A. Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana,reaffirmed commitment to Musi River Rejuvenation Project and Bharat Future City during public meeting Thursday, June 18. He stressed state government will push forward despite opposition,making clear illegal encroachments on lakes,parks,stormwater drains won't be tolerated.
At Vanamahotsavam launch,Reddy noted uneven development in Rangareddy district. Areas like LB Nagar,BN Reddy Nagar,Vanasthalipuram,Gurramguda mostly ignored by past administrations. To fix this,he announced plans for international-standard fruit market on 240 acres,with investment of ₹2,400 crore.
Reddy defended anti-encroachment efforts,stating they're crucial to protect lakes,drainage systems — vital for preventing floods in residential zones. He tackled concerns about Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA),clarifying it won't disrupt legal landowners. But warned encroachers on public lands will face serious consequences,regardless of status.
He cited temple land reclamation in Vanasthalipuram as example of HYDRAA's actions,arguing encroachments on water bodies worsen neighborhood flooding,especially near Saroornagar Lake. Reddy reiterated Musi River rejuvenation's importance,noting pollution's harm to locals and downstream districts like Nalgonda . Accused opposition of legal maneuvers to block Musi project,Bharat Future City .
Rejecting initiative criticisms,Reddy outlined vision for Bharat Future City — 60% green cover,15,000-acre forest within 30,000-acre development. “We will certainly clean up Musi river and develop 55-km stretch from Gandipet to Gowrelli to international standards,” he asserted. Will this reshape region's environment and urban landscape? Or just another political promise…
