Revanth Reddy pushes Centre to fast-track Hyderabad Metro Phase-II, ₹38,595 crore DPR submitted
Synopsis
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has pressed Union Minister Manohar Lal to clear Hyderabad Metro Phase-II — a ₹38,595 crore, 122.9 km, seven-corridor project — and also flagged Phase-III, including a critical airport corridor. With DPRs submitted for both phases, the ball is squarely in the Centre's court.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy met Union Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal in New Delhi on 6 May 2025 to push for Hyderabad Metro Phase-II approval.
The Phase-II DPR covers 122.9 km across seven corridors at an estimated cost of ₹38,595 crore .
The project is proposed as a joint venture between the Union government and the Telangana government.
Telangana has already taken over Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I from L&TMRHL to facilitate seamless Phase-II and Phase-III execution.
Phase-III includes the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport–Bharat Future City corridor; its DPR has also been submitted.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, 6 May met Union Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal in New Delhi and urged the Centre to expedite approval for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II project, covering 122.9 km across seven corridors at an estimated cost of ₹38,595 crore. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) has already been submitted to the Union Government, according to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
What Phase-II Covers
The Telangana government has formulated a comprehensive plan for Metro Rail Phase-II comprising seven corridors spanning a total distance of 122.9 km. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy appealed for the project to be executed as a joint venture between the Union government and the Telangana government, citing rapidly growing demand for metro rail services in Hyderabad.
During the meeting, Revanth Reddy also discussed the pending approval of Metro Rail Phase-III, underscoring the urgent need for a broader expansion of the metro network to ensure safe public transportation and commuter convenience in the rapidly developing city.
State's Takeover of Phase-I and Its Significance
According to the CMO, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy informed Union Minister Manohar Lal that the Telangana government had taken full control of Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I from L&TMRHL with the specific objective of ensuring seamless execution of the Phase-II and Phase-III expansion projects. The Chief Minister emphasised that this takeover would facilitate smoother implementation of the upcoming phases.
This comes amid growing pressure on urban infrastructure in Hyderabad, one of India's fastest-growing metropolitan cities, where public transport demand has consistently outpaced supply in recent years.
Phase-III: Airport–Bharat Future City Corridor
To address future public transportation requirements, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also requested the Centre to take up the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport–Bharat Future City corridor under Metro Rail Phase-III. He apprised Union Minister Manohar Lal that the DPR for Metro Phase-III has already been submitted to the Union Government.
Key Officials at the Meeting
The meeting was attended by senior officials including Union Secretary for Housing and Urban Affairs K. Srinivas, Special Secretary to the Chief Minister B. Ajith Reddy, HMRCL Managing Director Sarfaraz Ahmed, State Government Advisor (Urban Transport) N.V.S. Reddy, Officer on Special Duty at Telangana Bhavan (Delhi) Sanjay Kumar, and Secretary for Coordination of Central Government Schemes Advait Kumar Singh, among others.
With DPRs for both Phase-II and Phase-III already in the Centre's hands, the pace of Union Government approval will now determine whether Hyderabad's metro ambitions stay on track.
Point of View
A calculated move to demonstrate administrative readiness and pressure the Union Government into reciprocating. The ₹38,595 crore ask is substantial, and the joint-venture framing is a direct appeal to Centre's cost-sharing appetite. Whether the BJP-led Union Government moves swiftly on a Congress-ruled state's flagship urban project remains the real question mainstream coverage tends to sidestep.
NationPress
10 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II project?
Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II is a proposed expansion covering 122.9 km across seven corridors at an estimated cost of ₹38,595 crore. The Telangana government has submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Union Government and is seeking approval for the project to be executed as a joint venture between the Centre and the state.
Why did CM Revanth Reddy meet Union Minister Manohar Lal?
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met Union Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on 6 May 2025 in New Delhi to urge the Centre to expedite approval for Hyderabad Metro Phase-II and Phase-III. He cited growing demand for metro services and the need for safe public transportation in Hyderabad.
What is included in Hyderabad Metro Phase-III?
Phase-III includes the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport–Bharat Future City corridor, which the Telangana government has requested the Centre to take up. The DPR for Phase-III has already been submitted to the Union Government.
Why did the Telangana government take over Hyderabad Metro Phase-I?
According to the CMO, the Telangana government took full control of Hyderabad Metro Phase-I from L&TMRHL specifically to ensure smooth and seamless execution of the Phase-II and Phase-III expansion projects.
Who attended the meeting between CM Revanth Reddy and Union Minister Manohar Lal?
The meeting was attended by Union Secretary for Housing and Urban Affairs K. Srinivas, Special Secretary to CM B. Ajith Reddy, HMRCL MD Sarfaraz Ahmed, Urban Transport Advisor N.V.S. Reddy, OSD at Telangana Bhavan Sanjay Kumar, and Secretary Advait Kumar Singh, among others.
