service available.
Places
of Interest
Charminar:
Charminar a majestic architectural monument standing
in the heart of the old city of Hyderabad, built by
Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah in 1591 supposedly to commemorate
the eradication of plague from Hyderabad.
Mecca
Masjid:
Mecca Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India.
The constructions of this mosque was started by Sultan
Muhammad Qutub Shah and was completed in 1694 by the
Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Golconda
Fort:
Golconda fort is a majestic monument, which lies on
the western outskirts of Hyderabad city. It speaks
of a great cultural heritage of 400 years and is a
place worth visiting.
Salar
Jung Museum:
The Salar Jung Museum is the largest one-man collection
of antiques in the world. The museum exhibits over
35,000 objects of art like Chinese Porcelain, Aurangazeb's
Sword, and Daggers belonging to Queen Noor Jehan,
Emperor Jahangir & Shah Jahan, Sculpture, Indian
paintings & Persian carpets. Some of the highlights
are the Veiled Rebecca, the translucent white marble
statue by Bezoni, the Arms section, The Jade section
& the Oriental Section.
Hussain
Sagar:
Hussain Sagar is a large lake in the midst of the
city and was constructed in 1562 AD. Also known as
Tank Bund, it connects the twin cities of Hyderabad
and Secunderabad.
Jama
Masjid:
The Jama Masjid is the oldest mosque in Hyderabad
and is located at a few meters away from the Charminar.
Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah built it in the year 1597.
St.
Joseph's Cathedral:
The Cathedral of Saint Joseph is located in the Gun
foundry area and is perhaps the most beautiful in
the twin cities.
St.
Mary's Church:
St Mary's Church is in Secunderabad. Mother Mary is
worshipped here.
Birla
Mandir:
Birla Mandir is a beautiful modern temple overlooking
the south end of Hussain Sagar, in Hyderabad. It provides
an excellent view over the city from the summit. This
magnificent structure was built entirely out of marble
from Rajasthan.
Birla
Planetarium:
Located in the heart of Hyderabad city, on the panoramic
hillock of Naubat Pahad, the Birla Planetarium is
a tribute to the advances made in science and technology
since the dawn of civilization.
Falaknuma
Palace:
The palace is one of the most magnificent of its kind
in the country. Built by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra Bahadur,
it is located atop a 650m high hill, about 5-km from
Charminar.
Hi-Tech
City:
Hyderabad has been developed as a destination for
Software Companies. The Hi Tech City, at the city
outskirts, is been developed to create a favorable
climate for these companies.
High
Court:
It is a beautiful Mughal-style building laid out along
the Musi River near Afzal Gunj Bridge. Built in 1916
of local pink granite with red sand stone carved panels
and columns at an estimated cost of 2 million rupees,
it is perhaps the most striking work of the British
architect Vincent Esch.
Qutub
Shahi Tombs:
About a kilometer from the Golconda fort are the tombs
of the Qutub Shahi rulers. The tombs are domed structures
built on a square base surrounded by pointed arches.
The galleries of the smaller tombs are of a single
storey while the larger ones are usually two-storied.
In the center of each tomb is a sarcophagus, which
overlies the actual burial vault in a crypt below.
The domes were originally overlaid with blue and green
tiles, of which now only a few pieces remain. It is
open daily from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Closed on Fridays.
Paigah Tombs:
Situated at Santoshnagar, these tombs belong to the
'Paigah' nobles (tied by blood and marriage to the
Nizams) and are about 200 years old. These unique
lime and mortar tombs are beautifully carved and have
marble inlay work on them.
Chote
Hazrat Ki Dargah:
Chote Hazrat ki Dargah is situated inside Devan Devadi,
Hyderabad. Climbing 400 and more stairs takes you
to a place of worship built during the period of the
Asif Jahis. The row of arches on the hill leading
to the top is a wonderful sight. The Dargah or mortuary
was built in the memory of Hazrat Ali, the son-in-law
of Prophet Muhammad.
