Hyderabad, May 24 -- The Telangana government has operationalised the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP), allowing the conversion of industrial land within and near the Outer Ring Road (ORR) to 'multi-use zones.'

The policy aims to reduce pollution in the state capital and protect it from environmental crisis by shifting polluting industries out of the city.

An online portal was also launched on May 23 to allow eligible industrial unit holders to submit, monitor, and track their applications online.

TGIIC nodal agency for policy

In an order issued on May 22, the government authorised the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (TGIIC) as the nodal agency for implementing the policy.

As per the gu...