 | Budget: Zero allocation for Hyderabad infra projectsMAUD Minister K T Rama Rao had recently written Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking an allocation of Rs 7,778 crore in the Budget for various developmental works. |
 | 445 infra projects show cost overrun of Rs 4.4 lakh croreReasons reported include delay in land acquisition, delay in obtaining forest and environment clearances, and lack of infrastructure support and linkages. |
 | 144 central infra projects reported delays in 2021-22; total cost overrun at Rs 14,960 croreThe total anticipated cost of these 144 projects is Rs 1,82,453.84 crore, up from Rs 1,67,493.82 estimated originally. |
 | ‘Give highest priority to Nadu Nedu’Chief Minister reviews infra projects, schemes that aim to improve people’s living standard |
 | Infrastructure projects have to follow rules: Ministry of EnvironmentThe environment ministry said that many a times industrial units have not obtained the environment clearance despite having valid Consent to Establish/Consent to Operate. |
| Karnataka budget : Emphasis on ongoing infra projectsIn terms of announcing new projects, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s budget has been less generous on Bengaluru. |
