Development works worth ₹52,000 cr in progress in Hyderabad: Deputy CM Bhatti

Infrastructure development works worth ₹52,000 crore are in progress in Hyderabad under the Congress-led State Government in Telangana, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said.

Speaking at the launch of the TSRTC–Metro Rail Common Pass here on Friday, he said major works were being taken up in roads, flyovers, bridges, underpasses, drinking water and other sectors as the government was moving forward with a comprehensive plan to develop Hyderabad further, keeping future requirements in mind.

The State capital was expanding rapidly and it was the responsibility of the Government to strengthen civic infrastructure and facilities well in advance to meet the needs of the growing population, he added.

Referring to the role played by earlier Congress governments in Hyderabad’s development, Bhatti said that Krishna, Godavari and Manjeera waters were brought to the city to meet its drinking water requirements during Congress governments. The water from Gandipet was brought to Hyderabad during the Nizam’s rule and subsequent Congress governments made Krishna, Manjeera and Godavari waters available to meet the city’s drinking water needs, Bhatti added.

The Metro Rail network in Hyderabad would be expanded by 122 kilometres to improve public transportation. The government proposed to take up Phase-II of the Metro project at an estimated cost of around ₹38,000 crore, providing connectivity to the Old City, airport, Patancheru and Hayathnagar areas.

Electric buses were being introduced in Hyderabad in place of diesel RTC buses to reduce air pollution. In this direction, 550 electric buses were already introduced, while another 2,200 buses would be pressed into service soon, he said.

About ₹200 crore had been sanctioned for retrofitting to enable auto-rickshaw drivers to convert their diesel autos into electric vehicles, he added.

The launch of the TSRTC–Metro Common Pass was a welcome initiative aimed at reducing the difficulties faced by commuters in the city, the Deputy Chief Minister said. The facility allows commuters to use the same pass across both transport systems, ranging from a One-Day Pass to a One-Month Pass.

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