Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said that the BJP-led government at the Centre was keen on the development of the Telangana State.
Speaking to media persons, Kishan Reddy said that the Telangana BJP delegation made representations to 14 Union ministries, and all of them assured funds and assistance for the State's development.
He said that Union Surface Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari offered to provide funds for three National Highways. The Centre would sanction Rs. 244 crores for NH22, Rs. 177 crores for NH 365 in Warangal, and Rs. 360 crores for the Hyderabad-Srisailam National Highway.
Similarly, the Centre was willing to restart the FCI godown in Ramagundam, Reddy said.
The Centre was also considering an inland water transport system connecting the Godavari river to the sea, Reddy added.
He said that the BJP delegation had also sought unallocated power of 1,000 MW for Telangana, and a gas-based power plant for the State.
Kishan Reddy said that although the Centre was committed to the development of Telangana, the TRS government appeared lackadaisical in seeking the Centre's help.
He stated that the Telangana BJP unit was willing was act as a bridge between the State and the Central governments. (INN)