New Delhi/Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has proposed the creation of an ambitious “M-6 Cities Task Force” to transform six of India’s largest metropolitan cities into globally competitive economic centers. The proposal was presented during the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Under the proposal, the six cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru—would receive focused infrastructure investments and policy support through a dedicated national task force led by the Prime Minister. Revanth Reddy argued that these metropolitan regions are India’s primary growth engines and deserve special attention to compete with leading global cities.
The Telangana Chief Minister suggested the creation of a ₹6 lakh crore urban infrastructure fund, with ₹1 lakh crore allocated to each city. According to him, such investments should be viewed not as expenditure but as long-term investments capable of generating employment, revenue and economic growth.
Revanth noted that these six metropolitan regions account for nearly 10 percent of India’s population and contribute almost one-fourth of the country’s GDP. Despite their economic significance, he said they continue to lag behind many of the world’s leading cities in terms of infrastructure, urban planning and global competitiveness.
The proposal forms part of Telangana’s broader development vision aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 roadmap. Revanth Reddy reiterated Telangana’s ambition to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and expand to a $3 trillion economy by 2047 through investments in infrastructure, education, manufacturing, technology and innovation.
Apart from the M-6 initiative, the Chief Minister sought central support for several major Telangana projects. These include the Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II, Musi River Rejuvenation Project, Bharat Future City, the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, and a proposed 12-lane expressway connecting Hyderabad to Machilipatnam Port.
Revanth also requested support under the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, including advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities, electronics manufacturing clusters and a Micro-LED fabrication unit. He emphasized that Telangana has emerged as one of India’s leading destinations for technology and manufacturing investments.
Another key demand raised by the Telangana government was the establishment of an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Hyderabad. Revanth pointed out that despite hosting premier institutions such as IIT Hyderabad, IIIT Hyderabad, NALSAR and ISB, the state still lacks an IIM.
The Chief Minister also highlighted Telangana’s education and skill development initiatives, including the Young India Skills University, modernization of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), and the establishment of integrated public schools aimed at preparing students for an AI-driven economy.
According to Revanth Reddy, world-class urban infrastructure, advanced educational institutions and strong connectivity networks are essential if India is to emerge as a developed nation by 2047. He argued that strengthening the country’s largest metropolitan regions would create a ripple effect that benefits the entire national economy.
The proposal has attracted attention because it seeks a coordinated national approach to urban development at a time when India’s major cities are facing challenges related to traffic congestion, housing demand, pollution, infrastructure gaps and rapid population growth. Supporters believe the initiative could help position Indian metros as global centers for investment, innovation and employment.
As discussions continue, the Centre has not yet announced whether it will consider the proposed M-6 Cities Task Force. However, the proposal has added momentum to the ongoing debate about the future of India’s urban development strategy and the role of major metropolitan regions in driving the country’s long-term economic growth.
