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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy recently held a crucial meeting with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to discuss pressing issues related to the state. The primary focus of the discussion was on the allocation of defence lands to the state government for the development of public infrastructure. Chief Minister Reddy highlighted the need for the transfer of around 160 acres of defence lands to facilitate the expansion of highways, flyovers, and other essential amenities.
Additionally, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of setting up a Sainik School in Warangal, a project that has been pending for some time. He urged the Centre to expedite the process and ensure that necessary approvals are granted for the construction of the school. The discussion also touched upon the merger of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation to improve civic amenities in the region.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Reddy sought the Centre’s support in sanctioning 2,500 acres of defence lands to the state government to further infrastructure development projects. He specifically requested the allocation of lands for highway expansion works, flyovers, and other basic amenities. The Chief Minister also raised concerns about the delay in the construction of a Sainik School near Warangal and urged the Centre to address the issue promptly.
In a separate interaction with Union Housing and Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister Reddy sought approval for the construction of 2.70 lakh houses under the Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) model in Telangana. He highlighted the state government’s initiative to provide housing for the shelter-less poor and requested additional funds under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) to support the ambitious housing project.
Overall, the meeting between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was focused on addressing key infrastructure and development challenges faced by Telangana. The Chief Minister’s proactive approach in seeking support from the Centre reflects his commitment to driving progress and growth in the state.
