R&B Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy relaunches ₹2-crore indoor stadium works in Banaganapalle
Officials told to finish the stadium in four months; Minister says he put ₹1.48 crore of his own money into a shaadikhana for which the government sanctioned ₹1 crore
Andhra Pradesh Roads and Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy revived the construction of a ₹2-crore indoor stadium in Banaganapalle on September 16, 2026. Addressing the media post-foundation stone laying, the Minister disclosed that he had procured the ₹2 crore from the TDP government during his tenure as an MLA. The project had stalled at the pillar stage upon the YSR Congress Party's (YSRCP) ascension to power, he mentioned.
Upon assuming office, the coalition government instructed officials to complete the construction within four months, the Minister added. The government has been prioritizing sports grounds and facilities to encourage youth participation in sports, he elaborated. Janardhan Reddy criticized the previous YSRCP government for overlooking public utility projects like lift irrigation schemes, the indoor stadium, and a community hall.
The coalition government has undertaken development works in Banaganapalle, including a Revenue Divisional Officer’s office, bypass road, underground drainage system, and road improvements. The government has sanctioned ₹1 crore for a 'shaadikhana' for the Muslim community, and the Minister had contributed ₹1.48 crore from his personal funds.
Work worth ₹10 lakh to ₹15 lakh remains to be finished. The Minister announced plans to expand sports facilities to keep the youth engaged and cultivate their interest in sports, stating that sports grounds and indoor stadiums would help identify talent and provide better opportunities. Janardhan Reddy emphasized his government's commitment to development works for the people while avoiding vendetta politics.
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