Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy tours a photo exhibition on the launch of phase 1 of Musi rejuvenation. | Photo credit: File photo
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced the formation of a Cabinet sub-committee to oversee the ambitious Musi Rejuvenation Project and reiterated the government’s commitment to rehabilitate every individual displaced by the initiative.
Addressing the Legislative Council, he said the proposed panel would comprise Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and Ponnam Prabhakar.
He stated that the government has prepared a comprehensive plan for the development of Musi and “We will not harm even a single individual. Every displaced family will be rehabilitated,” he said.
Mr. Reddy appealed to the opposition parties to refrain from “false propaganda” against the project. He said that if the opposition were uncomfortable making proposals directly to him, a cabinet sub-committee would explore their views.
Highlighting the city’s infrastructure initiatives, Mr Reddy said the state had secured permission to build what he described as India’s first underpass at Begumpet airport, aimed at easing congestion and ensuring smoother traffic by reducing signal outages.
Metro Rail Extension
The Chief Minister announced that the next phase of Metro Rail expansion will be launched soon. After discussions, the state decided to take over the existing metro project from Larsen & Toubro, citing the need to strengthen last-mile connectivity. He noted that the Union Government responded positively to the expansion proposals.
Under the Telangana Rising 2047 vision, the government plans to develop an industrial corridor of 10,000 square kilometers. The Chief Minister said that the regions categorized as PURE, CURE and RARE will be developed to ensure balanced and sustainable economic growth.
For administrative convenience and coordinated development, Greater Hyderabad was divided into three municipal corporations under a unified policy framework for the economy of the capital city region.
He said the government has also drawn up plans for an elevated corridor along the Musi from Gandipet to Gourelli, which would significantly reduce travel time on the 40-km stretch through the heart of the city.
Expressing concern over rising air pollution and civic problems in metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru, Mr. Reddy stressed the need to prevent Hyderabad from facing similar challenges. The government had introduced the HILT policy to control pollution and ensure planned urban growth, he said.
Hyderabad’s polluting industries will be relocated outside the outer ring road, freeing up land for middle-class housing. According to him, land use will be reclassified from exclusive industrial zones to multi-purpose zones.
Published – 23 March 2026 23:58 IST
