Centre Moves Swiftly On Telangana Musi Riverfront Project

Delhi/Hyderabad, Dec 5 (Maxim News) : The Union Government addressed two major issues in Parliament on Thursday–Telangana’s ambitious Musi Riverfront Development Project and the recent Air Traffic Control (ATC) software glitch at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport– both responses underline the Centre’s role in supplementing state initiatives and strengthening national infrastructure resilience.

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Responding to questions raised by Malkajgiri MP Etala Rajender, the Centre clarified that the Musi Riverfront Development Project, spearheaded by the Telangana Government, is envisioned as a transformative urban initiative aimed at enhancing climate resilience in Hyderabad. The project seeks to tackle pollution, mitigate floods and restore ecological balance while integrating urban development with sustainability.

Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu stated that urban planning is primarily the responsibility of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and State Urban Development Authorities under the 12th Schedule of the Constitution. However, the Union Government supplements state efforts through schemes, missions, and advisories. The Musi Riverfront plan is being prepared in alignment with MoHUA’s 2021 ‘River-Centric Urban Planning Guidelines’, which emphasise climate change considerations, eco-sensitive zoning, and recreational spaces.

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The Telangana Government has prepared a Master Plan and sought the Central assistance under various schemes, while also approaching multilateral agencies for funding. A preliminary project report (PPR) has been submitted to the World Bank for an IBRD loan of USD 500 million, recommended in-principle by MoHUA’s Externally Aided Project (EAP) committee, subject to technical appraisal of Rs 1.5 lakh crore, underscoring the scale of funding challenges.

Under AMRUT 2.0, three sewerage projects worth Rs 3,849.10 crore have already been approved for Greater Hyderabad, covering 972 MLD sewage treatment capacity and 4.92 lakh new connections. The Centre reiterated its commitment to supporting states through financial and technical interventions, particularly in view of urban vulnerabilities such as the recent flooding of Hyderabad streets attributed to poor drainage systems.

Besides these national concerns, MP Etala Rajender made an urgent appeal regarding road infrastructure in Telangana. He highlighted severe traffic congestion along the Nagarjunasagar Road, particularly the Turkayamjal stretch, urging the sanction of a flyover to ease bottlenecks and improve connectivity. He also called for the inclusion of the Balanagar–Gandi Maisamma X Roads stretch, part of the Medak–Nanded Highway linking Telangana with Maharashtra, into the National Highway network, along with an elevated corridor to support uninterrupted long-distance travel.

Furthemore, Rajender pressed for the Rajiv Rahadhari, connecting Hyderabad to Karimnagar and northern Telangana, to be included in the National Highway system. He argued that such inclusion would guarantee higher infrastructure standards, sustained maintenance, and improved logistics across the region. Hyderabad travel guide The MP appealed to the Minister of Road Transport and Highways to consider these proposals for early approval, stressing their importance for public convenience, safety, and regional economic growth. (Maxim News) 

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