Kodangal Set For Major Transformation With ₹9,053-Crore Projects

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday announced an ambitious development push for the Kodangal constituency, laying foundation stones for 13 projects with a combined estimated investment of ₹9,053.48 crore on the third day of his visit. Covering infrastructure, irrigation, education, agriculture, transport, skill development, industry and tourism, the projects are aimed at transforming the region and creating new economic opportunities.

The biggest allocation of ₹5,060 crore is for Radial Road-2, connecting Kotwalguda with Nacharam. Another ₹1,410 crore has been earmarked for 223 new BT roads and pending road works under the Special Development Fund. The second phase of the Makthal–Narayanpet–Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme, involving ₹2,100 crore, is also among the key initiatives.

The development package includes 10 Telangana Public Schools at ₹118.80 crore and an agriculture college in Kodangal costing ₹123 crore. Modern bus stations will come up in Kodangal, Kosgi and Maddur with an investment of ₹41.83 crore. Other projects include a skill development centre in Maddur and an integrated divisional office complex, each costing ₹20 crore. Road works worth ₹59.30 crore, temple and religious institution improvements, a tourism hotel in the Hakimpet Industrial Corridor and an ₹81-crore palm oil factory are also part of the plan.

Addressing farmers at an interaction meeting in the Lagacherla Industrial Park, Revanth Reddy said the Palamuru region had endured decades of neglect, forcing people to struggle with drought and migration. He promised to bring Krishna river water to Kodangal's agricultural lands by December 2028, invoking the blessings of Pollepally Yellamma while making the commitment.

He criticised the slow progress of irrigation projects, including Bhima, Nettampadu, Koilsagar, Jurala and Palamuru-Rangareddy, and alleged that the lift irrigation scheme had remained neglected for nearly a decade. He also pledged to attract major industrial investments and generate employment for local youth.

The Chief Minister announced a statewide 'Praja Balam' programme after Sankranti, promising to tour different regions. Citing possible El Niño-related rainfall shortages, he advised farmers to consider short-duration crops and assured people that adequate fine-rice stocks were available.