The Revanth Reddy government plans to transform Hyderabad into a “midnight metropolis” by 2047 by allowing businesses to operate round the clock. This proposal is part of the Telangana Rising Vision document, which will be released on December 9.
The draft promises a shift from permissions-based controls to a model called “freedom-based governance.” Under this system, businesses that act responsibly would not need NoCs, new licences or permits to function 24×7.
According to the document, by 2047 Hyderabad will become South Asia’s night-time capital. It aims to build a free and open 24×7 global city where culture, enterprise and innovation continue through the night, supported by inclusive mobility and urban design.
The draft also suggests appointing a night commissioner. This officer would coordinate safety, sanitation and mobility and ensure quicker decisions and clearer accountability.
Municipal authorities will first identify economic zones in Jubilee Hills, Gachibowli, RGIA, Old City, Banjara Hills, Madhapur, Tank Bund and Financial District. The plan will then expand in phases across the city.
Safety will fall under an Integrated Safety Programme involving Hyderabad police, GHMC, Women and Child welfare, DISCOMS and PPP models. Measures include pink patrols, smart lighting, AI-based surveillance, sanitation systems and gender-friendly facilities to reduce night-time crime.
HMRL, TSRTC, HMDA and private e-mobility operators will extend services till 2 am. Night shuttles, better roads, parking and waste systems will support late-hour mobility and cleaner streets.
The Vision document also projects Telangana’s nominal GSDP to reach $1.21 trillion by 2046-47. It outlines human capital, productivity and investment as the base for building a $3 trillion economy by 2047.
