Revanth Reddy Seeks Central Financial Assistance for Telangana’s Drought Relief Efforts

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has reportedly urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide ₹30,000 crore in financial assistance to help the state tackle drought-like conditions caused by the impact of El Niño. During his meeting with the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister submitted several requests concerning the state’s key development and welfare priorities. He also invited Modi to attend the Telangana Global Investors Summit and the inaugural ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2026. Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Vakiti Srihari were also present at the meeting, during which the Prime Minister was felicitated. Revanth Reddy reportedly explained the difficulties faced by the agricultural sector and sought additional support, including 1,500 MW of electricity and adequate fertiliser supplies for farming needs. He also requested an additional 50 days of employment under the VB-G RAM G scheme and an increase in Telangana’s FRBM borrowing limit from 3% to 3.5%.

The Chief Minister also raised issues concerning major irrigation projects, including Thummidihatti, the Sammakka-Sarakka barrages and the Palamuru-Rangareddy project, seeking the Centre’s intervention to facilitate their progress and benefit the state. He reportedly requested additional funds for the Indiramma housing scheme and financial support for the Hyderabad Metro Rail project as well. After meeting the Prime Minister, Revanth Reddy, accompanied by Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Vakiti Srihari, met Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya. During the meeting, they discussed preparations and arrangements for hosting the Khelo India Youth Games 2026 in Telangana in December. The discussions focused on ensuring the smooth organisation of the sporting event.