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Telangana okays Rs 108 crore for Ambedkar Knowledge Tower
The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 108 crore for the construction of the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Knowledge Tower at Lower Tank Bund in Hyderabad. The new 10-storey building, with a cellar and…
The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 108 crore for the construction of the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Knowledge Tower at Lower Tank Bund in Hyderabad. The new 10-storey building, with a cellar and ground floor, will replace the old Ambedkar Bhavan, which has reportedly remained unused for nearly twelve years.
The decision follows a Roads and Buildings Department assessment that found the existing G+1 structure old and dilapidated. The Scheduled Castes Development Department submitted a revised proposal based on that report. The government has allocated Rs 25 crore for the project in the 2026-27 Budget.
An architectural and structural consultant will be appointed to finalise plans and technical requirements. Welfare minister Adluri Lakshman Kumar said the government, under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, was committed to creating better opportunities for SC students and youth, prioritising education, employment, and social development.
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The old Ambedkar Bhavan had been a landmark for Dalit community events and offices but fell into disuse after structural problems emerged. The new tower is part of a broader push by the Congress government in Telangana to refurbish community infrastructure ahead of the next assembly election. With Rs 25 crore already budgeted for the next financial year, the key test will be whether the state meets its own deadlines for consultant appointment and construction start. Delays in similar projects have cost governments politically before.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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