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Telangana Approves Rs 108 Crore Dr B.R. Ambedkar Knowledge Tower
The Telangana government plans to build a new Dr B.R. Ambedkar Knowledge Tower in Hyderabad.
It will replace an older building called Ambedkar Bhavan.
The old building has reportedly not been used for nearly 12 years.
Officials said the old structure is in poor condition.
The new tower will have a cellar, a ground floor and 10 upper floors.
The project has been sanctioned Rs 108 crore.
Rs 25 crore has already been provided in the 2026-27 Budget.
The government says the tower will help create better opportunities for Scheduled Caste students and young people.
The Telangana government sanctioned Rs 108 crore for the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Knowledge Tower.
The tower will replace the old Ambedkar Bhavan at Lower Tank Bund in Hyderabad.
The proposed structure will include one cellar, a ground floor and 10 floors.
Officials found the existing G+1 building old and dilapidated after it had reportedly remained unused for nearly 12 years.
The Scheduled Castes Development Department will appoint an architectural and structural consultant to finalize the project plans.
- Who
- The Telangana government, the Scheduled Castes Development Department, Welfare Minister Adluri Lakshman Kumar and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy are associated with the project.
- What
- A Rs 108 crore Dr B.R. Ambedkar Knowledge Tower will be constructed to replace the old Ambedkar Bhavan.
- Where
- Lower Tank Bund in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- When
- The project includes Rs 25 crore in the 2026-27 Budget; a specific sanction date was not stated.
- Why
- The existing G+1 building was found to be old and dilapidated, and the government said the new tower would improve opportunities for Scheduled Caste students and youth.
Key facts
- Project cost
- Rs 108 crore
- Budget allocation
- Rs 25 crore in the 2026-27 Budget
- Project location
- Lower Tank Bund, Hyderabad
- Proposed structure
- One cellar, a ground floor and 10 floors
- Existing building
- Ambedkar Bhavan, an old G+1 structure
- Reported period unused
- Nearly 12 years
- Planning step
- An architectural and structural consultant will be appointed
Quotes
Adluri Lakshman Kumar
Telangana welfare minister
“"creating better opportunities for SC students and youth"”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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