Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy addressed the state assembly on the government’s ongoing efforts to clean and rejuvenate the Musi River, fulfilling Congress’ pre-election promise. The CM highlighted that projects built during the Nizam era, including Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar, continue to meet Hyderabad’s water needs, but past governments had neglected the city’s water resources and allowed rivers to be polluted.
Revanth criticized previous administrations for connecting drainage systems to the Musi, resulting in poor living conditions for communities in the river basin, particularly in Nalgonda district. He said the government has taken strict action against offenders, demolished illegal drainage channels, and initiated restoration projects along the river basin, drawing on examples from Kakatiya to Nizam-era developments.
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The CM outlined a detailed plan to ensure year-round flow in the Musi, including diverting 20 TMC of water from the Godavari—15 TMC for drinking water and 5 TMC for Gandipet. Global tenders have been issued, and three companies have begun joint venture restoration works.
Revanth emphasized that river revitalization will also promote communal harmony, with the construction of gurudwaras, mosques, and churches along the Musi. He said the Detailed Project Report (DPR) will incorporate suggestions from stakeholders, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved land allocation for Gandhi Sarovar.
The CM urged Greater Hyderabad MLAs to identify development priorities in their constituencies, focusing on housing and improved facilities for the poor, while stressing the broader goal of transforming Hyderabad into a world-class city.