The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved widening of NH-63 and NH-563 in Telangana under HAM and BOT models, covering 190.76 km at a cost of Rs 7,597.16 crore.
The Telangana Cabinet will meet on May 23 at the State Secretariat to discuss key issues including Indiramma Illu Phase-II, road projects, irrigation works, welfare schemes, land registration value revision, job recruitments and proposed austerity measures across government departments.
The National Highways Authority of India extended the bid submission deadline for the northern part of the Regional Ring Road to May 21, marking the fourth extension. Telangana R&B officials expressed concern as the project, estimated at Rs 8,535 crore, continues to face delays
The BRS has accused the Congress government in Telangana of irregularities in awarding HAM road contracts, claiming tenders were inflated by 25 per cent, adding Rs 5,000 crore burden on the state.
Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced that the State is undertaking road construction works worth Rs 60,799 crore, with additional projects worth Rs 28,000 crore in the proposal stage. The Minister described the Future City–Amaravati–Bandar Port Greenfield Highway as a landmark project for the State.
Kondapochamma Sagar, a key component of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, is emerging as a strategic and cost-effective water source for Hyderabad. With its elevation enabling gravity-based flow, it offers significant advantages over Mallanna Sagar. The reservoir supports both urban drinking water and rural irrigation needs, despite facing social challenges during construction.
Despite concerns from contractors and appeals to reconsider, the Telangana government will proceed with implementing the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) for road infrastructure. The decision follows a meeting with ministers and stakeholders, where contractors warned of massive job losses.
Contractors in Telangana have raised strong objections to the State government’s Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) for road infrastructure development. They argue that HAM should be limited to new road construction, while repairs and maintenance should remain under traditional models to protect small contractors and businesses.
