CM Revanth Reddy Sets 100-Day Deadline To Launch Musi River Rejuvenation Phase-II

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to commence Phase-II of the Musi River rejuvenation project within the next 100 days , covering the stretch from Nagole to Gowrelli as part of the state's broader effort to restore the river and improve urban infrastructure.

Speaking at a public meeting in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, the Chief Minister said the first phase of the project , extending from Gandipet to Gandhi Sarovar, is already underway and instructed authorities to accelerate preparations for the next stage.

The Chief Minister was participating in the launch of development projects worth ₹1,511 crore under the Praja Palana–Pragati Pranalika initiative. Accompanied by ministers and public representatives, he laid foundation stones for several key infrastructure works across the district.

Among the major projects announced were a new Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation headquarters to be built over 10 acres at Uppal Bhagayath Phase-III at a cost of ₹98 crore, alternative road connectivity works around the AOC Centre estimated at ₹960 crore, a six-lane flyover at TKR College Junction costing ₹416 crore, and a 100-bed district hospital in Malkajgiri with an investment of ₹37.5 crore. The Chief Minister also launched the CURE-1 (Common Unified Billing and Collection System) application .

Addressing the gathering, Revanth Reddy defended the Musi rejuvenation initiative and questioned criticism surrounding the project. He pointed out that river restoration efforts had been successfully undertaken for the Sabarmati, Yamuna and Ganga rivers, and asked why a similar transformation should not be pursued for the Musi.

He said pollution and industrial waste in the Musi were severely affecting people living downstream, particularly in Nalgonda district. According to the Chief Minister, cleaning and redeveloping the river would not only improve Hyderabad's urban landscape but also generate employment opportunities for youth .

Reiterating the government's rehabilitation commitment, he said no poor family would be left homeless as a result of the project. Those displaced, he said, would be provided with rehabilitation support and educational opportunities for their children.

The Chief Minister also unveiled elements of the state's long-term urban development strategy under the proposed "Telangana Vision 2047" . He said the 2,100-square-kilometre area within the Outer Ring Road had been identified as the CURE (Core Urban Regional Economy) zone and announced plans to streamline governance through decentralisation. As part of the proposal, the urban region would be administered through three corporations Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri and three police zones .

Highlighting future transport plans, Revanth Reddy said the government intends to expand Hyderabad Metro Rail by 122 kilometres . Proposed extensions include connectivity from Nagole to Shamshabad Airport via LB Nagar and Owaisi Hospital, as well as an additional corridor linking LB Nagar with Hayathnagar.

The Chief Minister also questioned why the state's representatives in the Union government had not extended greater support to projects such as Metro Rail expansion and the Regional Ring Road . Without naming specific policy differences, he criticised Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy over issues ranging from infrastructure approvals to procurement and inter-state water discussions.

Revanth Reddy said political differences should be set aside when it comes to urban development and asserted that his government was prepared to provide adequate funding for projects regardless of the political affiliation of elected representatives.

Reflecting on his earlier tenure as Member of Parliament from Malkajgiri, he acknowledged that he had not been able to fulfil all expectations at the time but pledged that, as Chief Minister, he would personally oversee the region's development and ensure that financial resources were not a constraint.

Describing Malkajgiri as a "mini India" because of its diverse population, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the constituency's voters for their support during his political journey. He also announced that the Uppal Elevated Corridor would be named after Bandari Rajireddy and that a statue would be installed in his honour at a prominent junction in the area.