Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju inspects phase-I of Musi Riverfront project
Hyderabad, July 9
The Chief Secretary of the Telangana Government, Sanjay Jaju, visited the Phase-I stretch of the Musi Riverfront Development Project on Thursday and reviewed progress across key intervention locations.
According to the official statement by the state government, the visit covered Osmansagar, the Narsingi STP site, and the Gandhi Sarovar project lands, forming critical components of the state's integrated river rejuvenation and urban resilience programme.
During the field inspection, Jaju held detailed discussions with the Managing Director, Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd. (MRDCL), Joint Managing Director, MRDCL, Managing Director, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), and senior officials from line departments. The review focused on flood mitigation measures, sewage treatment integration, land development readiness, and corridor-level infrastructure planning.
The Chief Secretary offered futuristic and strategic suggestions aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability, ecological balance, and transformative urban impact of the Musi Riverfront Development Project. He emphasised the need for coordinated execution, scientific planning, and adherence to environmental and technical standards to deliver enduring benefits for Hyderabad's citizens.
MRDCL and HMDA are suggested to make a separate masterplan for the area falling between Musa and Eesa rivers till the confluence at Gandhi Sarovar for better connectivity and sustainable urban growth with the riverfront.
MRDCL will incorporate the guidance provided and continue to accelerate implementation across the Phase-I stretch.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, some action on the Musi river! For years we've just seen it as a drain. If they can actually clean it up and create green spaces, it'll transform Hyderabad. But they need to make sure the rehabilitation of slum dwellers along the banks is handled humanely. Development should not displace the poor.
Good to see the Chief Secretary personally inspecting. But I'm skeptical about the "sustainable urban growth" part. These projects often end up benefiting only the real estate developers. I hope they create public spaces that are actually accessible to common people, not just gated communities and commercial complexes.
The idea of a separate masterplan for the area between Musa and Eesa rivers sounds promising. Better connectivity and planned growth could really ease traffic in those regions. But I hope they also focus on affordable housing and not just high-end infrastructure. Hyderabad needs inclusive development. 🏙️
I work near the Narsingi STP site and let me tell you, the smell is unbearable sometimes. If they can fix the sewage treatment and make the riverfront pleasant, it will be a game-changer for that whole area. But execution is key - we've seen many projects get delayed or watered down. Let's see if they deliver this time.
One suggestion: please involve environmental experts and local communities in the planning process. The Musi has cultural and historical significance too. Don't just turn it into another corporate-sponsored beautification project. Let it retain some of its natural character while becoming clean and green. 🙏
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