Centre willing to proceed with Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase II on 50:50 cost-sharing basis: Khattar informs Kishan Reddy

The Centre has, in-principle, raised nary objection to Phase II of the Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) project and is consenting to proceed connected a 50:50 cost-sharing ground with the Telangana government, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar said connected Wednesday (May 20, 2026).

According to an authoritative release, Mr. Khattar conveyed this assurance to Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, who is besides Secunderabad MP, during a gathering successful New Delhi.

Mr. Khattar noted that the Telangana authorities has already submitted proposals for the second-phase enlargement of the HMR, covering 162 km. He assured that the Centre would springiness the connection “positive consideration” and initiate “necessary further measures”.

Comprehensive introspection of DPR

The gathering besides reviewed cardinal aspects of the Phase II project. Mr. Khattar indicated that, since the State authorities has taken implicit the task from L&T, the Centre would undertake a broad introspection of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and different method specifications. The remaining components of Phase II would beryllium considered erstwhile the DPR and applicable accusation are received, pursuing which an due determination would beryllium taken.

39 STPs sanctioned to dainty wastewater flowing into Musi

The Ministers besides conducted a associated reappraisal of large municipality improvement initiatives underway successful Hyderabad, peculiarly those related to the sanitation and rejuvenation of the Musi River. Mr. Khattar stated that nether the Centre’s AMRUT 2.0 scheme, 39 sewage attraction plants (STPs) were sanctioned to dainty wastewater flowing into the Musi. The projects person a full estimated outgo of ₹3,975 crore.

These STPs volition person a combined capableness to dainty 972 cardinal litres of sewage per day. The inaugural is expected to forestall untreated wastewater from entering the river, portion importantly contributing to its conservation and improving the city’s wide sanitation standards.

Mr. Khattar reiterated that the Centre is extending afloat practice for Hyderabad’s improvement and infrastructure enhancement. Mr. Reddy expressed his gratitude for the support, the merchandise added.