Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has requested Union Minister for Coal and Mines Kishan Reddy to extend central support for the execution of critical infrastructure projects in the state involving an outlay of Rs. 1.63 lakh crore.
During a meeting on Thursday evening at the Minister’s official residence, Revanth Reddy outlined key demands including approvals for the Regional Ring Road (RRR), Metro Phase 2 expansion, sewerage and drainage systems in Hyderabad and Warangal, and allocation of coal blocks for Singareni.
Revanth Reddy emphasized the need for immediate approvals for both the northern and southern stretches of the RRR. He highlighted that 94% of land acquisition for the northern section had been completed and urged the Union Minister to expedite permissions pending with various central departments. He proposed the construction of 10 radial roads connecting the Outer Ring Road (ORR) with the RRR to foster industrial hubs and logistics parks.
The Chief Minister elaborated on the proposed Metro Phase 2 plan, covering 76.4 km with key routes such as Nagole to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, and Rayadurgam to Kokapet Neopolis. Estimated to cost Rs. 24,269 crore, the project is proposed to be executed on a 50:50 funding model between the state and central governments.
Revanth Reddy also reiterated the need for central funding for the Musi Riverfront project, which includes Gandhisagar development and heritage bridge constructions. He called for the transfer of 222 acres of defence land required for this project and estimated the total cost at Rs. 14,100 crore.
The Chief Minister requested the sanction of Rs. 4,170 crore for an underground drainage system in Warangal, Telangana’s second-largest city, under AMRUT 2.0 or the launch of a special scheme. Additionally, he sought Rs. 7,440 crore for linking Godavari water to Musi to help supplement Hyderabad’s drinking water needs.
Revanth Reddy highlighted the economic significance of Singareni Collieries Company Limited, which directly employs 43,000 people and supplies coal to thermal power plants in southern India. He urged the allocation of coal blocks in the Godavari valley to ensure the company’s long-term sustainability. Furthermore, the Chief Minister proposed Telangana’s inclusion in the Semiconductor Mission, citing Hyderabad’s skilled workforce and infrastructure as key advantages.
In a separate meeting with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Revanth Reddy expressed gratitude for the allocation of seven Navodaya schools to Telangana but pointed to the lack of Kendriya Vidyalayas in the state. He requested their establishment in districts currently without Navodaya schools and urged streamlining of the process for deemed university approvals in Telangana.
The Chief Minister was joined by Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and MPs including Suresh Shetkar, Balram Naik, Raghurama Reddy, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Anil Kumar Yadav, and Vamsi Krishna, along with Telangana’s special representative in Delhi, AP Jitender Reddy.
The Chief Minister emphasized that timely approvals and funding from the central government would significantly accelerate Telangana’s development and address pressing needs in infrastructure, transportation, and public welfare.
