New technology use must include engineering standards and worker safety, says MEIL official
K. Govardhan Reddy stated that digital monitoring and modern construction methods can improve the quality of urban infrastructure projects.
Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) Projects Division president K. Govardhan Reddy said that better coordination in project design and modern construction methods can improve urban infrastructure execution. Speaking at the Telangana Urban Innovation Summit 2026 in Hyderabad on Saturday, October 31, 2026, Mr.
Reddy said that using new technologies must be accompanied by quality construction, worker safety, and solid engineering practices.
According to The Hindu, Mr. Reddy noted that digital monitoring and planning can enhance the quality of projects. He stated that MEIL is involved in various infrastructure sectors in Telangana, including roads, power, irrigation, healthcare, education, sanitation, drinking water, and public transport.
The company has finished building the 1,000-bed Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) hospital at Sanath Nagar. MEIL is currently working on the expansion of Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) and the new Osmania General Hospital building.
In the education sector, MEIL is constructing Young India Integrated Schools at 25 locations in the state. The company is also working on the treatment and supply of Godavari water to Hyderabad and is associated with Mission Bhagiratha in the sanitation and drinking water sectors.
The summit included officials from the Telangana Municipal Administration Department, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, and representatives from the Asian Development Bank. Officials from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra also attended the discussions on inclusive urban development.