Chevella – Telangana’s New Industrial Hub: KTR

Telangana IT and Industries Minister K T Rama Rao said sustained efforts were being made by the Government to establish an industrial base on Chevella side KT Rama Rao said sustained efforts were being made by the Government to establish an industrial base on Chevella side. Acknowledging the support of the villagers whose lands were acquired for setting up the industrial park, the minister disclosed that efforts were now on to set up a bigger industrial park on 3,600 acre site near Shabad. Underlining the need for creating local employment, the Minister said a new skill development centre will be set up near Chandanvelly. This would cater to skilling needs of the industries in the surrounding areas. The government was also taking up infrastructure works worth Rs 370 crore in areas around Chevella. As part of these measures, the Government has already brought a 3 MLD pipeline at a cost of Rs 18 crore. Work was on to bring another 5 MLD at a cost of Rs 30 crore. A four-lane road from Hayatabad to Shamshabad will also be sanctioned and this would cost around Rs 220 crore.  A 22-KV sub-station with Rs 54 crore investment was also planned. The Nagarkunda-Hayatabad road will be extended by 8 km at an expense of Rs 50 crore.