Telangana Chief Minister Revant Reddy is currently on a visit to Delhi, accompanied by Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka. During this visit, they held significant meetings with Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to discuss various developmental initiatives for Telangana. Below is a detailed breakdown of the meetings and the requests made by CM Revant Reddy.
1. Meeting with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Objective: To enhance Telangana’s role in hosting major sports events and developing sports infrastructure.
- Request for Hosting Commonwealth and Asian Games in Hyderabad:
- CM Revant Reddy highlighted Hyderabad’s history of hosting national sports competitions.
- He requested the Union Sports Minister to consider Hyderabad as a venue for the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games in the near future.
- Proposal to Host Khelo India Youth Games in January 2025:
- CM Reddy urged the Union Sports Minister to allocate the Khelo India Youth Games to Telangana in January 2025.
- He emphasized the need for necessary financial support to establish a sports university in Telangana.
- Enhancement of Funding Under the Khelo India Scheme:
- CM Reddy requested an increase in the funds provided under the Khelo India Scheme to further support sports development in the state.
- Approval of DPRs for Sports Infrastructure:
- The Chief Minister pressed for the approval of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) submitted for various sports facilities in Telangana, including:
- LB Stadium
- GMC Balayogi Stadium
- Shooting Range
- Saroor Nagar Indoor Stadium
- Hakimpeta’s Sports Schools
2. Meeting with Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
Objective: To integrate Telangana’s Tea-Fiber project into the national telecom infrastructure plan.
- Inclusion of Tea-Fiber Project in BharatNet Phase 3:
- CM Revant Reddy discussed the Telangana government’s Tea-Fiber project, aimed at providing high-speed network connectivity to villages and urban zones.
- He requested the Union Telecom Minister to include this project in BharatNet Phase 3, a national initiative to expand internet connectivity across India.
- Financial Support for T-Fiber Project:
- The Chief Minister outlined the project’s scope, which aims to cover 63 lakh houses in rural areas and 30 lakh houses in urban areas.
- He requested a loan of Rs 1779 crore to facilitate the implementation of this project.
- Affordable Internet and e-Education Services:
- CM Reddy proposed a plan to offer Internet, TV, and e-Education services at an affordable rate of Rs 300 per month through the Tea-Fiber project.
Conclusion
CM Revant Reddy’s meetings with the Union Ministers in Delhi focused on securing support for Telangana’s sports infrastructure and expanding digital connectivity. By advocating for Hyderabad to host major sporting events and integrating the Tea-Fiber project into the national telecom framework, the Chief Minister aims to boost the state’s development in both sports and digital sectors.