In a significant development, the Telangana government has announced relief measures for eligible poor residents affected by the HYDRAA issues. The government is set to offer either double-bedroom houses or alternative solutions to these displaced families. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed officials to collect data on eligible poor families residing in encroached lakebeds, drainage areas, and the Musi river basin. Additionally, he has instructed the authorities to take measures to safeguard the lakes within the Outer Ring Road and to install CCTV cameras around these lakes to prevent further encroachments.
As part of the Musi Riverfront Development Project, the government has issued orders to allocate 16,000 double-bedroom houses to families that will be displaced due to the project’s development. These houses will be provided to those affected by illegal constructions within the Musi riverbed and its buffer zone. According to a survey conducted by officials, 10,200 individuals have been identified as displaced. Starting tomorrow, teams under the supervision of the district collectors of Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad, and Medchal will begin visiting households to inform residents about their housing allocations. The process will start by removing 1,600 homes constructed illegally in the riverbed, with residents being relocated.
Those residing within the Musi buffer zone and affected by construction will receive compensation under the RFCTLARR Act, which will cover construction costs and, for those with legal titles, the value of their land. Additionally, they will be provided with double-bedroom houses. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has assured that all Musi-affected residents will be rehabilitated according to legal provisions. Recently, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, along with officials, visited the Musi basin area to assess the situation. The rehabilitation process, including consultations with displaced families, is expected to commence in the coming days under the supervision of district collectors.