Raymond's
Tomb:
Michel Raymond, a French mercenary, was a military
commander in the service of the IInd Nizam and also
his close friend. His tomb, which is 7m high, made
of black granite bearing the initials JR, lies in
Saroornagar off the Vijayawada road about 3-km from
the Eliphant Bridge, in east Hyderabad.
Sanjeevaiah
Park:
Sanjeevaiah Park is a major recreation centre located
next to Hussain Sagar, at the end of Necklace Road,
in Hyderabad. It is named after the former President
of India, Mr. Neelam Sanjeev Reddy. It houses a rose
garden, rock garden and a floral clock.
Indira
Park:
Indira Park, a recreation park for children situated
near lower Tank Bund, Hyderabad. It is named after
the former Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi.
It is one of the oldest parks in the twin cities.
Naubat
Pahad:
A couple of small rocky hillocks in the middle of
Hyderabad beside the Hussain Sagar Lake are known
as Naubat pahad and Kala pahad. ('Pahad' means hill
and 'Naubat' means drum). It is said that the Mughals
used to beat large drums to announce official proclamations
from Naubat Pahad.
Public
Gardens:
The Public Gardens are the largest gardens in the
city. Within it's premises are a number of important
public buildings including the State Legislative Assembly,
State Archaeological Museum, Jubilee Hall, Jawahar
Bal Bhavan and Telugu Lalita Kala Thoranam, an open
air theatre.
Nehru
Zoological Park:
Nehru Zoological Park is one of the biggest zoos in
Asia with over 250 animal species. The lion safari
park, natural history museum, pre-historical animals
park, nocturnal birds, a children's park with a train
ride are other impressive sights.
Health
The
medical care sector in Hyderabad has witnessed an
enormous growth in infrastructure in the private and
voluntary sector. The private sector, which was very
modest in the early stages, has now become a flourishing
industry equipped with the most modern state-of-the-art
technology at its disposal. An added plus had been
that Hyderabad has one of the largest pharmaceutical
industries in the country. Using the latest technical
equipment and the services of highly skilled medical
personnel, these hospitals are in a position to provide
a variety of general as well as specialists services.
These services are available at extremely competitive
prices; encouraging patients not only from developing
countries but even from a number of developed ones
to come to Hyderabad for specialised treatment.
Banks
and Post Offices Banking
in India has its origin as early as the vedic period.
It is believed that the transition from money lending
to banking must have occurred even before Manu, the
great Hindu Jurist, who has devoted a section of his
work to deposits and advances and laid down rules
relating to rates of interest. Today the commercial
banking system in India may be distinguished into
:Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Co-operative
Sector, Development Banks. You have a number of state,
national and international banks in Hyderabad along
with their ATM centres, which are easily accessible.
In
spite of the advanced electronic services that are
available in Hyderabad, postal services are still
in demand. Check your nearby post offices, if you
need any.
Call Centers
Hyderabad,
the capital city of the state of Andhra Pradesh is
moving at a fast pace in the development of information
technology and infrastructure. some of world's largest
and most reputed companies like GE Capital, Deloitte
Consulting, HSBC, Baan, Nokia, Oracle and Microsoft
have chosen Hyderabad as the base for serving their
business operations in Asia Pacific, the UK, the US
and beyond by setting up their Call Centers here.
The reason behind this is that Hyderabad provides
a stable, English-speaking base for the international
remote services and development centres of these companies.
As
a city where the business and investment climate is
favourable, Hyderabad is making waves in the world
of Hi-tech. Today, Hyderabad, and indeed the entire
state of Andhra Pradesh has seen investment bring
healthy returns for numerous indigenous and multinational
business houses. In fact, it is the only state in
India to have a great number of first generation entrepreneurs.
Leisure
It's
time to do your own thing. Spend those free hours
browsing the top websites on Hyderabad, or stop to
find about the prime bazaars in Hyderabad streets.
