CM Revanth Reddy Defiant on Musi River and Future City Project Plans
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asserted that the state will continue with the Musi river rejuvenation and Bharat Future City projects, despite political opposition. The government remains committed to urban development and protecting natural resources in Hyderabad through initiatives like HYDRAA.
Highlights
- •Chief Minister Revanth Reddy confirms the government will proceed with the Musi river rejuvenation and Bharat Future City projects.
- •HYDRAA was established to protect public lands and water bodies from illegal encroachments that cause urban flooding.
- •New major projects include a 424-acre national park in LB Nagar and a 240-acre integrated fruit market in Koheda.
- •The administration aims to protect Hyderabad from the environmental and infrastructure issues seen in other major Indian cities.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has reaffirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to the Musi river rejuvenation project and the development of Bharat Future City. Despite pushback from political opponents, the state government remains focused on its vision to evolve Hyderabad into a world-class global metropolis. The Chief Minister emphasized that these ambitious infrastructure projects are essential for the city's future progress.
Speaking at a recent event in Rangareddy district, where he launched the Vanamahotsavam programme at Gurranguda Eco Park, Revanth Reddy highlighted the government's determination. Alongside ministers Konda Surekha and D. Sridhar Babu, the Chief Minister performed a sapling planting ceremony, unveiled a robotic elephant, and laid the foundation for development works valued at approximately Rs 53.34 crore. He also inaugurated the Hyderabad Green Metro Police initiative as part of his broader environmental strategy.
Infrastructure and Environmental Protection Efforts
A central pillar of the Chief Minister's agenda involves protecting public lands and natural water bodies from encroachment. The government has established HYDRAA to specifically safeguard lakes, drainage channels, and government land parcels, which have suffered from illegal occupations for years. Revanth Reddy noted that these encroachments are directly linked to the recurring waterlogging and flooding issues seen in several residential colonies. He clarified that HYDRAA is not a mechanism to harass legal homeowners but rather a firm measure against those who have encroached upon public resources.
Addressing remarks from opposition leaders regarding the potential cancellation of the Bharat Future City project, the Chief Minister challenged his critics to prioritize their political standing in upcoming elections rather than targeting state-building initiatives. He underscored the necessity of these actions, pointing to the environmental and infrastructure crises faced by major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. By investing in large-scale afforestation and prioritizing the restoration of water bodies, the government aims to preempt similar challenges for Hyderabad.
In addition to river rejuvenation, the state is advancing plans for a massive 424-acre international-standard national park in the LB Nagar region. Furthermore, a state-of-the-art integrated fruit market covering 240 acres is slated for development at Koheda, representing an investment of Rs 2,400 crore. These initiatives reflect a strategic effort to balance urban growth with environmental sustainability, specifically targeting previously neglected areas of the Rangareddy district to ensure more equitable and modern infrastructure development across the entire region.
