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The Telangana government’s proposal to establish 10 pharma villages has seen little progress over the past two-and-a-half years amid farmer opposition, land acquisition challenges and concerns from industry bodies over environmental clearances and infrastructure feasibility.

Chief Minister also said the State government was developing pharma villages between Outer Ring Road and Regional Ring Road

"While children suffer in ambulances, the Chief Minister indulges in helicopter rides and lavish meals. While students struggle for quality food, the Chief Minister is busy gathering moneybags," he said.

Even Congress leaders have stopped talking about the Pharma City and Villages, with confusion said to be prevailing even within the party

Farmers from Kodangal have for the last few weeks been opposing the State govt’s move to acquire their lands and allocate them to pharmaceutical companies to set up a pharma village.

Vikarabad district administration issues notification to acquire 71 acres; two pharma villages likely to come up in Nalgonda and Medak districts