Musi project estimates to be final by March; work to begin post-DPR: Revanth
Strict action taken on pollution of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs through drainage from farmhouses of influential families
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Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that estimations for the prestigious Musi Rejuvenation project will be finalised by March 31 this year and the works will be started by inviting tenders immediately.
Speaking in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said the ADB bank has already agreed to provide a loan of 4,000 crore for the Musi project and the central government has also given its approval for the development of Gandhi Sarovar under the Musi project.
Revanth Reddy noted that Bapu Ghat was constructed at the confluence of the Musi and Eesa rivers, where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed. Human civilisation developed in river basins. From the Kakatiyas to the Nizam Nawabs, projects were built to meet the needs of irrigation, drinking water, and industrial development. Once the DPR (Detailed Project Report) is ready, we will give a Powerpoint presentation to all the MLAs and seek their suggestions , the Chief Minister announced. Strict action was already taken on the pollution of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs through drainage from the farmhouses of the influential families. When the city was flooded in 1908, the Nizam government constructed the Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar projects as a permanent solution to the flood problem. Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar are still quenching the thirst of the people of Hyderabad, Revanth Reddy said.
As part of the development of the Musi project, the Chief Minister said that they had visited countries like London (Thames River), New York, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore and all world-class cities had protected their river basins.
In Gujarat, 60,000 families were relocated during the Sabarmati river cleanup. Ganges river was also cleaned up and built a riverfront in UP. BJP leaders promoted these structures as a sign of development, the Chief Minister said.
Revanth Reddy highlighted that Nalgonda people were already suffering due to increasing pollution in Musi. Industrial pollution and animal waste caused huge pollution. Reports say that women living alongside Musi were facing health problems.
