The Center allegedly integrated the existing network with the expansion of Phase II for approval of the proposal on a joint enterprise with the state government. | Photo Credit: Ramakrishna G
Sudden shift of Hyderab Metro Rail (HMR) and Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) CEO of NVS Reddy from his post – held since 2007 – means the end of long tenure that began during United Andhra Pradesh when Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy was the main minister.
Mr. Reddy was absorbed into the state government in 2009 and officially retired in 2016. However, he continued to receive annual expansion by overseeing the construction and introduction of the first stage of the metro – 69.2 km in three corridors – between 2012 and 2017 and then remained in charge.
The possible trigger of the government’s decision could be the L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (L&MRH), which built and operates the first phase that offers its own capital of the center or state instead of agreeing to the integrated existing infrastructure – trains and systems – with the proposed second phase 76.4 km.
The center, which turned to a joint enterprise with the state government to ensure sovereign guarantees for international financing, allegedly made integration a condition for approval. Although Haml has prepared a promising plan, the highest L&T management refused to unsubscribe to the first phase, referring to financial and operating challenges.
Intentional leakage into the media about the unwillingness of the company to integrate services – referring to losses of 5,000 GBP and lack of government support – can disrupt the main Minister A. Revanth Reddy, which caused a change in leadership.
Mr. NVS Reddy, Indian Officer of Accounts Railways (IRAS) service from 1983, gained early project experience with the legendary MD E. Sreedharan in Dilli Metro on Konkan railway. Later he joined the government of Andhra Pradesh for representation and served in the energy sector. Later, the MMTS leadership took the second MD and also served as another commissioner (operation and transport) in Hyderabad (MCH), supervised the first phase of the MMTS (45 km), the construction of overpasses in Begimpet, Punjagutta, Malakpet and Chandrayangutta and several enhancements.
Mr. Reddy for the first time conceptualized BRTS, when Phase II MMTS did not fly, quickly moved to the first phase of HMR and took it as the largest metro project in the world (PPP) in the world at the initial cost of 12,132 GBP. Under the leadership of the former main Secretary of Singh and the Gajendra Halde Planning Commission, Mr. Reddy played a key role in the enactment of the Railway Act on the Central Meter and replaced the outdated tram Act. This allowed states to carry out metro projects independently of Indian railways. He also contributed to an agreement on the model concessionaire, which formed the basis for the connection of L&MRH.
Mr. Reddy Mailed Fiasco Maytas and served through the consecutive governments of Congress to Telangan’s work when he faced the challenges of changes in the settlement required by the new administration. The Ten-year BRS rule was the test period-although no new lines were launched, completed the first phase of 71.2 km and balanced the public interest with the efficiency of the private sector. He was convinced that he would perform the second phase under the leadership of the current government, but it seems that the internal contradictions have made the situation unsustainable.
Published – 16 September 2025 21:50
