Hyderabad: Roads, Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Wednesday reaffirmed that people-centric governance remains the Telangana government’s single most important mission. Speaking at the Telangana Praja Palana Dinotsavam celebrations in Nalgonda, the Minister said every decision taken by the Congress-led administration was driven by public welfare.
Komatireddy unfurled the national flag at the Police Parade Grounds and received the ceremonial police guard of honour. He also paid tribute to those who fought for Telangana’s liberation from the Nizam’s rule on September 17, 1948. “Their sacrifices laid the foundation for today’s democratic Telangana. Like the freedom movement of 1947, the Telangana movement demanded and achieved statehood through courage and struggle,” he said.
People-centric governance Telangana: focus on welfare and development
Highlighting the government’s initiatives since taking office, the Minister said women’s empowerment is a key priority. A women-operated petrol bunk has been launched at SLBC, Nalgonda with a ₹5 crore investment to promote self-reliance. He stressed the government’s intent to make women economically strong and socially secure.
He further announced that the stalled SLBC tunnel lining project has resumed and is scheduled for completion by December 2027. Additionally, ₹442 crore has been sanctioned for the AMR-SLBC canal lining, which will benefit 94 villages with irrigation and provide drinking water to 107 villages. A ₹20-crore nursing college and a skill development centre are also coming up at SLBC.
The Minister said Mahatma Gandhi University will introduce new Law and B. Pharmacy courses starting 2026–27. Two new academic blocks, costing ₹60 crore, are under construction.
On the infrastructure front, Komatireddy confirmed the ₹596 crore Nalgonda bypass project is underway to ease urban traffic. He also said plans for a double-decker flyover between LB Nagar and Hayathnagar have been initiated to accommodate road and metro traffic simultaneously.
He described the Regional Ring Road (RRR) as a “super game-changer” and confirmed progress on the project. Following meetings with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, the Centre has cleared ₹868 crore under CRIF for new road projects. The Hyderabad–Vijayawada National Highway will also be expanded to eight lanes. The Minister also welcomed the approval of Warangal Mamnoor Airport.
District Collector Ila Tripathi, SP Sharath Chandra Pawar, MLAs Neenavath Balu Naik and Vemula Veeresham, MLC Shankar Naik and other public representatives attended the event. Students participated with cultural performances to mark the occasion.
