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Komatireddy Defends CM’s Delhi Trips, Highlights Telangana Infrastructure Push
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has been visiting New Delhi to seek money and projects from the Central government.
Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said these visits are useful for the state.
He said Telangana wants its share of Central funds and tax devolution.
Three new road projects were launched in Balmoor.
Together, they will cost Rs 146.71 crore.
The minister also discussed larger projects, including a bullet train and new bridges and roads.
He said the Srisailam elevated corridor could make travel safer and easier for devotees.
Officials also believe better roads could help Achampet become an important tourism area.
Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said the Chief Minister’s Delhi visits seek Telangana’s share of Central funds and tax devolution.
The minister laid foundation stones for three Hybrid Annuity Model road projects worth Rs 146.71 crore in Balmoor.
Komatireddy said projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore are being sanctioned for Telangana.
Proposals include a bullet train, the Srisailam elevated corridor and the Somasila bridge.
He said the elevated corridor would improve safety and travel for devotees from both Telugu states.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
- What
- The state announced three Hybrid Annuity Model road projects and discussed major infrastructure proposals for Telangana.
- Where
- Balmoor in the Achampet constituency of Nagarkurnool district, Telangana; related discussions took place in New Delhi.
- When
- The foundation-stone event took place on Monday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- To secure Telangana’s share of Central funds and tax devolution, and to advance infrastructure and tourism projects.
Key facts
- Road projects
- Three Hybrid Annuity Model projects
- Road project cost
- Rs 146.71 crore
- Larger project value
- Several initiatives worth Rs 1 lakh crore are reportedly being sanctioned
- Proposed projects
- Bullet train, Srisailam elevated corridor and Somasila bridge
- Event location
- Balmoor, Achampet constituency, Nagarkurnool district
- Tourism goal
- Achampet is expected to develop into a major tourism hub with expanded high-speed roads
Quotes
Komatireddy Venkat Reddy
Telangana Minister for Roads and Buildings and Cinematography
“The Chief Minister and I met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to press for key projects under the Roads and Buildings department. Several initiatives worth Rs 1 lakh crore are being sanctioned, including the bullet train proposal, the Srisailam elevated corridor, and the Somasila bridge.”
thehansindia.com
“The proposed Srisailam elevated corridor will significantly ease travel for devotees from both Telugu states while ensuring safer transit through the region.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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