Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Karimnagar Urban Projects, Curriculum Changes Draw Political Focus
Karimnagar is working on several large city improvement projects.
The projects together are worth Rs 840 crore.
They include better waste management, roads, drainage and flood protection.
Some new buildings and facilities have already opened.
Other projects, such as stormwater drains and a parking facility, have begun.
Bandi Sanjay Kumar also spoke about possible changes to school lessons.
He asked whether lessons about Article 370, the Ram temple-Babri Masjid dispute and military operations would be changed.
He also mentioned lessons about the armed forces, Nizam’s rule and the Razakars.
Amit Shah is expected to visit Karimnagar on October 4.
Projects worth Rs 840 crore are being taken up under the Urban Challenge Fund in Karimnagar.
The projects include waste management, dumping-yard remediation, riverfront development, transport, drainage and flood mitigation.
Several facilities, including a central library and integrated market, have been inaugurated or initiated.
Bandi Sanjay Kumar questioned whether references to several historical and military topics would change in school curricula.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Karimnagar on October 4.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar discussed the projects and curriculum issue; Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit.
- What
- Karimnagar’s urban development projects and proposed school-curriculum changes were discussed.
- When
- The remarks were made on Wednesday; Amit Shah’s visit is scheduled for October 4.
- Where
- The discussion took place at the Karimnagar Collectorate.
- Why
- Bandi Sanjay highlighted ongoing development work and criticised the Congress over proposed curriculum changes.
- Urban Challenge Fund projects
- Rs 840 crore
- Central Library
- Built for Rs 5.70 crore under the Smart City Mission
- Integrated Command Control Centre and DRF building
- Cost Rs 16.50 crore
- Integrated Market
- Located at Kashmiri Gadda and valued at Rs 6.50 crore
- Stormwater drainage works
- Foundation stones laid for projects worth Rs 21 crore
- Multi-level parking facility
- Rs 25 crore project at Tower Circle
- Scheduled visit
- Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Karimnagar on October 4