A meeting at Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) office attended by MLA Sriganesh Narayanan, Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender and senior officials in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
The Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) is set to get a major infrastructure boost worth ₹303 crore as part of a land compensation deal linked to the construction of the state government’s elevated corridors along NH-44 and SH-1. A meeting in this regard was held at the SCB office on Wednesday which was attended by MLA Sri Ganesh Narayanan, Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender and senior officials.
SCB Director General D. Madhukar Naik told The Hindu that in total, about 170 acres of defense land is affected by the elevated corridor project, of which 24 acres belong to the Cantonment Board.
“When the land is transferred, as per Government of India policy, the value of the land is either reimbursed or exchanged for infrastructure of equal value. In this case, the value of the land is ₹ 303 crore. The Ministry of Defense has agreed that instead of depositing this amount in the Consolidated Fund of India, it will be used to carry out infrastructure works of equal value in the cantonment,” Mr Naikton said.
Work worth ₹303 crore has been earmarked for three major projects, the underground sewerage system in the cantonment and the development of two major nalas, Hasmathpet Nala and Patna Nala, under the Strategic Nala Development Plan (SNDP).
“These works are aimed at improving the sanitation, health and hygiene of the camp area. The nala projects will include the construction of boundary walls to prevent future encroachments and to properly channel the flow of water,” the CEO said.
The projects will be implemented by the state government through its implementing agencies, including Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA).
Speaking to the media after the meeting, MLA Sri Ganesh said public suggestions would be sought to identify priority areas for drainage and road development before finalizing tenders for the projects. Residents have 30 days to submit their requests and recommendations to the Cantonment Board.
Published – 22 Oct 2025 19:57 IST
