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Telangana Seeks Centre's Nod for Hyderabad Metro Phase-II Amid Coordination Push

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated the state is in continuous engagement with the Union government to secure approval for Hyderabad Metro Phase-II. This follows correspondence with Union Ministers where the state clarified it has communicated details for a joint committee required for the project. The Centre has indicated its in-principle agreement to Phase-II, contingent on the state completing the takeover of Phase-I from the current operator. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has urged expedited action on the takeover and committee nominations to avoid further delays in the metro's expansion.

Key Points: Hyderabad Metro Phase-II Approval: Telangana in Talks with Centre

  • State in talks for Metro Phase-II approval
  • Clarification on joint committee nominations
  • Takeover of Phase-I seen as prerequisite
  • Centre agrees in principle to Phase-II
  • Project delays concern Union Minister
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Telangana in talks with Centre to secure approval for Hyderabad Metro Phase-II

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy engages with Union Ministers to expedite approval for Hyderabad Metro Phase-II, addressing committee formation and Phase-I takeover.

"the state government is maintaining continuous coordination with the Centre for the approval of Metro Rail Phase-II - CM Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, Jan 20

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday that the state government is in continuous engagement with the Union government for securing approval for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II.

Referring to his recent meeting with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, the Chief Minister said that the state government is undertaking all required actions from its side for the approval of Metro Phase-II.

In reply to a letter written by Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy outlined the steps taken by the Telangana government.

On Kishan Reddy's mention that the Telangana government is yet to nominate two officials to a joint committee comprising two officials from the Centre for the construction of Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II, the Chief Minister clarified that the relevant details regarding the committee's composition have already been communicated to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

CM Revanth Reddy reiterated that the state government is maintaining continuous coordination with the Centre for the approval of Metro Rail Phase-II and requested Kishan Reddy to use his good offices to expedite the approval of the long-pending Phase-II project at the earliest.

In a letter to the Chief Minister last week, Kishan Reddy had urged him to complete the takeover of Hyderabad Metro Phase-I from Larsen and Toubro to pave the way for the Phase II, 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 raised concerns over delays in moving forward with Metro Phase-II.

The Union Minister said that the Central 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 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.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who uses the metro daily, this is welcome news. But the article shows a classic bureaucratic tussle. Both sides are saying they've done their part. Can't they just have a meeting, sort it out, and start the work? Hyderabad's growth needs this infrastructure.
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Priyanka N
Good to see the CM is actively pursuing this. The Phase-I takeover from L&T seems to be the sticking point. The state government should prioritize that if it's a prerequisite. Every day of delay adds to the city's congestion problems.
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Karthik V
While expansion is needed, I hope Phase-II is planned better. Some stations in Phase-I are not optimally located. Also, the fares are a bit high for the average commuter. Hope they consider affordability this time.
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Aman W
It's always "continuous engagement" and "coordination". We need a clear deadline. The letter from Kishan Reddy sounds like the Centre is ready, but the state needs to complete some formalities. Let's hope this gets fast-tracked. Hyderabad's development shouldn't be held up.
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Michael C
This is positive for the city's future. Efficient public transport is key for any global city. I respect that due process is being followed, but the pace needs to increase. The joint committee should be formed immediately to avoid further delays.

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