If you still have some energy pick your place of entertainment
here - Cinema Halls
History
of the District
Historical Back Ground of Hyderabad City:
Hyderabad
the Historic beautiful city is the capital of Andhra
Pradesh. Originally it was founded by Sulthan Mohammed
Quli Qutub Shah the 5th King of the Qutub Shah dynasty
in 1590 A.D. at Golconda Kingdom.
Formerly, Hyderabad was known as Bhagyanagar. This
was named in the sweet memory of the Sulthan’s
beloved Bhagamathi. After her death, the name Bhagyanagar
had 2 or 3 changes and at last, it was named as Hyderabad
Deccan.
The
Following were The Qutub Shahi Kings:
1.
Sultan Quli Qutub Shah - 1518-1543
2. Jamsheed Quli Qutub Shah - 1543-1550
3. Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah - 1550-1580
4. Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah - 1580-1611
5. Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah - 1611-1626
6. Sultan Abdullah Quli Qutub Shah - 1626-1672
7. Sultan Abdul Hasan Tana Shah - 1672-1687
The
Dynasty of Hyderabad
The Qutub Shahi Kings who ruled over are given in
detail in Golkonda Chapter. The Asif Jahi kings(Nizams)
who ruled over Hyderabad were as follows:
1.
Mir Qumaruddin Ali Khan Asif Jah I 1724-1748
2. Mir Nizam Ali Khan Asif Jah II 1762-1803
3. Mir Akbar Ali Khan Asif Jah III 1803-1829
4. Mir Ferkhumda Ali Khan Asif Jah IV 1829-1857
5. Mir Tahniat Ali Khan Asif Jah V 1857-1869
6. Mir Mehaboob Ali Khan Asif Jah VI 1869-1911
7. Mir Osman Ali Khan Asif Jah VII 1911-1947
There
were 7 Kings of the Asif Jah Dynasty, the last of
whom was Mir Osman Ali Khan Asif Jah-VII. He died
in 1967 and nominated his grandson, Nawab Mir Barkat
Ali Khan as his successor. The period of Mir Osman
Ali Khan can be called the golden age of the Nizam.
GENERAL
FEATURES OF HYDERABAD DISTRICT
1.
A Word About The District:
Hyderabad
(Urban) District in its present shape has come into
existence in August, 1978 consequent on formation
of a new District, Ranga Reddy from the erstwhile
Hyderabad District. All the rural areas of erst-while
Hyderabad District have been included in Ranga Reddy
District, while thearea of Muncipal Corporation of
Hyderabad (Exclding a small part), Secunderabad Cantonment,
Lalaguda and Osmania University are included in Hyderabad
District. There are 66 villages in the District an
d they are grouped into erstwhile talukas, Viz., Charminar,
Golconda, Musheerabad and Secunderabad.
The
State capital being in this District, it is highly
developed in all aspects. With a view to bringing
up the administration to the door steps of the people
to solve their problems upliftment of the people,
the Government as a policy took a decision to restructure
the Lower level administrative set-up in the state
consequently, Revenue Mandal were setup.
2.
Mandal Set-up:
As
per G.O.Ms No.107 Revenue (Mandal-II) Dept., Government
of Andhra Pradesh dated 16.5.1985, Hyderabad District
was divided into four Revenue Mandals Viz., Charminar,
Golconda, Musheerabad and Secunderabad with effect
from 25.6.1985.
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section
(1) of section 3 of the Andhra Pradesh District (Formation)
Act, 1974 the Governor of Andhra Pradesh in the interest
of the better administration and development of the
areas concerned and after having published proposals
in that regard as required under sub-section (5) of
of section 3 of the said Act and having taken
consideration, the objections and suggestions received
there on from all persons in the area concern and
likely to be affected there by creation of 16 Mandals
in the existing 4 Mandals in Hyderabad District by
diminishing the areas of 4 mandal wise Secunderabad,
Musheerabad, Golkonda and Charminar with effect from
27.12.1996.
3.
