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Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
HYDRAA a great system to protect Hyderabad: CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad: Terming HYDRAA a great system to protect Hyderabad by taking action against encroachments on water bodies and parks, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday accused the Opposition parties of trying to derive political mileage by showing the body in poor light. The Chief Minister stated that the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) protected government lands worth Rs.30,000 crore and freed 13 park and 20 lakes from encroachments. Speaking at the main official function at historic Golconda Fort to mark the 79th Independence Day, Chief Minister Reddy remarked that leaders who want Hyderabad to remain water poor and struggle during heavy rains, were opposing HYDRAA. 'HYDRAA is doing wonderful service in resolving traffic problems and diverting flood water within an hour or two during heavy rains. It is also working effectively in taking action against illegal constructions and restoring ponds,' he said CM Reddy said HYDRAA was constituted to make Hyderabad a safe destination for living and to curb encroachment of water bodies. Stating that cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai are facing flood problems, he said Hyderabad should not witness such a plight. CM Reddy mentioned that 'TelanganaRising – 2047' vision document promises a permanent solution to Hyderabad's flooding problem with the Musi Rejuvenation Project. This vision unveils the determination to transform Hyderabad, which is being affected by floods, into a clean and beautiful city. The document also reveals how India's Future City, built to international standards, will be a gateway to the modern world, he said. 'TelanganaRising – 2047 is a plan to radically transform the image of Telangana with the construction of the Gandhi Sarovar project at Bapu Ghat, greenfield highways, dry ports, second phase Metro Rail, radial roads between the Outer and Regional Ring Roads, Warangal and Adilabad airports, Hyderabad-Nagpur, Hyderabad-Bengaluru, and Hyderabad-Vijayawada industrial corridors. Our goal is to implement this resolution and make Telangana a key player in the country's progress by 2047,' he said. The vision document aims to transform Telangana into a $1 trillion economy by 2035 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047. He stated that the previous BRS government left mounting debts and arrears of Rs 8,21,652 crore. "After the Congress government assumed power, we completed debt service of Rs 2,20,676 crore which included Rs 1,32,498 crore principal amount and Rs 88,178 crore interest amount till date,' he said. Terming Young India Skill University and Young India Sports University as his two eyes, CM Reddy predicted that these institutions will shape the future of Telangana. The government is determined to make Telangana the sports hub of the country. It unveiled a new sports policy with the aim of producing top sportsmen and winning gold medals in the next Olympics. The state government decided to establish 'Young India Physical Education and Sports University of Telangana (YIPESU)'. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with the Korean National Sports University for the management of this varsity. CM Reddy said that the government is also setting up Young India Schools and a university for the development of education and skills. Young India Schools are being established in every constituency in 25 acres of land. He believes that these institutions will be game changers in the education sector of India. Already, 78 schools are being constructed at a cost of Rs 15,600 crore. 'My People's Government adapted a two-pronged approach. On one hand, the government set the goals to compete with global cities and on the other hand, we are delivering welfare benefits to fulfil the aspirations of the poor. Clarity in thinking and transparency in implementation are the hallmarks of our governance. We have chosen an inclusive development approach which involved everyone and created miracles. We have developed Telangana as a role model for the country within 20 months, writing a new history of transparency in governance, modernity in development, and welfare,' CM Reddy added.
Hans India
10-08-2025
- Hans India
CM Revanth envisions 'Gateway of Hyderabad'
Hyderabad: A magnificent 'Gateway of Hyderabad', comprising an iconic tower that will be the 'tallest in the world' and an eco-park will be built soon at Himayatsagar along the Outer Ring Road, going by the latest proposals of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. This Gateway of Hyderabad, envisaged as part of the Musi Rejuvenation Project, will be designed as a major tourist attraction. The Municipal Administration and Urban Development officials have been instructed to finalise designs and invite tenders in two months for these and related projects. Top officials said that the Chief Minister proposed to develop the Musi Rejuvenation Project in the Hyderabad Core Urban City Area in a highly sophisticated manner with multiple benefits and attractions. As part of it, the Gateway of Hyderabad will be built along ORR near the proposed Gandhi Sarovar at Himayat Sagar. An eco-park will be developed on the one side of ORR and an iconic tower on the other side towards Bapu Ghat. The iconic tower to be built at Gandhi Sarovar will be the tallest tower in the world. The Chief Minister directed the officials to also work on building an elevated gateway to facilitate travel to the eco-park and the iconic tower, which is being called 'the Gateway of Hyderabad'. The area around the Bapu Ghat will be transformed into 'a world-class zone' to impress everyone. A new flyover from the approach road near the Himayat Sagar to Attapur will be a connective corridor around the Gandhi Sarovar. The Chief Minister wanted this connectivity to be such that people can reach the Gandhi Sarovar directly from the airport. Revanth Reddy said that the Musi Rejuvenation Project should facilitate flood water management. The officials have been asked to conduct a study of such projects in other countries. The available water in Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar should be used to meet drinking water needs of Hyderabad City. The Chief Minister suggested that huge underground water storage sumps be constructed on both sides of the Musi catchment area and arrangements made to lift water from there. The Chief Minister asked the officials to conduct water flow studies for developing the Gandhi Sarovar on par with international benchmarks.
