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Kishan Reddy Urges Revanth Reddy to Fast-Track Hyderabad Metro Takeover

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has formally urged Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to expedite the state's takeover of Hyderabad Metro Rail's first phase from L&T. This step is a prerequisite for the Centre to begin work on the project's second phase, for which it has already given in-principle approval. A key delay is the state government's failure to nominate its two officials to a crucial joint coordination committee with the Centre. Kishan Reddy emphasized that immediate action is needed to move the expansion forward for the benefit of Hyderabad's citizens.

Key Points: Centre Urges Telangana to Expedite Hyderabad Metro Phase-II

  • Urgent takeover of Metro Phase-I needed
  • Centre ready for Phase-II with state
  • Joint committee formation pending
  • State yet to nominate officials
  • Delay hinders Hyderabad's infrastructure progress
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Kishan Reddy urges CM Revanth to expedite takeover of Hyderabad Metro

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy urges CM Revanth Reddy to complete the takeover of Hyderabad Metro Phase-I to enable the start of Phase-II expansion.

"Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar also told me that the State Government has decided to take over the first phase of the Metro - G. Kishan Reddy"

Hyderabad, Jan 16

Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Friday urged Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to complete the takeover of Hyderabad Metro Rail's first phase from Larsen and Tourbo to pave the way for the second phase of the project, which the Centre is ready to undertake along with the state government.

He requested the State government to take over Phase-I as soon as possible and send the necessary proposals for the construction of Phase-II to the Central government.

Kishan Reddy wrote a letter to the Chief Minister raising concerns over delays in moving forward with Hyderabad Metro Phase-II.

The Central minister stated that the Union Government has already agreed in principle to Phase-II, with the understanding that the takeover of Phase-I is completed first, and coordination begins through the Joint Committee as agreed earlier.

He urged the Telangana Chief Minister to nominate Telangana officials to the Joint Committee, so that coordination can commence without delay and Metro expansion can progress in the larger interest of the people of Hyderabad.

Kishan Reddy wrote that he met Union Minister for Urban Development Manohar Lal Khattar and discussed the construction of the second phase of the Metro.

Manohar Lal Khattar also reminded that the Central government has already agreed to the construction of the Phase-II.

"Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar also told me that the State Government has decided to take over the first phase of the Metro and to form a joint committee with the Central Government and the State Government for the preparation of the second phase," wrote Kishan Reddy.

He quoted Khattar as saying that it has been decided to form a committee with two officials from the State government and two from the Central government.

The State government was asked to send the names of two officials, but it has not yet proposed the names.

Kishan Reddy requested Revanth Reddy to immediately send the names of two officials and make an effort to hold a meeting.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Good to see the Centre is ready. But why is the state government delaying? Just nominate the officials and let the joint committee start working. Every day of delay costs the public. 🚇
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Rahul R
Phase-I takeover from L&T is a complex financial and operational decision. The state govt might be ensuring due diligence. While expansion is needed, we shouldn't rush into a bad deal for Telangana.
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Arjun K
This is positive news. Hyderabad's growth needs robust public transport. Hope both governments work together for the city's future. The metro has been a game-changer for many areas.
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Kavya N
With all respect to the Union Minister, letters and reminders are fine, but can we have a concrete timeline? People have been hearing about Phase-II for years. Enough talk, show us the DPR and the start date.
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David E
Working in Hi-Tec City, the congestion is a major productivity drain. A expanded metro network connecting the suburbs is not a luxury, it's an economic necessity for Hyderabad to compete with Bangalore.

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