Physical Features:
Hyderabad
is the 5th largest city in India. It has twin cities
Viz., Hyderabad and Secunderabad with its suburbs
extending upto 16 miles. The Hyderabad city is situated
in 1o 11’ of the Northern Longitude and 78o
27’ of the Eastern Longitude. 1778’ above
MSL and on grey and Pink Granites among the world’s
oldest. The highest point in the city is Banjara Hills,
2206’ above MSL. The contour level falls gradually
from west to east creating almost a through near the
Musi River which runs through the city. This natural
feature has facilitated water supply by gravity.
4. Climate:
The
climate of the city is fairy equitable. However, of
late, citizen are experiencing arête climate,
which seems to be a common factor for all metropolitan
cities in the country. The normal rain fall of the
Dist. Is 786.8mm and against that the actual rain
in 2002-03 is 614.7mm. South west mon-soon period
is 472.0mm. North East Mon-Soon period is 96.5mm.
Winter period is
7.5mm and hot weather period is 38.7mm.
5. Population:
The
total population of the district according to 2001
Census is 38,29,753which is purely urbanized. The
decennial growth rate (1991-2001) is 21.74 percent
against the growth rate of 14.59 percent for the state.
The density of population in the district is 19,149.
The sex ratio in the district is 945 females per 1000
males among the total population only. The population
consists of 29.24 percent Total workers.A large percentage
of people are living by Non-agricultural occupation
covering mostly urban trades, construction and industrial
fields.
A. SCHEDULED CASTES POPULATION:
The
population belonging to the Scheduled Caste is 3,07,248
as per 2001 Census forming 8.02 percent of the district
population. They are mainly concentrated in the slum.
There are 835 slums in the district. It is estimated
that 71.5 percent of scheduled cast population is
in the slums, the rest being scattered over the twin
cities.
B. SCHEDULED TRIBES POPULATION:
The population belonging to Scheduled Tribes is 34,560
as per 2001 Census forming 0.90 percent of the district
total population. They are mainly concentrated in
slum areas.
6. Literacy:
The
Hyderabad district is occupying the highest position
in the state with regard to literacy with 68.80 percent
of literates to the total population of the district.
The percentage of literates in the state is 61.11
percent.
7.
Agriculture Land use pattern:
The
Non-Agriculture sector is the basis of the economy of
the district covering 98.09 percent of the total Geographical
area of the district is put to Non-Agricultural uses
indicating predominance of non-agricultural activities
in the district.
8. Education:
Education
facilities in the district are largely improved. There
are 1298 Primary, 482 Upper Primary Schools, 849 High
Schools, 254 Junior Colleges, 164 Degree Colleges, 12
Post-Graduate Colleges functioning in the district during
2002-03. Besides this, there are 7 Medical Colleges
and 11 Engineering Colleges functioning in the district.
There are 6 Universities in this district and its
1. Osmania University
2. J.N.T. University
3. A.P. Agriculture University
4. Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University
5. Hyderabad Central University
6. Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University
9. Health: There
are 12 Allopathic, 2 Ayurvedic, 1 Unani, 2 Homeopathic
Govt. Hospitals functioning in the district during
2002-03 The total strength of the Doctors working
in the above hospitals is 627. The total bed strength
of these Hospitals is 5651.
10. Hyderabad Urban Development Authority:
Hyderabad
Urban Development Authrity (HUDA) has been constituted
on 2-10-1975 with the jurisdiction extending over
an area of about 1154 sq.kms including the Muncipal
Corporation of Hyderabad with the following objectives.
1. To promote and secure land for various purposes
by within its jurisdiction according to the Master
Plan and Zonal Development Plan.
2.
To control the use of the land for various purposes
and acquisation developments and disposal.
3. To carry out the Development works and co-ordinate
and regulate the activities development area.
11.
Quli Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority:In
addition, the Government of Andhra Pradesh have also
constituted Quli Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority
in August 1981 for the planned Development of Old
city of Hyderabad with the objective of promoting
the Development in a planned manner. The main emphasis
of this authority is on providing better civic amenities
including communication, electricity, water supply,
drainage, housing, education recreational and marketing
facilities
Hyderabad
– An IT Hub
Andhra
Pradesh has moved to develop a world class IT base
to become the premier IT centre of India. The State
is now a preferred location for global IT players
like Microsoft, Oracle, Baan and Metamor.
