Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Khammam Plans Integrated Sports Complex, Tourism Infrastructure Push
Officials want to make Khammam an important place for sports and tourism.
They have planned a large sports complex at Raghunadhapalem.
The complex may have a cricket stadium, swimming pool, courts, practice areas and a hostel.
It is expected to cost ₹92.76 crore.
The government is seeking approval and funds so construction can move forward.
Other sports projects in Khammam and Kothagudem are also being examined.
Tourism projects include a hotel, a new Haritha Bhavan and a ropeway at Khammam Fort.
These projects are intended to give athletes better opportunities and attract more visitors.
A ₹92.76-crore integrated sports complex is proposed on 20 acres at Raghunadhapalem.
The complex would include a cricket stadium and 27 other sports and allied facilities.
Officials have sought early approval and funding from the Sports Authority of Telangana.
The government is reviewing projects including a Kothagudem Haritha Hotel and Khammam Fort ropeway.
A ₹40-crore Haritha Bhavan is proposed in Khammam on five acres of allotted land.
- Who
- The Telangana government, district officials, the Sports Authority of Telangana and Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao are involved.
- What
- A major sports complex and several tourism projects are being planned or expedited in Khammam district.
- When
- The district collector wrote seeking approval on May 30; the projects are currently under review and implementation.
- Where
- The main sports complex is proposed at Raghunadhapalem, with other projects in Khammam, Kothagudem and Khammam Fort.
- Why
- The projects aim to develop Khammam as a sports and tourism hub, improve opportunities for athletes and attract tourists.
- Integrated sports complex cost
- Estimated at ₹92.76 crore
- Sports complex location
- About 20 acres in Survey No. 218 of Raghunadhapalem revenue village
- Proposed cricket stadium allocation
- ₹14.99 crore
- Proposed hostel allocation
- ₹3.92 crore for accommodation for 200 sportspersons
- Proposed Haritha Bhavan cost
- Around ₹40 crore
- Haritha Bhavan land
- Five acres allotted in Khammam
- Planned sports facilities
- A total of 28 sports and allied facilities