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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Calls on Centre to Fast‑track Adilabad, Mamunuru Airport Projects
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🗓 03 Sep 2026, 01:18 AM
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Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged the Union government to accelerate the construction of airports at Adilabad and Mamunuru, citing the need for better regional connectivity and economic growth.
Telangana's chief minister, Revanth Reddy, appealed to the central government to speed up the pending airport projects at Adilabad and Mamunuru. He highlighted that the twin airports are crucial for improving air connectivity in the state's northern districts and for attracting investment.
Reddy noted that the projects have already cleared several regulatory hurdles but are awaiting final clearances and funding from the Union ministries. He urged the Centre to prioritize these works to unlock tourism potential and facilitate faster movement of goods.
The minister added that accelerated completion would also create employment opportunities for local communities and integrate the region more closely with national transport networks. He requested a concrete timeline from the central authorities to ensure the projects stay on schedule.
State officials have reportedly prepared detailed project reports and are ready to coordinate with central agencies. The call comes as Telangana seeks to expand its infrastructure portfolio ahead of upcoming fiscal planning.
No further details on the exact funding mechanism or the expected operational date were disclosed at the time of the statement.
Reddy noted that the projects have already cleared several regulatory hurdles but are awaiting final clearances and funding from the Union ministries. He urged the Centre to prioritize these works to unlock tourism potential and facilitate faster movement of goods.
The minister added that accelerated completion would also create employment opportunities for local communities and integrate the region more closely with national transport networks. He requested a concrete timeline from the central authorities to ensure the projects stay on schedule.
State officials have reportedly prepared detailed project reports and are ready to coordinate with central agencies. The call comes as Telangana seeks to expand its infrastructure portfolio ahead of upcoming fiscal planning.
No further details on the exact funding mechanism or the expected operational date were disclosed at the time of the statement.