In
recent times, the State Capital, Hyderabad has generated
much momentum in attracting global player. Recent
initiatives include the setting up of the Indian Institute
of Information Technology, a creative collaboration
between the Government and the private sector. This
has spurred prominent companies such as IBM, Microsoft,
Oracle and SUN Micro systems to setup training institutes
in Hyderabad.
In
addition the Government has initiated the development
of the Hi-Tech City at Madhapur in Hyderabad complete
with State-of-the-art infrastructure.
The
presence of public sector companies, such as CMC and
ECIL, and of private IT companies has created a strong
technology base in the State Capital. Today, over
150 companies (as compare to 14 in 1997) are registered
with Hyderabad’s Software Technology Park (
STP). Prominent companies in Hyderabad include Satyam
Computers, Baan Software, Oracle, Metamor and Intergraph.
The most important attraction to the software development
centre decided to locate a software development centre
in Hdyerabad focusing on cutting edge technologies.
Bringing
Information Technology into the service of the People.
In
the Hyderabad District the entire revenue department
is liked with inter connectivity for easy process
in finalizing the land records, individual benefits
etc., All the Mandal Revenue Offices are provided
with complete infrastructure. The facility is being
enabled the public to get their problems redressed
within no time.
The
Chief Planning Office is also provided with sufficient
no of PC’s and a separate Computer Room designed
to update the Janmabhoomi information. Not only entering
the information but it is also facilitated to give
administrative sanctions without delay.
The
NIC centre in the collectorate is doing the best in
computerising by developing the software to the most
valuable feed information from various departments
into the computers.
CARD
(Computer Aided Administration of Registration Department)
is a comprehensive project of computerising one of
the oldest wings of the Government – the Registration
& Stamps Department. CARD has been operationalized
from 4-11-1998. The introduction of CARD has improved
the quality of registration services as shown below.
HI-TECH
CITY
(Hyderabad Information Technology Engineering Consultancy
City)
The
Government have recognised that Information Technology
can educate the people on a scale unimaginable 10
or 20 years of age empowering them to complete in
the global economy, interms of industry, Research
and Development, Employment and Exports and in helping
the State to usher in a responsive Government.
The
HITEC City is a joint venture of APIIC Limited and
M/s Larsen and Tourbo Limited for providing State
of the Art integrated infrastructure of IT industry
which can just move in, plug in and start working.
The project is being constructed in phases and the
first phase of 5.8 lakh Sq.feet is completed. It has
also been decided to grant exemption of Stamp Duty,
transfer of Property Tax and Registration charges
on the space purchased by User IT companies with HITECH
City premises.
HITEC
City on integrated Techno Township designed to serve
the business and social needs of business organisations.
The Township’s architecture and Engineering
enable easy adaptation to the changes in Technology
and the growth in business. HITEC City offers an earth
Station, thus putting the world within easy reach.
Add to this the township is in close proximity to
schools, colleges and hospitals. Phase I of the project
offers companies a ready-to-run business complex from
day one. Companies can also construct buildings of
their own design in the main city area. Truly, HITEC
City will serve as a one-stop-shop solution, catering
to the business activities as well as the social needs
of the corporate community.
The
entire project is being implemented in a phased manner
covering 158 acres at a cost of Rs 1500 crores. The
total builtup area proposed to be created in all the
phases is around six million Sq.feet.
Software
companies such as Microsoft, Metamor, Oracle, Appli
Soft and Toshiba etc have purchased space in HITEC
City, besides service sector firms like ICICI, Andhra
Bank, Thomas Cook, Tata Tele Services, DOT, STPI etc
have also purchased space in the HITEC City.
