Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Telangana Minister Urges Centre for Budget Allocations
A minister from Telangana, India, named Ponnam Prabhakar, had a press conference on Saturday.
He asked the central government to give money for important projects in Telangana in the upcoming budget.
These projects include expanding the Hyderabad Metro Rail, building a big road called the Regional Ring Road, and supporting a special city project called Bharat Future City.
He also talked about other important things that need attention, like old debts and improving railways and highways.
He wants all the politicians from Telangana to work together to get these funds, no matter their political party.
The minister said the Telangana government wants to have a good relationship with the central government and hopes they will support Telangana's needs.
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar urged the Centre to allocate funds for Telangana's development projects in the upcoming budget.
Key projects include the second phase of Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion, Regional Ring Road construction, and Bharat Future City.
Pending issues highlighted include arrears, railway line extensions, and national highway upgrades.
Prabhakar called on Telangana MPs, especially BJP representatives, to press for necessary fund allocations.
The Congress government seeks a constructive relationship with the Centre and recognition of Telangana's rights.
- Who
- Minister Ponnam Prabhakar
- What
- Urged Centre to allocate funds for Telangana's development projects in the upcoming budget
- When
- Press conference on Saturday
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To ensure Telangana's interests are not compromised and to address pending projects
Telangana Government
BJP-led NDA Government
Fund Allocation for Development Projects
Telangana Government
The Telangana government has urged the Centre to allocate funds for key projects like the Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad Metro Rail, and Musi river development, citing discrimination and neglect over the past decade.
BJP-led NDA Government
The BJP-led NDA government has been accused of neglecting Telangana's development needs despite having representatives from the state.
- Minister
- Ponnam Prabhakar
- State
- Telangana
- Key Projects
- Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad Metro Rail, Musi river development, Hyderabad Airport Greenfield Highway, airport expansion, railway projects
- Pending Issues
- Arrears, Railway Line Extensions, National Highway Upgrades
- Government Stance
- Congress government seeks constructive relationship with Centre
Sources
Ponnam Prabhakar urges centre to allocate funds in budget
Ponnam Seeks Budget Funds for Telangana Projects
Ponguleti: Don’t Fall For Opposition Lies
Centre always acted unfairly with Telangana, says Ponnam
CM Chandrababu Hails Centre’s Budget as ‘Forward-Looking’ for Andhra Pradesh
Union Budget Ignores Andhra's Funding Needs: YSRCP
