Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to Meet PM Modi Today

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi at 12 noon today. The Chief Minister will be accompanied by Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy during the meeting. Revanth Reddy is expected to invite the Prime Minister to attend the Khelo India programme in Telangana and discuss several important issues concerning the state.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister is likely to seek a financial package of ₹30,000 crore for Telangana. He is also expected to bring to the Prime Minister’s attention the challenges posed by the El Niño effect, the possibility of drought conditions, irrigation-related concerns and the problems faced by farmers. The meeting is expected to focus on the state’s development priorities and the support required from the Centre.