Telangana Govt resolves to establish unified governance for CURE

The Telangana government has passed the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026, to create a unified administrative structure for the CURE region. The legislation replaces the outdated GHMC Act, introducing a capital-based taxation system and modernizing urban governance.
Why it matters
This reform represents a significant shift in Indian urban management, aiming to improve service delivery and economic efficiency in rapidly growing metropolitan areas.
Telangana Government has resolved to establish a unified governance structure for the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) region enabling constitution of multiple municipal corporations within it.
The Telangana Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026, passed in the S tate Assembly on Friday (September 11, 2026) is in this direction. The bill envisages to combine metropolitan level coordination with decentralised administration ensuring that governance is effective responsive and citizen centric.
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