The Telangana government has given a go-ahead to three major road infrastructure projects in Hyderabad under the Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) mode, at a tender contract value of ₹242.72 crore.

According to the orders issued by the Metropolitan Area & Urban Development Department on Wednesday, the projects comprise construction of a left-arm down ramp for the existing Owaisi Flyover towards Santhosh Nagar, a six-lane bi-directional grade separator from Hafeez Baba Nagar Junction to the 100 Feet Balapur–Church Road Junction, and a six-lane bi-directional flyover at the Bandlaguda-Errakunta crossroad junction.

The government had earlier accorded administrative sanction of ₹339 crore for the works under the Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) programme. The GHMC subsequently proposed a revised administrative sanction of ₹385 crore, which included property acquisition component. The civic body was also permitted to invite tenders under the EPC mode, undertake land and property acquisition simultaneously to avoid delays, and engage a Project Management Consultant for supervision, quality control, quality assurance and quality audit.

GHMC invited tenders through the e-procurement platform in January 2026, with an internal benchmark value of ₹231.8725 crore and a contract period of 24 months. KNR Constructions Limited who quoted 4.68% in excess was the sole bidder and was found technically responsive, the orders maintained.

The government has now permitted GHMC to accept the bid, meet the expenditure from the H-CITI head of account and award the works to KNR Constructions Limited after entering into the agreement.

Structural audits have found 14 Delhi government school buildings requiring demolition, with the government approving partial or complete razing of seven. The Directorate of Education (DoE) is assessing a total of 108 schools as part of the exercise.  

The exercise is part of a drive launched by the Delhi government to assess the condition of government school infrastructure after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta last year directed officials to improve the overall state of government schools. The DoE undertook a comprehensive digital profiling of existing school buildings, including third-party structural audits, to identify buildings requiring demolition and redevelopment. 

Officials said most of the identified school buildings are around 40 years old and in a dilapidated condition. Some schools are functioning from tin sheds or partially constructed buildings. 

“The exercise includes the assessment of the structural stability and overall condition of each building, detailed profiling of fixtures and furniture, and documentation of electrical, plumbing, fire safety and other essential installations. The profiling also evaluates the accessibility features of school premises in accordance with universal accessibility standards to ensure an inclusive learning environment for all students, including children with disabilities,” a DoE official said. 

Of the 108 schools, third-party audit reports have been submitted for 54. According to these reports, buildings in 14 schools require demolition. “Out of the 14 schools, the government has approved the demolition of either full or some blocks of seven schools over the last 45 days. Approvals for the remaining seven schools are under process and are likely to be completed in the coming weeks,” the official added.   

The seven schools are located in Chilla village, Jasola village, Karala, Baprola, Matiala, Neb Sarai and Shivaji Park. 

According to the official, audit reports for the remaining 54 schools are expected shortly, after which further action will be taken. 

“After demolition, the government plans to construct permanent Ground+4, earthquake-resistant school buildings with the aim of completing the work within a year,” said the official. During the construction period, students will be accommodated in other blocks of the same school or shifted to nearby schools. 

The DoE also plans to maximise classroom capacity through the redevelopment of these school sites. The official said proposals have been initiated to construct Ground+4 permanent school buildings on 27 vacant land parcels under the department. The projects are expected to increase classroom capacity, reduce overcrowding and improve the student-classroom ratio. 

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that the Delhi government would develop 100 parks with dense tree cover and plant 14 lakh saplings this year to expand green cover and tackle air pollution in the Capital.

Ms. Gupta said the Forest Department had sanctioned ₹1 crore for the Mukhmelpur project, while an additional ₹1 crore would be allocated from the local MLA fund. She described the park as a model green space aimed at improving residents’ quality of life.

She made the announcement while laying the foundation stone for an “oxygen park” on a three-acre plot in Mukhmelpur village in Burari.

She added that the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi are jointly working to create more green spaces, modernise existing parks and expand public amenities across the city.

Addressing local infrastructure concerns, Ms. Gupta said the government would provide financial assistance to cover a polluted drain in the area and undertake other development works. She said projects worth ₹20 crore had been approved for the Burari Assembly constituency following consultations with the local MP and representatives.

The approved works include laying sewer lines and drinking water pipelines, while a long-term solution to the area’s water supply problems would also be prioritised.

Ms. Gupta further said the government has already initiated infrastructure projects worth nearly ₹10,000 crore in villages and outer Delhi regions, covering roads, drainage, transport, education and healthcare. Once completed, she said, the projects would significantly improve civic services.

Pollution Monitoring Pact

On the same day, the Delhi government’s Environment Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the AIRAWAT Research Foundation of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur to address air pollution through a scientific approach.

Under the agreement, an integrated air quality monitoring network using low-cost sensors, mobile monitoring laboratories and satellite data will be developed in Delhi, according to the Chief Minister’s Office.

“This will enable real-time monitoring of pollution and more accurate analysis of local sources. An artificial intelligence-based Decision Support System will also be developed to identify pollution hotspots, carry out hyperlocal analysis, generate predictive analytics and provide air quality forecasts 48 to 72 hours in advance,” the CMO stated.

The State government has granted administrative approval to procure and supply six MRI machines to district and district-level hospitals under the National Free Diagnostic Services Programme, aimed at strengthening diagnostic services across the State.

The six MRI units will be installed in district hospitals at Davanagere, Mysuru, Dharwad, Bagalkote, Jayanagar General/K.C. General Hospital in Bengaluru and Bengaluru South.