The
Phase I of HITEC City was inaugurated by the Hon’ble
Prime Minister of India on 22-11-98 and foundation
stone was laid for Phase II on the same day.
Indian
Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad:
The
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has
launched of focussed plan to develop Hyderabad as
silicon valley of India. The ambitious plan of the
State Government received approbation and applause
from the industry both within and outside the country.
The establishment of Indian Institute of Information
Technology (IIIT) at Gachibowli 15 Kms from Hyderabad
with the participation of internationally reputed
Information Technology Companies is an important milestone
in this direction.
The
IIIT is the first of its kind in the country which
will offer under-Graduate and Post Graduated Programs,
Doctorate Programs, Research and Development and Training
in emerging branches of Information Technology. The
IIIT will be a centre of excellence in IT, which will
be industry driven, industry sponsored, self sustaining
and autonomous. The State Government would provide
the physical infrastructure in terms of land and buildings
and will also support it till IIIT, comes in to being.
In
this connection, the Government of Andhra Pradesh,
leased an extent of 62 acres of land in Sy.No. 25
along with the existing buildings of 207695 Sq.ft
plinth area at Gachibowli, Hyderabad for establishment
of IIIT, APIIC is moulding the entire area into a
beautiful campus on par with international standards.
The facilities vis-à-vis buildings, data linkages,
essential services etc., will be state of the art.
Additional building capacity of nearly 2.00 lac Sq.ft
have been added recently, besides a 288 seater boys
hostel and 108 seater girls hostel are under construction.
Indian
Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) will be
supported by the corporate schools which would run
under the umbrella of the IIIT for the long term and
short term programs in different areas of specializations
such as Main frame computing operating systems, RDBMS,
net work computing computer communications, telecommunications,
project Management etc. Organisations such as Tata
IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Metamor and Satyam Computer
services have already agreed to establish their schools
in IIIT and entered agreement with the Government.
Discussions are at various stages with other major
companies to establish their schools in IIIT.
The
schools of IBM, Metamor and Oracle have already been
established. IIIT itself also started of its courses
of Bachelors Degree during the Academic year 1998-99.
Hyderabad
International Exhibition & Convention Centre (HICON):
APIIC
has proposed to establish an International Exhibition
and Convention Centre at Hyderabad and the issue has
been discussed in detail in SIPC /SIPB meetings.
APIIC
has already taken possession of 75 Acres of Government
Land in Sy.No. 41/2 of Khanamet Village, Serilingampally
Mandal of R.R.District on 12-11-1997. Further, the
Government vide G.O.Ms.No. 179 MA&UD (F2) Dept.
Dt 22-4-1998 issued orders transferring the peninsular
lip of Sanjeevaiah Park to APIIC for the establishment
of Conversion Centre and the Commissioner & Spl.Officer,
MCH has been requested to handover the site.
HISTORICAL
PLACES
1. Charminar
Charminar
is Hyderabad’s best known historical landmark.
It was built in 1591 by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah.
The original Charminar a huge construction in wood
representing the tomb of the Muslim saint Imam Hussain
was as charm to safeguard the city against the outbreak
of cholera in the late 16th century. When the epidemic
subsided, the Charminar was rebuilt in stone and mortar
at the same place where the original structure was
built. It is an elegant rectangular edifice of four
grand arches facing towards the four cardinal points.
Each side of it is 100 ft and pitch of the arch is
50 ft above the ground. The minor height is 180 ft.
The remarkable architecture was built under the supervision
of Engineers and Architects of Arabia, Turkey, Persia
and India. The teeming lanes that around the Charminar
encompass one of the colourful bazaars in India. The
famous Lad Bazar is also located here where the colourfully
stone Bangles and other beautique are available.
2.
Birla Mandir:
A
temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara sits on the
Hill top of Kalapahad, over looking the Hussain Sagar
Lake. The architecture is a balance of North and South
Indian styles of Temple architecture. A breath taking
view of the city can be seen from the top of the temple,
a monument of grandeur and magnificence in marble.
3.
