Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Minister outlines plans to expand Telangana district connectivity
Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao spoke at a public event in Kothagudem.
The event remembered the integration of Hyderabad State with India on September 17.
He said the government was observing the day as Praja Palana Day.
He said better roads and railway lines could help the district develop.
One plan would connect Bhadrachalam by railway through a line from Pandurangapuram toward Malkangiri.
Another plan would make the Amaravati–Jagdalpur National Highway four lanes.
The government also wants to improve important roads between Kothagudem, Illendu, and Hyderabad.
Officials are considering an airport and transport along the Godavari River as well.
Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said September 17 marks Hyderabad State’s integration with the Indian Union.
He spoke while observing Praja Palana Day and hoisting the national flag at the Integrated District Offices Complex in Kothagudem.
The government is pursuing railway connectivity to Bhadrachalam through a proposed Pandurangapuram–Malkangiri line.
Plans include widening the Amaravati–Jagdalpur National Highway through Kothagudem and Bhadrachalam to four lanes.
Authorities are also examining improved roads, an airport, and Godavari river transportation for Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
- Who
- Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao addressed the gathering and announced connectivity plans.
- What
- The Telangana government outlined proposals to improve road, railway, air, and river connectivity in Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
- When
- The announcement was made on September 17, during Praja Palana Day observances.
- Where
- The event took place at the Integrated District Offices Complex in Kothagudem.
- Why
- The proposed infrastructure improvements are intended to support the district’s comprehensive development.
- Minister
- Tummala Nageswara Rao
- Event
- Praja Palana Day
- Railway proposal
- A line from Pandurangapuram toward Malkangiri to provide railway connectivity to Bhadrachalam
- Highway proposal
- Development of the Amaravati–Jagdalpur National Highway as a four-lane road through Kothagudem and Bhadrachalam
- Road improvements
- Connectivity improvements on the Kothagudem–Illendu–Hyderabad route and other major district roads
- Additional transport plans
- The government is examining an airport in Bhadradri Kothagudem district and transportation through the Godavari River route