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The Hindu
13 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Speed up work on ongoing R&B projects: Komatireddy
Hyderabad Roads & Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has directed officials to accelerate ongoing construction works under the R&B Department, especially those nearing completion and ready for public use. The Minister said that the R&B Department carries major responsibilities and urged officers to prioritise and finish critical infrastructure projects swiftly. Mr. Venkat Reddy reviewed the progress of works taken up by the department with senior officials on Sunday. The Minister inquired about the status of pending Integrated District Office Complexes (IDOCs) in Adilabad, Warangal, Mulugu, Narayanpet and Karimnagar districts. Officials brought to his notice the issue of pending payment of bills. He wanted officials to ensure completion of IDOCs in Warangal and Mulugu, which were in final stages, so that they were kept ready for inauguration. Referring to the rail-over-bridges, he specifically wanted the completion of Madhavnagar ROB in Nizamabad at the earliest. Officials were directed to focus on the construction of medical colleges and TIMS that were in the final stages of completion. Emphasising the need for quality road infrastructure, he cited Greater Hyderabad, which witnessed movement of over 91 lakh vehicles every day calling for the need for high quality road infrastructure in both urban and rural parts of the State. The Minister assured that he would discuss and resolve pending bills of contractors and work agencies with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Govt. terms BRS criticism of budget enhancement for Young India Integrated Residential Schools as politically motivated
The State Government has refuted allegations surrounding the enhancement of the Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIIRS) budget, terming the criticism both baseless and politically-motivated. The officials said that the objective of establishing YIIRS was to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure and high-quality teaching and learning equipment to students, most of whom come from disadvantaged and rural areas. The new residential complexes are designed to accommodate up to 2,650 students and will include modern boarding facilities, residential quarters for teaching and non-teaching staff, and sports facilities that meet international standards. Purpose-built campuses Officials highlighted that the government inherited from the previous administration nearly 600 residential schools operating out of private buildings, many of which lack basic amenities. It is imperative to move these schools into purpose-built campuses to provide a safe and conducive environment for learning. The architectural plan for each YIIRS covers a total built-up area of 5.36 lakh square feet, featuring Four academic blocks (G+2 floors) – 1,60,339 sq. ft.m Six dormitory blocks (G+3 floors) – 2,57,451 sq. ft., Dining cum kitchen block (G+1 floors) – 41,860 sq. ft., Principal quarters (4 units of 3 BHK, G+1 floors) – 7,483 sq. ft., Staff quarters (48 units of 2 BHK, G+3 floors) – 61,378 sq. ft. and Additional quarters (8 units of 1 BHK, G+1 floor) – 7,324 sq. ft. Transparent process Responding to allegations of cost escalation, the government clarified that all project estimates have been meticulously prepared using standard engineering designs and scheduled rates. The per square foot construction cost for the YIIRS is ₹3,730, significantly lower than the rates fixed for Integrated District Office Complexes (IDOC) during the previous BRS regime. During the BRS regime, the cost was Siddipet IDOC: ₹4,058/sq. ft., Sircilla IDOC: ₹4,990/sq. ft., Mulugu IDOC: ₹3,994/sq. ft. and Warangal East IDOC: ₹4,875/sq. ft. This proves beyond doubt that the claims of inflated costs are baseless. The construction cost under the current government is more economical than the projects approved two years ago under the previous administration, an official said.
