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100 crore allotted for Ghatkesar-Yadagirigutta MMTS extension; MP Chamala thanks Ministry of Railways

The 33 kilometre lengthy MMTS extension between Ghatkesar and Yadagirigutta was sanctioned in 2016. The picture is used for consultant functions solely. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G

Bhongir Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy has thanked the Ministry of Railways for allocating ₹100 crore within the 2025–26 monetary yr for the long-pending extension of the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) from Ghatkesar to Yadagrigutta (Raigiri), a 33-km stretch sanctioned in 2016.

In a submit made on X, the MP stated that he had raised the difficulty throughout the Zero Hour within the Lok Sabha on April 3. In a written response, Union Minister of State for (Railways) Ravneet Singh knowledgeable the MP that the Ministry of Railways had determined to totally fund the undertaking, which was initially taken up on a cost-sharing foundation with the Telangana authorities.

Reason for delay in execution

The Union Minister stated that the delay in execution was as a result of State not depositing its share of the estimated price. “However, the undertaking is now being taken up with full funding by the Railways,” Mr. Singh stated, including that the ₹100 crore allocation for the present monetary yr would rely upon the progress of the work and the demand from the executing company.

Land acquisition for the extension is presently underway, and Mr. Reddy assured that he would coordinate with the involved businesses to expedite the method The MP additionally thanked Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the complete monetary backing of the undertaking.

Published – July 16, 2025 04:19 pm IST

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