CM announces Cabinet Sub-Committee on Musi rejuvenation; rehabilitation for all displaced

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced the formation of a Cabinet Sub-Committee to oversee the ambitious Musi Rejuvenation Project and reiterated that the government is committed to rehabilitating every single person displaced by this initiative.

Speaking at the Legislative Council, he said that the proposed panel will comprise Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and Ponnam Prabhakar.

He asserted that the government has prepared a comprehensive roadmap for the development of the Musi and “We will not cause harm to even a single individual. Every displaced family will be rehabilitated,” he said.

Mr. Reddy appealed to opposition parties to refrain from spreading “false propaganda” against the project. He said that if the opposition was uncomfortable putting forward their proposals directly to him, the Cabinet Sub-Committee would examine their views.

Highlighting urban infrastructure initiatives, Mr. Reddy said the State had received permission to develop what he described as India’s first underpass at Begumpet Airport, aimed at easing traffic congestion and ensuring smoother traffic flow by reducing signal disruptions.

Metro Rail expansion

The Prime Minister has announced that the next phase of Metro Rail expansion will start soon. The state decided to take over the existing Metro project from Larsen & Toubro after discussions, citing the need to strengthen last mile connectivity. He noted that the Union Government has responded positively to the expansion proposals.

Under the Telangana Rising 2047 vision, the government plans to establish a 10,000 square kilometer industrial corridor. The Prime Minister said that zones classified as PURE, CURE and RARE will be developed to ensure balanced and sustainable economic growth.

For administrative convenience and coordinated development, Greater Hyderabad has been divided into three municipal corporations under a unified policy framework for Core Urban District Economy.

He said the government was also preparing plans for an elevated corridor along Musi from Gandipet to Gourelli, which would significantly reduce travel time along the 40km stretch in the heart of the city.

Expressing concern over increasing air pollution and civic issues in metros such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru, Mr. Reddy emphasized that Hyderabad should be prevented from facing similar challenges. He said the government has introduced the HILT policy to control pollution and ensure planned urban growth.

Polluting industries in Hyderabad will be relocated outside the Outer Ring Road and land will be made available for middle-class housing. He said land use was being reclassified from exclusive industrial zones to multi-use zones.