Central government approves projects worth Rs 3,892 crore in Telangana
The central government has given its nod to projects worth Rs 3,892 crore to be undertaken in the southern state of Telangana.
National Apex Committee (NAC) of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA),approved central assistance of Rs 873 crore for the five projects. With this, Telangana has secured approvals for eight projects under the UCF with total investments of Rs 9,573 crore and central support of Rs 2,293 crore.
Some major projects are:
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Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project – Phases II and III
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Cost: ?1,992 crore
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Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
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Key Details: Involves laying nearly 120 km of transmission pipelines from Ghanpur to the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs and constructing two water treatment plants with capacities of 120 MLD and 70 MLD. Along with Phase I, the project is expected to augment the city's drinking water supply by 20 TMC and meet the requirements of 1.74 crore people up to 2035.
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Greater Warangal Stormwater Drainage Project
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Cost: Rs 1,465 crore
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Location: Greater Warangal, Telangana
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Key Details: Covers 407.70 sq km and aims to address urban flooding at 24 identified vulnerable locations through the construction of new stormwater drains and rejuvenation of 10 major tanks.
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Warangal Fort Moat Restoration Project
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Cost: Rs 209 crore
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Location: Warangal, Telangana
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Key Details: Involves restoration of the historic Kakatiya-era moat through desilting, landscaping, promenades, viewing decks, and bridges. Around 400 metres of the moat has already been cleared under the initial works.
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Hanumakonda Central Business District (CBD) Development
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Cost: Rs 168.8 crore
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Location: Hanumakonda, Telangana
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Key Details: Includes development of an integrated bus terminal-cum-commercial complex, parking facilities, and redevelopment of the central plaza.
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Integrated Heritage and Tourism Development Project
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Cost: Not specified
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Location: Alampur, Telangana
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Key Details: Aims to promote heritage conservation and tourism infrastructure in Alampur.
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