Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Minister Announces Additional Compensation for Khammam Highway Farmers
The Revenue Minister said farmers would get more money for land used for a new highway.
This highway will connect two states and help the economy.
The minister wants to make sure farmers are treated fairly and is also building new storage facilities.
He also attended the start of construction for a building.
Revenue Minister Ponguleti announced 12% additional compensation for farmers.
The compensation is for land acquired for the Khammam-Devarapalli Highway.
The highway aims to improve connectivity and boost regional economies.
Farmers will receive compensation for any small land parcels left after acquisition.
Plans for storage infrastructure with a capacity of five lakh metric tons were announced.
- Who
- Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy
- What
- Announced additional compensation for farmers and discussed infrastructure
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Muthagudem, Penuballi mandal, Khammam district
- Why
- To support farmers affected by land acquisition and improve infrastructure.
- Minister
- Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy (Revenue Minister)
- Project
- Khammam-Devarapalli Greenfield Highway
- Compensation Increase
- 12% additional
- Location
- Khammam district, Telangana
- Highway Length
- 162 km
- Additional Project
- Storage infrastructure
