Telangana Advances Rs 78,000cr Road Infrastructure Projects Amid Transparency Claims
Telangana is advancing road infrastructure projects valued at Rs 78,000 crore, including 441 HAM road works. Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy clarified that the tendering process is transparent and aimed at boosting state-wide connectivity and economic growth through strategic infrastructure improvements.
Highlights
- •Road development projects worth Rs 78,000 crore are actively progressing across Telangana.
- •Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy dismissed allegations of corruption in HAM road contracts, citing transparency.
- •New road works under the Hybrid Annuity Model cover 6,092.37 km at a cost of Rs 13,006.27 crore.
- •The government plans to connect all mandal headquarters to district headquarters with double-lane roads.
Telangana is currently witnessing a massive wave of infrastructure development, with road construction projects valued at approximately Rs 78,000 crore actively underway across the state. These significant road infrastructure efforts are being supported by a combination of state and central government funding, aiming to reshape the region's transport network for better connectivity and economic growth.
The state's Roads and Buildings Minister, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, recently attended an event in Kanagal, Nalgonda district, alongside Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The event marked the launch of 441 projects under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). During this public gathering, the Minister addressed and refuted allegations from BRS leaders regarding potential irregularities within these HAM road contracts. He maintained that the tendering process for these projects has been entirely transparent, with all relevant documentation accessible to the public.
Transforming Road Infrastructure in Telangana
Under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), the state government is moving forward with plans to develop a vast network covering 6,092.37 kilometers, with an estimated investment of Rs 13,006.27 crore. Additionally, the Chief Minister inaugurated the first phase of the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation drinking water scheme, valued at Rs 83 crore. These developments represent a stark shift from the previous decade, during which the government claims road infrastructure was significantly overlooked.
Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy emphasized that despite existing financial challenges, the current administration has already invested Rs 6,500 crore from state coffers into various road works. The core objective of these extensive efforts is to ensure that every mandal headquarters is seamlessly connected to its respective district headquarters through double-lane roads. Such improvements are expected to facilitate industrial growth, provide employment opportunities, and ensure safer travel conditions for residents.
Looking toward future expansion, the government is actively preparing detailed project reports for several major initiatives. This includes the development of the Hyderabad-Vijayawada six-lane National Highway, a proposed bullet train corridor, and a new Greenfield Highway linking Kanagal and Gurrampodu to Bandar. Furthermore, the administration is prioritizing long-neglected irrigation projects, such as the Sriramsagar project and the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC), with an ambitious target to finalize the world's longest irrigation tunnel by August 2028. To guarantee the quality and durability of the new road projects, the state has mandated that contractors remain responsible for maintenance for a period of 15 years.
