Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to constitute an 'M-6 Task Force' under the leadership of the Prime Minister himself for the development of six major economic growth engines of the country—Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. He suggested the creation of a special fund of ₹6 lakh crore, with an allocation of ₹1 lakh crore each, to strengthen urban infrastructure in these cities.
The Chief Minister also sought the Centre's support for a range of strategic infrastructure, education, industrial and connectivity projects critical to Telangana's growth and India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
Presentation at NITI Aayog Meeting
Revanth Reddy, who gave a presentation on various issues especially on education and health during the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in Delhi on Thursday, met the Prime Minister later in the evening. The Chief Minister explained Telangana's vision of 'Telangana Rising' and the state's goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047 through investments in education, skills, infrastructure, manufacturing and innovation.
Demand for IIM Hyderabad
Revanth Reddy requested the Prime Minister's support for the establishment of an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Hyderabad, stating that Telangana, despite hosting premier institutions such as IIT, IIIT, NALSAR, TIFR and ISB, remains one of the few major states without an IIM. The state government has offered 200 acres of encumbrance-free land in Hyderabad for the institution.
Major Infrastructure Projects
Seeking support for major infrastructure projects, the Chief Minister requested expeditious approval and implementation of the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road (Northern and Southern corridors), the proposed Hyderabad–Amaravati–Bandar Port Expressway, and a four-lane elevated corridor from Mannanur to Srisailam on NH-765.
On urban mobility, he sought approval for Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II, covering 122.9 km across seven corridors at an estimated cost of ₹38,595 crore, as a joint venture project between the Government of India and the Telangana government. He also requested support for the Musi River Rejuvenation project and the development of Bharat Future City, envisioned as a next-generation sustainable urban hub.
Rail and High-Speed Connectivity
While urging the Centre to approve the proposed Regional Ring Rail Project, he said the government would facilitate the establishment of a Central High-Speed Rail Hub at Shamshabad, and support the development of high-speed rail connectivity linking Hyderabad with Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune.
Technology and Manufacturing
Stating that Telangana has emerged as a leading technology and manufacturing destination, Revanth Reddy sought allocation of projects under the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and requested sanction of the proposed Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) at Future City with grant-in-aid support from the Government of India.
Irrigation and Water Projects
The Chief Minister also requested early approvals and support for the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme and sought the Prime Minister's intervention in facilitating discussions with the Maharashtra government regarding the Tummidihatti Barrage, a key component of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Pranahita-Chevella Project.
Education and Healthcare Focus
Referring to Telangana's recent Socio-Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste Survey (SEEEPC), Revanth Reddy emphasized that quality education and healthcare must form the foundation of India's development strategy. He briefed the Prime Minister on Telangana's initiatives, including Young India Residential Schools, Young India Skills University, modernization of ITIs in partnership with Tata Technologies, and the state's efforts to create a globally competitive workforce for the AI era.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that with the Centre's support, Telangana would emerge as a global hub for education, innovation, manufacturing and services, while making a significant contribution towards the realization of the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
