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Telangana Airport Projects Fast-Tracked As Ministers Review Warangal, Adilabad, Pedapalli

Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu held a joint review to expedite airport projects in Warangal, Adilabad, and Pedapalli, Telangana. For Warangal, with land acquisition complete, plans are being finalized for a foundation stone in July 2026. In Adilabad, the runway will use existing defence land while acquisition for terminal infrastructure is pending, and in Pedapalli, a feasibility study is ongoing. The meeting follows the minister's recent global engagements at Wings India 2026, where he highlighted international confidence in India's aviation growth.

Key Points: Ministers Review Telangana Airport Projects in Warangal, Adilabad

  • Joint review of Telangana airport projects
  • Warangal land acquired, foundation in 2026
  • Adilabad runway on defence land, building land pending
  • Pedapalli feasibility study underway
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Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy meets Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu at Delhi

Union Ministers review airport projects in Telangana, set timeline for Warangal, discuss land for Adilabad & Pedapalli, and highlight global aviation partnerships.

"The participation of 20 countries... reflects strong global confidence in India's aviation leadership - Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu"

New Delhi, February 24

Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy met Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday in New Delhi to discuss the ongoing various airport projects across Telangana.

In the meeting, the two ministers conducted a comprehensive joint review of various Airport projects in Telangana, including but not limited to Warangal, Adilabad and Pedapalli.

The Ministers also decided to set up regular review meetings so that the projects in Telangana could be expedited and any issues arising could be resolved at the earliest.

In Warangal, as Land acquisition has been completed, the total land for the airport has come to 953 acres, giving scope for building a 2500 metre runway. Design and scope of work are being finalised so that the foundation stone may be laid in July 2026.

In Adilabad, land acquisition for airport building, parking and infrastructure is yet to commence, though the existing land under the Ministry of Defence will be used for the runway. The Ministries of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Defence are working out modalities for joint usage of the airport.

In Pedapalli, 980 acres have been identified for an airport, and the feasibility study by AAI is being done.

Earlier on January 29, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu held bilateral meetings with ministerial delegations from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia and the Dominican Republic on the sidelines of Wings India 2026, highlighting India's growing global footprint in civil aviation.

In a post on X, Kinjarapu said, "On the sidelines of Wings India 2026, I held bilateral meetings with ministerial delegations from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the Dominican Republic. The participation of 20 countries in India's flagship civil aviation event reflects strong global confidence in India's aviation leadership under the inspiring guidance of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji."

During the bilateral discussions, the minister said he emphasised manufacturing, skills development and training, and sustainability as key areas for deeper international cooperation.

These engagements took place as Kinjarapu inaugurated 'Wings India 2026' at Begumpet Airport on January 28, marking the start of one of Asia's largest aviation summits. The biennial event continued till January 31, bringing together key stakeholders from across the global aviation ecosystem.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see ministers coordinating. But I hope these projects don't get stuck in bureaucratic delays like many others. Land acquisition in Adilabad hasn't even started? That's concerning. Regular reviews are a must.
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Rohit P
Warangal getting a proper airport is long overdue! It's a major historical and educational hub. A 2500m runway is promising for future expansion. Jai Telangana!
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Sarah B
The international engagements at Wings India are impressive. Partnering with UAE and Saudi on skills and sustainability is smart. India's aviation sector is truly taking off on the global stage.
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Vikram M
Using existing Defence land in Adilabad is a practical solution to speed things up. Hope the joint usage model with MoD works smoothly. Infrastructure development needs such innovative thinking.
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Kavya N
As someone from the region, I just hope the land acquisition for these projects is done fairly and farmers are compensated properly. Development should not come at the cost of people's livelihoods.

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