HYDERABAD: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, affirmed the Centre’s commitment to Telangana’s development, announcing an ambitious investment plan of ₹2 lakh crore over the next four years. Speaking during his visit to Adilabad, Gadkari stressed that the government’s focus was not on building “smart cities”, but on transforming rural India through “smart villages”.
He outlined a roadmap for the state’s development that includes significant allocations for infrastructure, green energy, and rural development. Gadkari revealed that ₹1 lakh crore would be spent on green energy initiatives alone, aimed at building a sustainable future. He cited past successes in underdeveloped regions like Gadchiroli and Vidarbha—areas once plagued by farmer suicides—as proof that committed planning can bring transformative change.
Gadkari also emphasised the Centre’s efforts to improve irrigation and water conservation. Under the Amrit Sarovar scheme, water reservoirs are being revived and expanded, and he called on the Telangana government to cooperate in identifying potential sites for similar development in the state.
Touching upon the importance of transport infrastructure, Gadkari remarked that robust roads were a key factor in America’s economic rise, and a strong road network would similarly pave the way for Telangana to become a prosperous state. He cited the allocation of ₹1,000 crore for the Jagtial–Warangal highway as an example of targeted development.
He added that the government was leveraging artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and enhanced communication networks to accelerate progress across rural India. Currently, 36 tunnels are under construction in Srinagar and Jammu as part of this broader infrastructure push.
Gadkari also recalled his early years in the RSS, highlighting his work with tribal communities. He reiterated the Centre’s focus on welfare, pledging support price guarantees for farmers and employment opportunities for youth. “Our goal is to light up the darkest corners,” he said, “and ensure that no region is left behind.”
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Inaugurated and laid the foundation for various National Highway projects worth ₹3,900 crore in the presence of Union Minister Shri @kishanreddybjp Ji, Shri @bandisanjay_bjp Ji, Telangana State Minister Shri… pic.twitter.com/0cPPXnWI1y
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