Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Metro DPRs have moved to the Finance Ministry, while Hyderabad's Phase II expansion remains pending. With AP projects moving ahead, questions are growing over Hyderabad's delayed approvals, Phase I takeover and the future of Metro connectivity
Hyderabad's Metro expansion remains stalled amid uncertainty over Phase II approval and the State government's takeover of Phase I. While the Centre has approved over 380 km of Metro projects in several cities since January 2024, Telangana's proposals remain pending.
Hyderabad Metro Phase-I is now under Telangana government ownership, but delayed refinancing funds have sparked a political battle with the Centre. Here's a complete breakdown of the takeover, funding challenges, Metro Phase-II plans, and what it means for Hyderabad's future.
Telangana’s finances are under severe strain, with revenue mobilisation faltering and borrowings overshooting sanctioned limits. The Congress government has sought Rs 1.3 lakh crore in grants and project approvals from the Union government, alongside aggressive borrowing plans.
