Revanth Reddy Writes To Kishan Reddy, Seeks Meeting With Railway Minister Over Pending Hyderabad Metro Issues
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has once again written a letter to Union minister G. Kishan Reddy, seeking the Centre’s intervention to resolve pending issues related to the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project, including suspension of loan disbursements by the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) and approvals for the proposed Metro Phase-II expansion.
In an open letter on Saturday, the Prime Minister requested Kishan Reddy to facilitate a meeting with Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during his (Revanth Reddy’s) visit to Delhi on June 22 and 23. Revanth Reddy said early resolution of outstanding issues is essential for the progress of Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR), which he described as a critical urban infrastructure project for Hyderabad and Telangana.
Referring to his letter dated June 16, the Prime Minister reminded that he had brought to the notice of the Center many unresolved issues related to HMR projects. These include the proposed takeover of Phase-I, loan agreements involving IRFC and delay in obtaining approval and support from the Phase-II Centre.
Revanth Reddy said he would bring with him copies of documents related to the HMR takeover bid, agreements regarding IRFC financing and Phase-II project proposals for detailed discussions with the Union railway minister.
The Prime Minister said the meeting will provide an opportunity to put on record all relevant facts, agreements and supporting documents and will help find solutions to issues that have been pending for some time.
He asked Kishan Reddy to inform him when the meeting was scheduled.
The Prime Minister expressed hope that the Center will provide necessary support to the HMR project, which is expected to play a key role in meeting the mobility needs of the rapidly expanding metropolis.
