Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Modi, seeks Centre's nod for metro, RRR, IIM
Synopsis
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy put eight major infrastructure demands before PM Modi in a single New Delhi meeting — from a ₹38,595 crore metro expansion and a 12-lane expressway to port connectivity, a new airport, and an IIM. The breadth of the ask signals how much Telangana's development agenda hinges on Centre cooperation.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 11 June to seek Central support for multiple infrastructure projects.
Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 proposals worth ₹38,595 crore covering 122.9 km across seven corridors were submitted for approval as a joint venture.
The state has released ₹626 crore to NHAI and completed land acquisition for over 90% of the Hyderabad RRR northern section.
A proposed 12-lane expressway linking Hyderabad to Bandar Port via Amaravati was pitched as critical for export connectivity.
The state is ready to provide 200 acres for an IIM in Hyderabad ; land for Warangal airport has already been handed to AAI .
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday, 11 June met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, pressing the Centre for support across a range of critical infrastructure projects in the state — from metro rail expansion and ring road construction to a new expressway, an airport, and an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 Expansion
According to the Chief Minister's Office, Revanth Reddy formally appealed to the Prime Minister to approve proposals for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2 expansion. The proposals, worth ₹38,595 crore, cover a 122.9-kilometre network extension across seven corridors. The Chief Minister requested that the project be sanctioned as a joint venture between the Centre and the Telangana state government.
Regional Ring Road: North and South Corridors
The Chief Minister sought immediate approval for the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road (RRR). He informed the Prime Minister that Telangana has already agreed to bear 50 per cent of land acquisition costs for the northern section and has released ₹626 crore to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Land acquisition awards for over 90 per cent of the northern section have reportedly been completed.
Revanth Reddy also stressed the urgency of the southern corridor, which stretches from Choutuppal to Sangareddy. He noted that alignment maps and HMDA master plan notifications for the southern section have already been submitted to the Union Ministry of Road Transport, and urged simultaneous implementation of both corridors.
Hyderabad–Amaravati–Bandar Port Expressway
The Chief Minister requested Centre approval for a proposed 12-lane expressway connecting Hyderabad to Bandar Port via Amaravati, with a 120-metre Right of Way. He described the corridor as strategically vital for landlocked Telangana, offering direct port access for exports in the pharmaceutical, electronics, and food processing sectors.
Warangal Airport and IIM Hyderabad
Revanth Reddy flagged the need to commence work on the Warangal airport, stating that land acquisition has been completed and the land handed over to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). He argued that an operational Warangal airport would benefit the industrial, educational, and tourism sectors of North Telangana.
The Chief Minister also requested the establishment of an IIM in Hyderabad, with the state government ready to allocate 200 acres of land. He pointed to Telangana's existing cluster of premier institutions — IIT, IIIT, NALSAR, and TIFR — and argued that an IIM would advance the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Godavari Waters and Inter-State Coordination
The Chief Minister also urged the Centre to facilitate discussions with the Maharashtra government to ensure efficient utilisation of Godavari waters for irrigation and drinking water needs, calling it crucial for Telangana's long-term water security.
With multiple large-ticket proposals now formally on the Centre's table, the pace of response from New Delhi will be closely watched by both infrastructure planners and political observers in Telangana.
Point of View
While the state is ruled by Congress. The ₹38,595 crore metro ask and the RRR approval are not new requests; they have been in the pipeline for months, raising the question of why clearances have moved slowly. The Godavari waters issue adds a politically sensitive inter-state dimension that the Centre has historically been reluctant to adjudicate. Whether this meeting translates into project sanctions or remains a photo-op will depend on how much political capital Revanth Reddy can leverage in a non-BJP state.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Telangana CM Revanth Reddy discuss with PM Modi on 11 June?
Revanth Reddy met PM Modi in New Delhi on 11 June to seek Central support for several infrastructure projects, including Hyderabad Metro Phase-2, the Regional Ring Road, a Hyderabad-Amaravati-Bandar Port expressway, Warangal airport, and an IIM in Hyderabad. He also raised the issue of Godavari water utilisation with Maharashtra.
What is the Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 expansion proposal?
The Phase-2 proposal seeks to extend the Hyderabad Metro network by 122.9 kilometres across seven corridors at a cost of ₹38,595 crore. The Chief Minister requested it be sanctioned as a joint venture between the Centre and the Telangana state government.
What is the current status of the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road project?
Telangana has completed land acquisition for over 90 per cent of the RRR northern section and released ₹626 crore to NHAI, bearing 50 per cent of land acquisition costs. The Chief Minister has also submitted alignment maps for the southern corridor (Choutuppal to Sangareddy) and urged simultaneous approval of both sections.
Why is the Hyderabad–Amaravati–Bandar Port Expressway significant for Telangana?
The proposed 12-lane expressway would give landlocked Telangana direct port connectivity to Bandar Port via Amaravati, supporting exports in the pharmaceutical, electronics, and food processing sectors. It is proposed with a 120-metre Right of Way.
What is Telangana's proposal for an IIM in Hyderabad?
The state government has offered to allocate 200 acres of land for an IIM in Hyderabad, arguing that the city's existing cluster of national institutions — IIT, IIIT, NALSAR, and TIFR — makes it a natural fit. The Chief Minister linked the proposal to the goals of the National Education Policy 2020.
