Telangana will soon get a new tourism hub along the Musi River. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced the state’s upcoming development project on September 27. Moreover, he appealed to industrialists to come forward and help revamp the heritage buildings along the Musi riverfront in Hyderabad.
Musi Riverfront Project In Hyderabad In The Works
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced plans to develop the Musi riverfront in a bid to boost tourism. The historical buildings along the riverfront will transform into a tourist hub, as per the plans of the CM. Industrialists have appealed to restore and preserve the heritage buildings that reflect the culture of the city. Moreover, Reddy stated that the government will restore the old assembly building.
The state tourism department in collaboration with the CII will restore several ancient stepwells in Hyderabad. The release stated that industrialists have been approached to restore and preserve the ancient stepwells. And also promote them as attractive tourist spots. According to a report by TOI, the CM stated that the government will do its best to promote the tourism sector.
The Project Received Backlash From Residents
A report by Hindustan Times reveals that Infosys has taken the responsibility to renovate the Mahalaka stepwell at Osmania University. Bharat Biotech will work on restoring the Ammapalli and Salar Jung wells. Sai Life will work on the Manchirevula stepwell. A new hospital will be built at Goshamahal Stadium. Meanwhile, the government will work on preserving the old Osmania General Hospital.
Ever since the announcement of the Musi Riverfront project, it has received backlash from residents of the area who took to the streets to protest. To bring this project to light, 10,000-odd dwellings along the Musi River will be demolished. And this has left residents disgruntled. The state government announced that steps will be taken to rehabilitate the displaced families.
Dana Kishore, the managing director of MRDC stated to Hindustan Times that the reason behind revamping Musi riverfront was to prevent flooding. He revealed that the stretch became a slum after stormwater was let out into the river. He recollected past instances when massive floods in Musi River almost submerged a few colonies. Kishore states that illegal occupants could suffer if the river were to swell.
The tourism project is meeting with dissent from residents, it’s yet to see what the future holds for Muri River.
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