Musi River Rejuvenation Project: Telangana Cabinet Sub-Committee Reviews Rs 7,055 Crore Phase-1 Plan
Telangana Cabinet Sub-Committee reviews Rs 7,055 crore Musi River Rejuvenation Project in Hyderabad and sets December 2027 deadline for completion.
A Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting on the Musi River Rejuvenation Project was held at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu. Ministers Duddilla Sridhar Babu and Ponnam Prabhakar along with senior officials from various departments attended the meeting. The committee reviewed the Rs 7,055 crore Phase-1 plan and issued key directions to ensure minimum impact on public properties and residences during the Musi River redevelopment works.
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The Cabinet Sub-Committee stated that the Musi River rejuvenation is not just a project but also a social responsibility for the people of Hyderabad.
Cabinet Sub-Committee Issues Key Guidelines for Musi River Project
The committee emphasized that development should not displace people but should make them partners in the development process.
Officials were directed to modify the project alignment in such a way that existing structures, public properties, and residential areas suffer minimum possible impact.
The committee also stressed the need to balance development and public welfare simultaneously.
ADB Funding Discussions Successful for Rs 7,055 Crore Musi Project
During the review meeting, officials informed that discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for funding the Phase-1 project worth around Rs 7,055 crore were successful.
The government plans to take up the project with external financial support for the large-scale rejuvenation of the Musi River.
First Phase Works to Begin on 5-Km Stretch
The Cabinet Sub-Committee instructed officials to immediately begin the first phase works on the initial 5-kilometre stretch between Himayat Sagar and Bapughat, where there are reportedly no habitations.
The total stretch under this phase covers 21 kilometres from:
- Himayat Sagar
- Osman Sagar
- Bapughat
Officials were instructed to prioritize the works in non-residential zones first.
Rubber Dam Technology Examined to Improve Water Storage and Tourism
Ministers reviewed “Rubber Dam” models based on Obermeyer Spillway Gate Technology aimed at increasing water storage capacity in the river and boosting tourism activities.
The project is also expected to improve the ecological and environmental conditions of Hyderabad city.
Telangana Sets December 2027 Deadline for Musi River Rejuvenation Project
The government has set a target to complete all permissions by August 2026 and begin works immediately afterward.
Officials were directed to complete the massive Musi River Rejuvenation Project by December 2027.
Major Components of Musi River Rejuvenation Project
The review meeting discussed several major infrastructure works under the project, including:
- Removal of waste from the river and riverbed profiling
- Construction of retaining walls and roads on both sides for flood control
- Development of major sewage canals, nalas, and barrages
- Construction of a 55-kilometre elevated corridor from Narsingi to Gowrelly
The committee instructed officials to maintain quality standards with technical cooperation from institutions such as IIT and JNTU.
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Expresses Confidence on Project
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said the Musi River Rejuvenation Project would not only transform the landscape of Hyderabad city but also become a milestone in environmental protection.
The committee reiterated that the project should move forward while protecting public interests and ensuring sustainable development.
The Telangana Cabinet Sub-Committee led by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka reviewed the Rs 7,055 crore Musi River Rejuvenation Project at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad. The committee directed officials to ensure minimum impact on public properties while beginning first-phase works on a 5-kilometre stretch between Himayat Sagar and Bapughat. With successful ADB funding discussions, Rubber Dam technology plans, and a target to complete the project by December 2027, the government aims to transform the Musi River and Hyderabad’s urban landscape.
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