Hyderabad, Dec.2 (NSS): Irrigation & Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday outlined the achievements of the Congress government in its first year of governance in Telangana, highlighting significant milestones across various sectors. He described the year as historic, with the government setting numerous records that reflect its commitment to inclusive growth, sustainable development, and efficient governance.
Speaking to media persons after inaugurating several developmental projects in the Kodad constituency in Suryapet district, Uttam Kumar Reddy laid foundation stones for road works and other initiatives worth several crores. Efforts in environmental restoration included reclaiming lakes by halting encroachments for the first time in 40 years and initiating the rejuvenation of the Musi River after over five decades of neglect.
Uttam Kumar Reddy said the controversial Dharani portal was handed over to the National Informatics Centre for a complete overhaul. Access restrictions on meeting the Chief Minister, ministers, and MLAs were removed, and government offices were made accessible to the public.
Minister Uttam said major infrastructure projects like the Regional Ring Road were launched, and the Metro Rail expansion entered its next phase. Housing under “Indiramma Illu” saw 400,000 units sanctioned in the first year. Uttam Kumar Reddy laid foundation stones for road works and other initiatives worth several crores in the Kodad constituency.
The minister also inaugurated a 7.50-kilometre road from Akupamula to Ratnavaram at the cost of Rs 16 crore, which will benefit Akupamula, Kodandarama Puram, Tellaballi, and Ratnavaram. Another road project, extending 3.30 kilometres from Kodad town’s lorry office to Komarabanda at Rs 18 crore, aims to alleviate increasing traffic congestion in Kodad. Foundation stones were also laid for the construction of a new R&B Guest House building in Kodad, spread over 22 guntas and costing Rs 8 crore. In Ananthagiri, a road from Chanupalli to Ananthagiri, spanning 10.30 kilometres and budgeted at Rs 20 crore, will provide improved connectivity to villages such as Ananthagiri, Polaram, Polaram Thanda, and Chanupalli.
He also inaugurated a skill development center at Akupamula, planned for 1.05 acres and estimated to cost Rs 20 crore. The centre aims to foster vocational training and employment opportunities.
