CM Revanth Reddy Urges Centre to Clear Metro Phase 2, Godavari Water Talks and Major Telangana Projects Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expedite key projects and resolve the long-standing dispute over the Godavari water allocation. In a meeting with Modi in Delhi, Reddy emphasized that the state’s future water needs are critically dependent on the utilization of Godavari river resources. He highlighted the importance of the Tummidi Barrage project, which is part of the Pranahita-Chevella project, and urged the central government to facilitate discussions with Maharashtra to resolve the dispute over the barrage’s height. Reddy noted that the state’s agricultural and domestic water requirements are increasingly strained, necessitating efficient use of Godavari waters. He reiterated that Maharashtra’s reluctance to engage in talks has caused significant delays, with the state’s farmers and citizens bearing the brunt of the stalemate. Reddy also mentioned that he had previously sent multiple letters to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, but the latter has not responded, leading to frustration among Telangana’s stakeholders. In addition to the water issue, Reddy sought the central government’s approval for several infrastructure projects. He requested the clearance for the Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 expansion, which includes 122.9 km of new lines across seven corridors at a cost of ₹38,595 crore. The project is proposed as a joint venture between the central and state governments, with the state ready to contribute 50% of the land acquisition costs for the northern corridor.#prime_minister_narendra_modi #maharashtra_chief_minister_devendra_fadnavis #telangana_chief_minister_revanth_reddy #hyderabad_metro_phase_2 #hyderabad_bangalore_expressway
GMR gets Nagpur airport, MIHAN dream takes off The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the final administrative hurdle for the GMR Group to take over operations of Nagpur airport under a public-private partnership model. This decision, approved after a prolonged legal and policy battle spanning over six years, marks a significant milestone for the region’s infrastructure development. The project, which had been stalled since 2016, now moves forward with the extension of the Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) land lease to MIHAN India Limited beyond August 6, 2039. This allows the joint venture company to grant a 30-year concession to GMR Nagpur International Airport Limited (GNAIL) from the commercial operation date. The approval paves the way for a major expansion of Nagpur’s airport, which is expected to transform the city into a strategic logistics and passenger gateway. GMR is set to invest Rs 7,000 crore in modernizing the brownfield airport, including the construction of a new international-standard terminal, a second runway, and advanced cargo handling facilities. The project’s vision, known as MIHAN (Multi-Modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur), was conceived over three decades ago as an integrated aviation and logistics hub. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hailed the decision as a turning point for Nagpur’s infrastructure ambitions, emphasizing its potential to boost the city’s economic growth. He noted that only minor clearances remained pending for the airport transfer and expressed gratitude to Modi and the Union Cabinet for their support.#prime_minister_narendra_modi #airports_authority_of_india #gmr_group #mihan_india_limited #maharashtra_chief_minister_devendra_fadnavis
