Centre ready for in-principle approval for Hyderabad Metro Phase-II: Kishan Reddy
Hyderabad, May 20
Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, said on Wednesday that the Centre has no objections for in-principle approval to Hyderabad Metro Phase-II project. He stated that the Centre is prepared to proceed on a cost-sharing basis wherein the Central and Telangana governments contribute equally.
Kishan Reddy stated this after meeting Union Minister for Urban Development, Manohar Lal Khattar, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
They jointly conducted a review of various key projects currently underway in Hyderabad city under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Urban Development.
The two Central ministers discussed several important issues related to urban development, infrastructure, sanitation, and public transportation.
They also discussed the Phase II project of the Hyderabad Metro. In light of the State government having already taken over operations from L&T, Khattar stated that the Central government would comprehensively examine the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and other technical specifications pertaining to the remaining Phase-II works, and subsequently take a decision.
Kishan Reddy said in a statement that the Centre has no objection for in-principle approval to Hyderabad Metro Phase-II project and that it is prepared to proceed on 50:50 cost sharing basis with the Telangana government.
Noting that the State government has already submitted proposals for the Phase-II Metro expansion covering a stretch of 162 kms, Khattar revealed that the Central government would give these proposals positive consideration and initiate further necessary actions.
According to Kishan Reddy, Manohar Lal Khattar shared key details regarding the sanitation of the Musi River in Hyderabad. He stated that, as part of the Central government's AMRUT 2.0 scheme, a total of 39 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) have been sanctioned to treat the sewage flowing into the Musi River, with the total cost of these projects amounting to ₹3,975 crore.
Khattar further revealed that these 39 STPs will have the capacity to treat 972 million litres of sewage per day. He noted that this initiative will not only prevent untreated wastewater from flowing directly into the Musi River but will also contribute significantly to the conservation of the river and the improvement of sanitation within the city.
Kishan Reddy said Khattar clarified that the Central government is extending its full cooperation towards the development of Hyderabad city and the provision of improved infrastructure facilities for its citizens.
Kishan Reddy thanked him on behalf of the people of Hyderabad.
— IANS
Reader Comments
₹3,975 crore for Musi river STPs is huge! Finally addressing the sewage problem. But I really hope the execution is better than Phase I - the cost overruns were massive. Also, what about the Old City metro connectivity? That's been pending for years. 🤔
Good development! But the real test will be how fast they actually move from in-principle approval to ground-breaking. Hyderabad's traffic is choking - we need this expansion urgently. Also, wish they'd integrate better with MMTS and bus services.
Glad to see bipartisan cooperation on infrastructure! But I want to point out - the Musi river cleaning project has been talked about for decades. 39 STPs is ambitious but we also need strict enforcement on industrial waste dumping. Hyderabad deserves a clean river like Sabarmati in Ahmedabad.
As someone who uses Metro daily, Phase 2 can't come soon enough! The current network is good but doesn't cover many residential areas. Hope they include Hitech City to Gachibowli via Madhapur - that stretch is hellish during peak hours! 😅
Impressive scale - 162 km expansion! Having seen how Metro transformed Delhi, this is exactly what Hyderabad needs. The 50-50 cost sharing model should work well. Just hope they maintain quality standards and don't compromise on safety features.
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