KTR seeks Central help for TS projects
New Delhi, Jan 20 (INN): Panchayat Raj Minister K Tarakarama Rao has urged the Centre to provide required assistance for several projects in Telangana State.
During his visit to the national capital on Sunday KTR called on Union Ministers Santosh Gangwar (Textiles), Ch Birendra Singh (Rural Development), YS Chowdhary (Science & Technology) and Bandaru Dattatreyya (Labour) and sought their assistance.
Speaking to media persons later, KTR said that he had sought their help in early execution of Telangana's project. Construction of Mega Powerlooms and Handlooms Clusters in Telangana was discussed with the Central ministers, he said.
KTR said he has requested Santosh Gangwar to set up a Textile Park in Warangal district. Further, he sought clearances for Textiles Incubation Centres.
He said he has briefed Birendra Singh about the Telangana Water Grid project and urged that the Central Government bear half the total cost of the project. He also complained of delay in release of funds meant for National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
News Posted: 20 January, 2015
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