Telangana CM discusses Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 funding with Railway Minister
New Delhi, June 23
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said that the discussions with Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on the release of loans from the IRFC for Hyderabad Metro Rail were held positively.
The Chief Minister met with Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy in Delhi on Monday night in Delhi.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the CM said that the talks with the Railway minister were held constructively. He will also meet Union Minister for Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, on Tuesday morning on the release of the IRFC loan, CM Revanth Reddy said.
In a post on X following the meeting, the Chief Minister said that discussions focused on the construction of Hyderabad Metro Phase-2, the measures undertaken by the state government for the project, and the mobilisation of financial resources.
"Today, I met with the Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with another Union Minister, Shri Kishan Reddy, in Delhi. We discussed the construction of Hyderabad Metro Phase-2, the actions taken by the state government, and the mobilization of funds," he wrote on X.
Meanwhile, on Monday, CM Reddy urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to develop the Adilabad Airport, which is being developed by the Indian Air Force (IAF), with comprehensive facilities.
The Chief Minister met with the Defence Minister at Kartavya Bhavan, the head office of the Ministry of Defence in Delhi, on Monday.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed profound gratitude to Rajnath Singh Reddy for transferring defence land to construct the prestigious Gandhi Sarovar project.
CM Revanth Reddy assured the Union Minister of full cooperation in land acquisition and utility transfer for the Adilabad Airport project, which is being considered as one of the state government's top priorities, according to the release.
The Chief Minister guaranteed the state government would extend full cooperation for the expansion of the upcoming Adilabad Airport under the aegis of India Air Force, considering its significance to national integrity and defence.
The CM also requested the Union Minister to support the large-scale establishment of cargo, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), and hangar facilities alongside the Indian Air Force terminal and the Civil Aviation terminal intended for passenger convenience.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see cooperation between state and centre. But honestly, why does every metro project need so much drama with loans? Shouldn't there be a faster mechanism for infra funding? Also, Adilabad airport news is interesting — that region really needs connectivity.
Revanth Reddy is doing what previous govts couldn't — actually meeting ministers and getting things moving. Phase-2 will connect so many areas. And Adilabad airport with IAF support is smart: dual use for defence and civilians. 👏
IRFC loans are good but hope the state doesn't get overburdened with debt. Metro is needed but careful financial planning is essential. Also, Gandhi Sarovar project sounds interesting — glad defence land transfer is happening smoothly.
Finally some action on Hyderabad's infra! Phase-1 has been a game-changer for IT corridor. Phase-2 connecting more residential areas will be huge. And Adilabad airport will boost tourism in that region. Let's see how quickly these get executed!
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