
Renowned cricketer V V S Laxman, in an exclusive talk with Ashok Kumar, argues that Bangalore still retains its sheen but nobody can write off Hyderabad and it has a great IT future ahead.
Bangalore still retains its sheen but being from Hyderabad I would say that I have seen the city growing in terms of IT sector in the past few years like never before.
I feel the policies of the government sets the trend of development in the country or state. Yes the present government of Andhra Pradesh government is coming true on the promise of working for the poor but the fact is that no government can survive by neglecting any one sector at the cost of another.
The way the government is working it shows that it is trying its best to maintain the fine balance between the development of the villages and the urban areas including the IT sector in Hyderabad. Moreover most of the works in the field of Information Technology has already been initiated by the former governments long back.
So, it is not like that everything has to be started from scratch. The present government and the future ones have just to carry on the good work forward in the right perspectives with same zeal and enthusiasm. Most of the infrastructural and path laying works have already been done by the state so far.
Hyderabad is a very beautiful city with proper infrastructure and is not congested at all. Unlike Bangalore, Hyderabad has excellent roads and commuting system. Not only that the city is also improving on the existing infrastructure by working on it in many ways like widening roads, providing ample electricity and many other facilities.
Look, nowadays, commuting in Hyderabad has become very comfortable with the state of transport system and many other viable projects already in the offing. This I feel is one such thing, which makes the city more attractive to those who decide to make Hyderabad their home. Certainly, very exciting projects are too catching up and will very soon see the light of the day making things even easier and brighter for the Hyderabadis
Of these, let me make the special mention of the metro project which is catching up rapidly and an international aerodrome boasting of world class facilities would be ready by June 2008. These are some of the things which will add that extra grades to the city and raising its prospects even more.
Moreover the development of satellite towns and the suburbs has done away with lots of problem which are generally plaguing the growing cities. The state government, I understand is doing all efforts to develop these supporting areas and in improving the facilities on all major fronts.
Though, I personally feel that there is no comparison between Bangalore and Hyderabad and the development taking place in my city in terms of IT is without any competition to Bangalore or any other city for that matter.
Hyderabad gives a very pleasant experience to whoever comes in the city. The whole environment, I should say is very friendly in nature and the people of the city are known for the warm welcome which they extend to people who come to make this place their home.
The law and order situation has also improved a lot in these years and could be said up to the mark in comparison to other metropolitan cities. Yes, Hyderabad is a conservative city, no doubt, but its outlook is certainly modern in its approach making it one of the truly cosmopolitan cities of the country.
Oh yes, the former Chief Minister Mr. N Chandra Babu Naidu did a wonderful job because it was he who started the real movement for the development of the IT sector in Hyderabad. The start given by him is such that if the succeeding governments do well on their part, they can certainly achieve great strides in the field of IT.
By nature, Hyderabad is very hospitable, which I guess gives it an edge over Bangalore. The prevalent culture is such that it imbibes all the changes that happen with time with a prompt readiness which is one reason why people from all the countries of the world are ready to establish their base in Hyderabad.
Weather conditions of this city are such that they are never harsh except for a small period of April and May. Otherwise living here In Hyderabad it is a pleasant and memorable experience to cherish in one8217;s life.
I don8217;t feel as you say that Hyderabad is having an added advantage of more Hindi speaking population when compared to Bangalore. I believe people in Bangalore also speak a fair amount of Hindi and on this parameter both the cities more or less share the common platform.
I would conclude by saying that the growth of IT enterprises in the country is phenomenal, simultaneously in many parts of the country. Hyderabad per se is not aloof of the demands of future and is trying to keep pace with the other developments happening around the globe. With the present government only too keen to carry the rich legacy forward, Hyderabadis, I guess are certainly in for a great and bright future.
As told to Ashok Kumar