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Telangana seeks new name for Mamnoor airport
The Hindu BusinessLine··19 Sept
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked the public to suggest a new name for Warangal Mamnoor airport. On September 19, 2026 he said the state allocated Rs 295 crore for land acquisition and handed the land to the Airports Authority of India. The long-pending project is framed as a gateway for industry, tourism and jobs in Warangal.
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What It Means For You
- Residents can submit naming ideas while AAI holds the acquired Mamnoor land.
- Warangal-region travellers are watching for revival timelines after the land handover.
- Local industry and tourism plans tied to the airport still depend on construction progress after acquisition.
What's Happening
- Reddy said the required land has been fully acquired and transferred to AAI.
- The state linked the project to growth beyond Hyderabad.
- BusinessLine reported the naming appeal on September 19, 2026.
Why The Name Call Now
- Land acquisition completion is presented as the step that unlocks the long-pending airport revival.
- The Rs 295 crore allocation is the figure Reddy cited for the acquisition package.
- Official messaging ties the airport to education, employment and investment in Warangal.
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