Boleh toh...what makes us special? India turns to Hyd when in crisis

What makes a city great? Experts set many parameters, including robust infrastructure and a strong social fabric that promotes inclusivity and an economic model that generates jobs.

But if you ask Hyderabadis, their sense of pride comes not only from the city’s rich past, but also from its ability to create a better future, not only for them, but for rest of the country.

Take the pandemic for instance. Who did the Union government turn to when it urgently needed an indigenous vaccine to fight the deadly virus? It turned to Hyderabad. When homegrown Bharat Biotech developed Covaxin, it not only helped in the pushback against the virus, but also helped refurbish India’s image as an innovation and technology hub of global standing.