The Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026, replacing the outdated 1955 GHMC Act to ensure unified governance for Hyderabad's rapid expansion.

  • The CURE Act replaces the 1955 GHMC Act to accommodate a population of 1.3 crore.
  • The core urban region will expand to cover 2,053 sq. km.
  • The goal is to propel Telangana to a $3 trillion economy by 2047.
  • Massive investments planned for Musi River Front and Metro expansion.

In a landmark legislative move, the Telangana Legislative Assembly on Saturday passed the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026 (CURE Act) via a voice vote. The bill aims to replace the aging Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Act of 1955, creating a framework for uniform rules and decentralized administration in the rapidly expanding metropolitan region.

Introducing the Bill, Minister for Legislative Affairs D. Sridhar Babu, representing Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, emphasized that the city's growth has outpaced its existing legal framework. When the GHMC Act was drafted in 1955, Hyderabad's population was a mere 15 lakh; today, it stands at approximately 1.3 crore. To support the state's ambitious goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and $3 trillion by 2047, the Hyderabad core economic engine requires standardized practices and modern governance.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the CURE Act is a strategic response to the massive GSDP growth, which rose from ₹16.09 lakh crore in 2024-25 to ₹17.82 lakh crore in 2025-26. By integrating municipalities and nagar panchayats within the 2,053 sq. km. Outer Ring Road limits, the government is tackling the chaos of unplanned urban sprawl and creating a unified economic zone.

Modernizing urban governance is no longer an option but a necessity for cities aiming to compete on a global economic scale.

The bill outlines a massive infrastructure overhaul. Key projects include the H-City infrastructure development project with an allocation of ₹7,032 crore and the Musi River Front Development Project with ₹7,345 crore. Furthermore, the government is prioritizing mobility, planning to expand the Metro Rail network to 556.6 km by 2035 to meet the growing public transportation demands.

To ensure precision in future planning, a LiDAR survey has been conducted to create 3D maps of roads, buildings, and critical drainage systems. The reorganization also involves dividing the GHMC into more manageable units: the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Malkajgiri MC, and Cyberabad MC, ensuring that civic amenities reach the grassroots level more effectively.

Did You Know?: The new CURE Act is a massive legislative document featuring 319 sections and 43 chapters designed to streamline urban administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the primary difference between the GHMC Act and the CURE Act?
The CURE Act provides integrated governance and standardized rules for a much larger area (2,053 sq. km) compared to the localized and outdated 1955 GHMC Act.

2. How will this act impact transportation in Hyderabad?
It facilitates a comprehensive mobility plan, including the expansion of the Metro Rail network to over 556 km by 2035.