Overview

• The state released the full Rs 205 crore on July 23 to the Roads and Buildings Department for acquiring roughly 260 acres around the dormant airstrip.
• A no-objection certificate has waived the 150 km development restriction tied to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad.
• The Warangal district collector received authorization to expedite acquisition of about 220 acres from farmers and 40 acres from private plot owners.
• Officials approved the free, unencumbered transfer of 253 acres to the Airports Authority of India to support runway and facilities expansion.
• Negotiations continue as the government’s compensation offers of ₹1 crore per acre in agriculture land and ₹6,000 per sq yard for private plots meet demands nearly double those rates.