Fri Jan 16 11:30:47 UTC 2026: # Hyderabad Metro Phase-II Faces Delay as Centre Awaits Telangana Government’s Nominations

The Story

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has urged the Telangana government to expedite the takeover of Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) Phase-I from L&T and submit proposals for Phase-II. The central government has, in principle, agreed to Phase-II, but awaits the Telangana government’s nomination of two officials to a Joint Committee (JC). This JC, also including two central officials, will coordinate the Phase-I takeover and preparatory work for Phase-II. The delay stems from the Telangana government not yet nominating its representatives to the JC.

Key Points

  • The Centre has “already agreed in principle” to the construction of Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) Phase-II.
  • The Telangana Government needs to nominate two officials to a Joint Committee (JC).
  • The JC will coordinate the takeover of Phase-I and the preparatory work for Phase-II.
  • Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar stated that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy previously agreed to the formation of the JC and to nominate two officials.
  • The takeover of HMR Phase-I from L&T must be completed before the Centre can proceed with Phase-II.
  • HMR Phase-II A & B proposals spans a total of 162 km across eight corridors and costs ₹42,000 crore.

Key Takeaways

  • The development of Hyderabad’s metro system is facing bureaucratic hurdles due to a lack of coordination between the central and state governments.
  • The completion of Phase-I’s takeover is a prerequisite for Phase-II’s progress, highlighting the interconnectedness of infrastructure projects.
  • Political dynamics between the Union Minister and the Chief Minister are playing a role in the pace of the project.

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