NationalTuesday, 23 June 2026·The Hindu - National
Hyderabad Metro Phase-I takeover talks sent to Urban Development Ministry
A June 2026 Delhi meeting on Hyderabad Metro Phase-I takeover and Phase-II funding ended inconclusively, with the issue referred to the Urban Development Ministry.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, a high-level meeting in New Delhi on the Telangana government’s proposal to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I and fund Phase-II expansion was referred to Union Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
Key specifics
- The meeting involved Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy.
- The proposal concerned Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I takeover by the Telangana government.
- IRFC funding of around ₹13,000 crore was discussed for the takeover.
- The Centre is also considering financial support for the proposed Phase-II expansion.
- A follow-up meeting with Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar was scheduled for Tuesday morning.
Exam lens
Question type: Governance and infrastructure financing. Key facts: New Delhi meeting, A. Revanth Reddy, Ashwini Vaishnaw, G. Kishan Reddy, IRFC, ₹13,000 crore, Manohar Lal Khattar, Hyderabad Metro Phase-I and Phase-II. TNPSC one-liner: “Which ministry was asked to examine the Hyderabad Metro funding issue after the Delhi meeting?”