Complete Koheda Fruit Market works by June 2, 2028; first phase by March, 2027: Telangana Agriculture Minister

Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao at a review meeting on the progress of the works at Koheda Integrated Fruit Market, held at the State Secretariat in Hyderabad on Thursday (November 12, 2026) | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

A little over one-and-half-year time was given for completion of the works at Koheda Integrated Fruit Market. Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said on Thursday (November 12, 2026) that infrastructure needed to store, sell and export the fruits to domestic and international markets should be made available for farmers.

The market would be spread over 239 acres. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone in June this year.

At a review meeting held by the Minister on the progress of the works, at the State Secretariat in Hyderabad, he discussed works taken up so far, progress in construction, pace of the works, measures needed to complete the project within deadline and infrastructure there. Agriculture Department Secretary K. Surendra Mohan and other officials were present at the meeting. 

Mr. Rao said that the full-fledged market should be made available for farmers by June 2, 2028 [Telangana State formation day], with the first phase of works completed by March, 2027. He issued directions appointing Rahul Raj as Special Officer to monitor the work progress. Officials were directed to make necessary changes in contract terms to take action against construction companies concerned in case of delays.

Published - November 12, 2026 02:22 pm IST