Allocate more for Hyd projects in Union Budget, KTR writes to Centre
The Hindu
Minister lists out various projects taken up or proposed for urban sector in the State
Telangana Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K.T. Rama Rao urged the Centre to allocate sufficient funds in the forthcoming Union Budget 2023-24, for various urban sector initiatives in the State.
Mr. Rama Rao said Telangana was an urban State with 46.8% of the population living in the cities and necessary infrastructure has to be created for them. The Centre must assist the State by giving priority funding for the projects being taken up or planned.
He listed various urban infrastructure projects planned and initiated, including Strategic Road Development Project (SRDP), Strategic Nala Development Project (SNDP), Comprehensive Road Maintenance Project (CRMP), Hyderabad Road Development Corporation (HRDC), Musi River Development Corporation (MRDC) and Telangana Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (TUFIDC) and sought budgetary allocations for them.
He said the Hyderabad Airport Express Metro Project (31 km) was undertaken at an estimated cost of ₹ 6,250 crore with the State government funding and sought ‘in principle approval’ from the Centre for the project. The ₹ 254 crore, part of viability gap funding for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project, has been pending for five years, he said and urged for expeditious sanction.
Mr. Rao also sought ₹ 450 crore towards 15% of Centre’s equity for the proposed Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) in the Hyderabad Urban Agglomeration area for a 20-km length at a cost of ₹ 3,050 crore. He also asked ₹ 800 crore to construct link roads in 104 corridors which costs ₹ 2,400 crore. He said a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to provide relief from traffic congestion on National Highway 65 was prepared and urged the Centre to sanction ₹ 500 crore towards it.
The Minister said the State government, with an estimated cost of ₹ 34.500 crore, has taken up Musi Riverfront Development, East West Expressway, SRDP Phase II and Development of Elevated Corridors and urged the Centre to provide at least 10% of budgetary support.
India criticizes UN human rights chief for unfounded comments on Kashmir and Manipur, emphasizing democracy and pluralism.
Yogi Adityanath swiftly managed the Maha Kumbh stampede, emphasizing crisis management and unity at the event.
Global survey reveals limited awareness of shingles among adults over 50, highlighting age-related health risks and complications.
General Motors on Monday announced the hiring of its first chief artificial intelligence officer.
Critics say the LA Times appears directionless, while it still paints itself as a national title with a West Coast perspective.
Telangana government auctions 400 acres near Hyderabad's IT Hub to meet resource needs, inviting bids for advisory consultant.
Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. goods if Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods proceed.
The city’s civic body is all set to serve notices for recovery of long-pending service charges for prominent government buildings in the city, including Vidhana Soudha, that houses the State’s Secretariat and has an outstanding of ₹6.3 crore, as per Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) data.
Over 4.27 lakh students begin SSLC and Plus Two exams in Kerala, with various subjects and exam centers.
Discussion on major development projects, including drinking water, drainage, and parking systems, at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has stated that Godavari Pushkaralu will be conducted from July 23 to August 3, 2027.
Rising obesity rates in India, particularly among women in South Indian States, highlighted with BMI data and PM Modi's advice.
Special educator Soumya Devadiga selected as coach for Indian team in Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy.