India needs a Second National Capital

Metta Rama Rao, IRS (vrs)

Former Principle Commissioner

Customs & CGST

India needs a Second National Capital till a green field New National Capital is built in the geographical centre of India.

Dr B R Ambedkar in his book "Thoughts on Linguistic States" published in 1955 has written a full Chaper on "Second Capital for India"

While discussing at length justfying the need to go for a second capital has clearly preferred Hyderabad over Kolkata and Mumbai. He did not consider Nagpur. Main reason he brought out in his book is the need to bridge north and south of the country. He recommended Hyderabad as second capital of India.

Why we should consider Dr Ambedkar's recommendation:

Delhi was central to British India. After partition, Delhi is situated at one corner of India. People from South find it daunting to visit due to distance, weather, language, culture, etc.

If Hyderabad is made second capital, it will embrace all southern states. People of South India can come for work easily. Further, if Supreme Court Bench is also established in Hyderabad, it will meet the need to "take Administration and Justice to the door step of people"

Hyderabad is Gateway to South India. It is located in a stable region. Weather is moderate. It is not prone to cyclones. Water supply is assured. The city can expand in all directions. It is well connected by rail, road and air. The city has acquired cosmopolitan culture- people from all parts of India work and live.

Many Central PSUs, Defence Establishments, Central Institutes are there. Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad is the Winter Residence of President of India. IT industry, Pharma industry etc thrives. Historical places attract tourists.

Mere creation of Central Government Establishment is suffice to make it second capital. Rest of urban infrastructure is readily available.

A democratic nation of 1.4 billion people should go for a second capital to meet the administrativd and justice needs of people. More so it connects northern and southern states well.

Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!

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