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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi | Image Source: X
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today and expressed gratitude for transferring defence lands to develop Gandhi Sarovar project
New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to develop the Adilabad Airport, which is being developed by the Indian Air Force (IAF), with comprehensive facilities and expedite the approval of a key project – DRDO / DRDL at Devarakadra in Mahabubnagar district. The Chief Minister met with the Defence Minister at the Kartavya Bhavan building in the Ministry of Defence, in Delhi, on Monday.
During the meeting, the CM expressed profound gratitude to Rajnath Singh for transferring defence land to construct the prestigious Gandhi Sarovar project. CM Revanth Reddy assured the Union Minister of full cooperation in land acquisition and utility transfer for the Adilabad Airport project, which is being considered as one of the state government’s top priorities.
The Chief Minister guaranteed the state government would extend full cooperation for the expansion of the upcoming Adilabad Airport under the aegis of India Air Force, considering its significance to national integrity and defence.
The CM also requested the Union Minister to support the large-scale establishment of cargo, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), and hangar facilities alongside the Indian Air Force terminal and the Civil Aviation terminal, intended for passenger convenience.
CM Revanth Reddy noted that the world’s popular airlines are currently seeking suitable locations for their hangars, partly due to recent developments in Central Asia. Highlighting the Adilabad Airport is suitable for hanger operations, the Chief Minister appealed to the Defence Minister to develop the airport for this purpose.
The CM also requested Rajnath Singh to expedite the approval of a key project – DRDO / DRDL at Devarakadra in Mahabubnagar district which has been selected for the establishment of the defence facility.
State R&B Special Secretary Vikas Raj, Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary KS Sreenivasa Raju, Chief Minister’s Secretary Manik Raj, and Special Secretary (Coordination) Advait Kumar Singh were also present.
