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Telangana Plans ₹60,799 Crore Road Revolution: Komatireddy’s Big Infrastructure Push

Anil Vanna — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 07:29:14 +0000

Telangana Minister for Roads and Buildings, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, announced a record-breaking ₹60,799 crore investment for road infrastructure development across the state. Speaking at the Jubilee Hills by-election campaign, he thanked Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka for their support in releasing funds for road projects.

The minister said improved infrastructure will turn Telangana into a major hub for multinational companies. He added that this growth will attract massive investments and create employment opportunities for rural youth. Komatireddy expressed confidence that Telangana’s development model will inspire other states.

He revealed that the government will expand the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway into an eight-lane corridor at a cost of ₹10,400 crore.In addition, the ₹36,000 crore Regional Ring Road project will soon begin, reshaping connectivity across the state.

Komatireddy also announced ₹11,399 crore for new rural roads, double-lane upgrades, and ₹8,000 crore for a 52 km elevated corridor from Mannanur to Srisailam. The government plans a ₹20,000 crore Greenfield highway from Future City to Bandar Port via Amaravati, making Telangana a national infrastructure leader.

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Union Minister Varma Promises Rail and Road Boost for West Godavari

Amar Desai — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:03:06 +0000

Union Minister Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma announced efforts to improve railway connectivity in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district. Speaking at the “ *Saarathyam – Chai Pe Charcha” program in Bhimavaram * , alongside BJP state president PVN Madhav, the minister said steps are being taken to introduce a Vande Bharat halt at Tadepalligudem, provide an express train halt at Attili, and make the Arunachalam train service regular.

He also highlighted plans to bring Vande Bharat services to Narasapuram, ensuring better connectivity for the coastal region. On infrastructure, Varma stated that Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has already approved new national highways and given the green signal for the Greenfield Highway project.

During the event, local issues were discussed with assurances of early resolution. PVN Madhav praised Bhimavaram’s hospitality and added that GST slab reductions have benefited middle-class families and small traders significantly.

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Union Cabinet Approves ₹4,447 Crore Highway Project in Bihar

Anil Vanna — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:02:46 +0000

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given Bihar highway project approval for a major greenfield road initiative. The four-lane Buxar–Bhagalpur High-Speed Corridor will significantly improve connectivity and regional development.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the 84-kilometer stretch will cost ₹4,447 crore. This approval marks one of the biggest infrastructure decisions in recent months and is expected to strengthen trade and logistics in Bihar.

The project will connect Bhagalpur to key regional towns including Mokama, Barahiya, Lakhisarai, Jamalpur, and Munger. By enhancing transport efficiency, the corridor will reduce travel time and boost economic activity across the state.

With Bihar assembly elections approaching, the Bihar highway project approval has also sparked political debate. Analysts believe the move combines development priorities with a strategy to appeal to voters by focusing on infrastructure growth.

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