Macca Masjid:
Macca
Masjid situated very near to Charminar. It is one
of the largest and most impressive mosques in South
India. A unique feature of Macca Masjid is its massive
door arches and colonnades which were carved from
single slab of granite. The Macca Masjid was started
by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah in the year 1614 and completed
by the Mughal Emperor Arranges in 1687.
4.
Osmania University.
The
University was founded in 1917 by Sir Akbar Hydri,
Home Secretary to the Nizam Government who later became
Prime Minister of the State in 1934. The University
was shifted to the present campus in 1939 at College
of Arts. The architecture is a blend of Hindu(Ajanta)
style and Perso-Arabic style. The University also
has beautiful picturesque landscape garden.
5.
Salarjung Museum:
The
world famous Salarjung Museum displays around 35,000
antiques and art objects collected by Nawab Laser
Jung III, Prime Minister to the Nizam of Hyderabad
reputed to the World’s largest one-man collection.
The most important exhibits are Turban & Ivory
chairs of Tipu Sultan, Aurangazeb’s diamond
studded sword veiled statues of Rebecca and Margaret
Mephistopheles.
6.
Qutub Shahi Tombs:
The
Mausolea of Sultan of Golconda stand beside each other
in silent garden about 1 km. North of the Golconda
Fort. They are all similar-a square base with arch
ways around and a dome on top. They are a blend of
Pathan, Persian and Hindu Architecture.
7.
Golconda Fort:
This
legendary fort once famous for its diamond market
was the capital of the Qutub Shahi Kings who ruled
the surrounding territories from 1518 A.D. to 1687
A.D. The fort originally belonged to the Kakatiya’s
who ruled the neighbouring areas from Warangal, their
capital city. They ceded it to Bahamanis, who changed
its mud construction into masony from the Bahamanis,
Golconda passed into the hands of their successors,
the Qutub Shahis. The most remarkable feature of the
fort are its acoustics, where by a clapping of hands
at the entry gate can be heard at the top of the fort
which is 61 meters high. Water was raised by and ingenious
system through laminated clay pipes and Persian wheels
to cool the roof gardens and high walled palaces.
8.
Birla Planetorium:
On
the hill of Naubat Pahad is located India’s
newest and most modern Planetorium with Japanese instrumentation.
It was constructed by Birla Archaeological and Cultural
Institute. It is developing into a center for astronomical
studies. On this hill is built a modern science museum
intended to be the best in the country.
9.
Science Museum:
Besides
Planetorium, the second phase of the center is the
large B.M. Birla Science Museum. The Science Museum
highlights Science, Technology and Industry, in Confirmity
with its Motto “DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE”.
The Science Museum building which is a magnificent
structure with superb interior décor covers
an area of nearly 10,000 Sq.ms. One floor af about
2000 Sq.mts. houses an interactive, Science Centre,
with participatory exhibits in section on perception,
Mechanics, optical Illusioins, Mathematical Puzzles,
Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, Vibrations and
Sound, Energy and Motors, Computers and Robots, Life
Sciences, Astronomy and space, Chemistry and other
topics. The B.M.Birla Science Museaum was inaugurated
in March, 1990. The Museaum also has an archaelogical
section exhibits objects of immense interest.
10.
Nehru Zoological Park:
The
Nehru Zoological Park sest up in 1959 is a natural
habitat of all types of birds and animal species spread
over 300 acres of undulating landscape. The Lion Safari
Park is the first of its kind in South Asia. Inside
the Zoo is a museum of Natural History, ancient life
and extinct animals in reconstructed models.
11.
Budda Poornima:
It
is a comprehensive metro Project coming up near Tank
Bund. It has boating facility for a joy ride in the
water of Hussain Sagar and in the midst of the lake
a 60 feet statue of Lord Buddha, the tallest monolith
statue, along side the Lumbini Park with star attractions
of Floral Clock and Musical Fountain.
12.
