CM announces Cabinet Sub-Committee on Musi rejuvenation; rehabilitation for all displaced

CM announces Cabinet Sub-Committee on Musi rejuvenation; rehabilitation for all displaced

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced the constitution of a Cabinet Sub-Committee to oversee the ambitious Musi Rejuvenation Project, reiterating that the government is committed to rehabilitating every single person displaced due to the initiative.

Speaking in the Legislative Council, he said the proposed panel would comprise Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, and Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and Ponnam Prabhakar.

He asserted that the government has prepared a comprehensive roadmap for the development of the Musi and “We will not cause harm to even a single individual. Every displaced family will be rehabilitated,” he said.

Mr. Reddy appealed to opposition parties to refrain from “false propaganda” against the project. He said if the opposition was uncomfortable submitting suggestions directly to him, the Cabinet Sub-Committee would examine their views.

Highlighting urban infrastructure initiatives, Mr. Reddy said the State had secured permission to develop what he described as India’s first underpass at Begumpet Airport, aimed at easing congestion and ensuring smoother traffic flow by reducing signal stoppages.

The Chief Minister announced that the next phase of Metro Rail expansion would commence soon. The State has decided to take over the existing Metro project from Larsen & Toubro after discussions, citing the need to strengthen last-mile connectivity. He noted that the Union Government had responded positively to the expansion proposals.