Telangana to develop 7,448 km rural roads under HAM in first phase

The Telangana government has launched the first phase of the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) for rural road development, becoming the first state in the country to adopt this model. The initiative aims to construct and maintain 7,448 km of rural roads, covering 2,145 roads at an estimated cost of ₹6,294.81 crore. Under Phase I, the government will upgrade and strengthen existing BT roads, widen single-lane roads, and connect 176 Gram Panchayats lacking road connectivity.

The programme will benefit 3,036 Gram Panchayats and improve connectivity between rural areas and urban centers. The government will bear 40% of the construction cost, while the concessionaire will bear the remaining 60%, repaying the share in 30 annuities over 15 years.

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