CM asks designers to mirror Kakatiya motifs at Warangal airport; logistics and utilities reviewed
Hyderabad — Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that the proposed Warangal airport symbolises the state’s history and culture, reviewing designs and logistical plans alongside proposals for a new facility at Adilabad and the Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi, an official release said.
Officials were asked to study and draw on the architectural and sculptural vocabulary of the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, Ramappa Temple and Pillalamarri Temple when finalising plans, the release added. The move is aimed at making new public infrastructure reflect regional identity as Warangal prepares to move from concept to construction now that required land has reportedly been handed over to the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
During the review, officials briefed the chief minister on practical site-level matters at the Warangal and Adilabad airport locations. These included the need to shift power lines, divert streams and roads, and relocate BSNL lines and drinking water supply pipelines. The meeting also discussed tanks and other water bodies that may need shifting or reconstruction within or near airport premises to facilitate required diversions.
- Design brief to reference Kakatiya and regional temple motifs for façades and public spaces.
- Coordinated action required among energy, roads and buildings, drinking water and irrigation departments, and BSNL.
- Road connectivity to district, state and national highways to be planned as part of airport execution.
The CM stressed the need for coordination between departments to avoid complications arising when different wings execute works independently. He directed the energy, roads and buildings, drinking water supply and irrigation departments to meet with BSNL officials so that works proceed concurrently and without interruption, the release said. Emphasis was placed on producing a comprehensive plan that factors in current needs as well as future requirements.
"A comprehensive plan must take into account both current and future requirements during the execution of the projects," the official release quoted the chief minister as saying.
The review also covered roadworks around airport compound walls and their linkages to nearby highways. Officials were told to develop a wider road network to ensure smooth connectivity between the airports and major thoroughfares, reflecting the role these airports are expected to play in regional mobility and economic activity.
On the Adilabad proposal, the release reiterated earlier statements that the facility is being considered as a joint-use airport for defence and civilian purposes. The report named Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy as having said a joint-use model would be adopted and that nodal officers would be appointed from the state government, the Civil Aviation Ministry and the Defence Ministry to expedite the project.
| Key site issues | Departments involved |
|---|---|
| Shifting power lines | Energy; Roads and Buildings |
| Relocation of BSNL lines and pipelines | BSNL; Drinking Water; Irrigation |
| Diversion/reconstruction of tanks and streams | Irrigation; Local bodies |
For Warangal residents, the directives signal a push to anchor a major civic asset in local identity while addressing the practical disruptions that construction will bring. Incorporating Kakatiya-era motifs could influence the visual character of terminals, pavements and public areas; at the same time, the need to divert utilities and water bodies will require detailed local surveys and compensation or rehabilitation plans for affected land and users.
If executed with the inter-departmental coordination the chief minister sought, the projects could also strengthen regional connectivity. A well-linked Warangal airport would support the city’s role as an educational, cultural and commercial centre in Telangana, complementing Hyderabad’s growth while decentralising air access for surrounding districts.
The chief minister additionally asked for modifications to the Telangana Bhavan design in New Delhi so that it too reflects the state’s cultural and architectural ethos, bringing uniformity to government constructions meant to represent Telangana beyond the state.