Public Garden:
Public
Garden was developed in the region of Nawab Mir Mahaboob
Ali Khan Asif Jah-VI. Many changes took place during
the region of H.E.H. the Nizam Nawab Mir Osman Ali
Khan Asif Jah-VII. The Public Garden is open to the
open to the public free of charge and it is used as
a recreation place by the citizens of the district.
The important placesin the public garden are Health
Museum, Ajanta Pavilian and Archeological Museum.
The Assembly Building is also located in the Public
Garden. There is also Jawahar Bal Bhavan and Auditorium
at this place.
13.
The Falaknuma Palace:
The
Falaknuma Palace is about three miles from Charminar.
This palace was built by one of the three paigan chief,
Nawab Sir, Viquar-ul-Umer. He sold this palace to
the Nizam VI, Nawab Mir Mahboob Ali Khan at the cost
of thirty five lakhs of Asif Jahi Rupees in 1897 it
is regarded as one of the finest palaces in India.
No building in the City of Hyderabad equals this from
the point of view of architecture and design. There
is a much similarity in this palace as that of king
Lousis-XIV.
13. Asman Garh Palace:
The
palace was designed and built by Sir Osman Jah, a
noble belonging to the Paigah family and one time
Prime Minister of Hyderabad State. The granite turrets
and arched windows of Asman Garh stand atop a hill
some distance ahead of the Hyderabad TV tower. The
palace now houses an archaeological museum.
13. Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park
The park is located at Vanasthalipuram, at a distance
of 20 km from the city and originally the area was
under the Nizam. The park was established in 1977.
The flora is of dry scrub jungle with grass lands.
Major plant species found here are Neem, Butea (Flame
of the forest), Acacias, Bauhinias etc. apart from
a variety of thorny scrub species. The park is famous
for the endangered Black Buck, the state animal of
Andhra Pradesh. The other species of animals commonly
seen are Monitor Lizards, Mongooses, Porcupines and
Hares besides a variety of Snakes. The avian fauna
of the park comprises over 100 species and includes
Partridges, Quails, Peacocks, Doves and birds of prey
like Kites, Vultures etc. A variety of migratory birds
can also be seen round the year. Short-toed Eagle
is another rare species nesting in this area. This
center offers audio-visual education on nature and
wildlife and is supported by a good nature library.
An exhibition hall displaying exhibits explaining
intricate problems of wildlife conservation. Tourist
facilities There are sheds for rest and observation
towers for viewing the animals. A van is provided
to take the visitors inside the park to see the animals
from close quarters. From 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. daily
except Mondays. The safari rides are between 9.30
a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Rates of admission into Vanasthali
in departmental van or mini bus are Rs.5/- per adult
and Rs.3.00 per child. The best season to visit is
Throughout the year Wildlife Warden, Wildlife Investigation,
Aranya Bhavan, Saifabad, Hyd-4 Range officer of Mahaveer
Harina Vanastali National Park. Tel: 25502180
13. Shilparamam:
Shilparamam is an arts and crafts village showcasing
various art forms and handicrafts of various artists
from all over the State. Shilparamam plays host to
myrid traditions of arts and crafts of the country.
The annual All-India Festival of Arts and Crafts held
here in February brings to the limelight the cultural
and artistic traditions from every nook and corner
of the country and is a unique opportunity to take
home a piece of India. Potential buyers can come and
pick up objects of art directly from the artisans
without having to deal with middlemen. At Shilparamam,
every season brings with it the mood of festivity
and an occasion to celebrate. Here Indian festivals
are celebrated in the most traditional way and unique
festivals bring together talents from the world over.
At the heart of this picturesque crafts village, designed
along the natural slopes, is the amphitheatre where
performances ranging from classical music concerts
and dances to contemporary English plays are staged.
Further inside is the boating facility with both peddling
and rowing boats. Shiparamam is a perfect place to
take a day off from the busy city life. How to reach:
Shilparamam is about 25 km from Hyderabad railway
station and 31 km from Hyderabad bus station. Located
at Madhapur, it is easily accessible by road and well
connected by public transport.
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