United News of India
09-08-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Musi rejuvenation project key to Hyderabad's flood-free future: CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad, Aug 9 (UNI): Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has said the Musi Rejuvenation Project will serve as a permanent solution to Hyderabad's flood problems for the next 100 years. He directed officials to expedite the 55-km river revival plan, which will safeguard habitations in the catchment areas and prevent inundation of low-lying zones during heavy rains. The chief minister said it intends to implement a strict policy of keeping the city free from water stagnation, inundation from flood waters and ensure people are safe in the low lying areas. To fulfil the said purpose, the CM ordered the officials to expedite the Musi rejuvenation project . The revival of Musi river on 55 km stretch will provide safety to all habitations along the catchment areas and prevent low lying areas from inundation by flood water. The Chief Minister instructed the officials to overhaul all the existing systems to withstand the Hyderabad City from the heavy rains and floods in the future. The officials were also ordered to take up the works to address challenges and ensure a sustainable development which benefits the future generations. The Chief Minister directed officials to prepare plans to channel floodwater into the Musi River from all parts of the city within the core urban region inside the Outer Ring Road. He also suggested that Hussain Sagar, Durgam Cheruvu, Mir Alam Tank, and every other tank and pond in the city be connected to the Musi through an integrated drainage network. The restoration of tanks and widening of drains should be completed on a war footing, and development works should be undertaken to ensure that water coming through drainages is treated in Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) before clean water flows into the Musi River. The Chief Minister said a strong water flow network should be developed so that, during heavy rains, all rainwater from tanks, canals, and other water bodies in any part of the city is directed into the Musi. The CM noted that farmers are cultivating crops in the Musi catchment area using polluted water, causing illness among people another major problem. He stressed that a permanent plan to ensure a continuous flow of purified water into the Musi is essential to stop the use of polluted water. The purified water can also be supplied for industrial purposes and other needs through water tankers. The Chief Minister instructed officials to design the Musi Rejuvenation Project in a way that facilitates floodwater management and to undertake works in that direction without delay. Soon after arriving in Hyderabad from New Delhi, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held an emergency meeting with officials of the MA and Urban Development Department on the heavy rains, flood situation, and traffic management difficulties. He emphasized that permanent development works should be undertaken expeditiously to free Hyderabad from floodwater and ensure that people do not face inconvenience during heavy rains. The officials were instructed to assess the future needs for drinking water, flood prevention, drainage, and traffic systems, and to prepare plans accordingly for the next 100 years. Officials briefed the Chief Minister that Hyderabad had received up to 15 cm of rain last night, which led to inundation of low-lying areas and severe traffic disruptions in the city. The CM and officials discussed recent disasters caused by very heavy rains in short periods, including the disruption of daily life and intense downpours lasting just three to four hours in a single day. Citing climate change as the main reason for cloudbursts, the CM said that all city systems must be modernized accordingly. The meeting also reviewed the existing roads and drainage systems in Hyderabad, which are not capable of withstanding even 5 cm of rainfall, while at times up to 20 cm is recorded. Last night, 15 cm of rainfall was measured within just four hours. Since June, GHMC has recorded 16 percent more rainfall than average. Taking serious note of the heavy rains, the Chief Minister ordered that the disaster prevention and management plan be implemented effectively to overcome such catastrophic situations during monsoon spells. UNI KNR AAB UNI KNR
Hans India
09-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Musi rejuvenation will solve flood issue in Hyd: Revanth
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday stated that the Musi Rejuvenation Project would be the only permanent solution to address flood water problems in Hyderabad for the next 100 years. The Chief Minister instructed officials to overhaul all existing systems to insulate Hyderabad City from the impact of heavy rains and floods in the future. The officials were ordered to also take up works to address challenges in the flow of flood water and ensure a sustainable development plan that can benefit the future generations. The officials were also instructed to assess the future needs of drinking water, flood water threat, drainage and traffic systems and prepare plans accordingly for the next 100 years. Soon after arriving in Hyderabad from New Delhi, CM Revanth Reddy held an emergency meeting with the officials of Municipal Administration and Urban Development department on heavy rains, flood situation and difficulties faced in traffic management in Hyderabad on Thursday night.
