Telangana okays Rs 25 bn to fix rain-damaged roads
28 Dec 2022
2 Min Read
CW Team
The Telangana government has authorised the release of Rs 25 billion to repair roads and culverts damaged by rain.
The government has asked the Roads and Buildings Department finalise the bids. Out of the approved sum, Rs 18.65 billion is earmarked for road repairs and Rs 6.35 billion for building culverts.
According to R&B Department officials, a review meeting led by chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao came to the decision to provide funds for road maintenance and culvert building on December 10. In response to the chief minister鈥檚 directive, the finance department sanctioned the requested sum.
Following the chief minister鈥檚 instructions, the state鈥檚 Minister of Roads and Buildings, Vemula Prashanth Reddy, directed department personnel to begin work immediately.
In numerous locations on the roadways in the Karimnagar, Adilabad, Warangal, Khammam, Medak, Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar, Adilabad, Nizamabad, and Rangareddy (rural) circles, officials have identified damaged culverts.
Officials say that 1,675 km of the 27,521 km of state roads were damaged in 664 locations due to rain. According to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), a total of 1,087 culverts and roads have suffered significant damage due to the rain.
The officials announced that tenders would be invited for the repairs, with the work to be completed in two months.
See also:
Tumakuru extension to be completed on schedule: Gadkari
Maharashtra set to begin work on Alibaug-Virar corridor
The Telangana government has authorised the release of Rs 25 billion to repair roads and culverts damaged by rain.
The government has asked the Roads and Buildings Department finalise the bids. Out of the approved sum, Rs 18.65 billion is earmarked for road repairs and Rs 6.35 billion for building culverts.
According to R&B Department officials, a review meeting led by chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao came to the decision to provide funds for road maintenance and culvert building on December 10. In response to the chief minister鈥檚 directive, the finance department sanctioned the requested sum.
Following the chief minister鈥檚 instructions, the state鈥檚 Minister of Roads and Buildings, Vemula Prashanth Reddy, directed department personnel to begin work immediately.
In numerous locations on the roadways in the Karimnagar, Adilabad, Warangal, Khammam, Medak, Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar, Adilabad, Nizamabad, and Rangareddy (rural) circles, officials have identified damaged culverts.
Officials say that 1,675 km of the 27,521 km of state roads were damaged in 664 locations due to rain. According to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), a total of 1,087 culverts and roads have suffered significant damage due to the rain.
The officials announced that tenders would be invited for the repairs, with the work to be completed in two months.
See also: Tumakuru extension to be completed on schedule: GadkariMaharashtra set to begin work on Alibaug-Virar corridor
Next Story
MSME Ministry Invites Applications for National Award 2024
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has acknowledged the significant contributions made by MSME entrepreneurs and aims to motivate and encourage them by presenting National Awards for outstanding performance. Currently, there are 35 National Awards offered to MSMEs across various categories. Special provisions have been made to recognize MSMEs led by women entrepreneurs, those belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), and entrepreneurs from the North Eastern Region.Under this scheme, selected MSMEs are honored with a trophy and certificate, along with..
Next Story
MoS Murlidhar Mohol Inaugurates New ATC Tower at Kolhapur Airport
Today marked a significant moment for Maharashtra鈥檚 aviation growth as Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol inaugurated the new ATC Tower cum Technical Block cum Fire Station at Kolhapur Airport, and flagged off the inaugural Star Air flight between Kolhapur and Nagpur. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and proactive guidance of Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu, these upgrades aim to enhance air safety, bolster emergency services, and strengthen regional air connectivity across Maharashtra. The Minister expressed deep g..
Next Story
BCAS Revokes Security Clearance of Celebi Over National Security
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has revoked the security clearance of Celebi and its associated companies on grounds related to national security.Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Govt of India, Ram Mohan Naidu has made it clear that nothing is above the security of our nation and our fellow citizens. National interest and public safety are paramount and non-negotiable.At the same time, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is fully committed to ensuring that passenger convenience, cargo operations, and service continuity remain unaffected. Arrangements have been made at all affected air..
