Reddy announces Rs 10,000 crore to develop Hyderabad

Wooing the city's electorate ahead of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy today unveiled plans to develop the city with Rs 10,000 crore.

HYDERABAD: Wooing the city's electorate ahead of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy today unveiled plans to develop the city with Rs 10,000 crore.

Reddy, who has laid foundation stones for several development programmes, said Rs 10,000 crore is needed for the development of Hyderabad.

He sought the assistance of the Central Government for executing the development works. Union Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy was also present on the occasion.

The Chief Minister also said the proposed Hyderabad Metro Rail line would be extended to more areas to benefit people living on the outskirts.

During his two-hour visit, he laid foundation stones for electric sub-stations and housing colony at Erragadda, few roads in Kukatpally and also a drinking water scheme at Chanda Nagar.

The Chief Minister launched a three-day whirlwind tour programme of the city yesterday.
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"We will provide all basic amenities like safe drinking water, street lights, civic infrastructure and jobs," he said after inaugurating a road over bridge at Sitaphalmandi yesterday.

Reddy would undertake a whirldwind visit of the city tomorrow as well.
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