* The SURGe concept is being planned for a sustainable city.
* Musi Riverfront will be developed on a 2050 scale.
* Check dams are planned every 10 km of the Musi stretch.
* A Rs 40 crore-worth skywalk was sanctioned in Mehdipatnam.
* Plans to convert wastewater into hydrogen gas
The newly formed government is already gaining praise for a successful trip to the World Economic Forum held in Davos. Now the government has shared its new urban policy to develop the city by 2050. MA&UD principal secretary Dana Kishore spoke at the CII Telangana in Hyderabad about the Telangana mega master plan 2050. According to him, the new master plan will focus on aspects such as the development of infrastructure, Musi riverfront development, and urbanising the city in a sustainable and technologically advanced manner. They also want to improve the overall commute in the city with the introduction of new skywalks.
Dana Kishore said that they got permission to build the long-pending skywalk in the Mehdipatnam area. “Our CM has met all union ministers to reignite the relationship between the unions and the state. One of the skyways in Mehdipatnam has been pending for 3 years, and after a meeting with the defence minister, we are now going to launch a Rs 40 crore-worth skywalk in the Mehdipatnam area in the coming weeks. Likewise, we have two more skyways planned towards Rajeev Rahadari and Medchal-Malakajgiri, so there will be better transport for people.” He shared that the CM had asked them to develop a template on an immediate basis and put it before various platforms.
In our 2050 vision, we are reimagining a city that is sustainable for the future. We are going to focus on a concept called SURGe (Sustainable Urban Resilience for the Next Generation). This plan will be based on a sustainable approach and will be geared towards creating economic possibilities, drawing investments, producing skilled youth, and creating knowledge-based cities. He also shared one of their plans, which is being tested at the moment, on converting waste water into hydrogen gas, which can be used in vehicles to reduce their carbon footprint. “We are focusing more on greener cities and reducing pollution. We are trying to extract hydrogen fuels from wastewater and use all of our GHMC vehicles.” They also want knowledge sharing to happen between the public and the government so there is more room for the development of the city.
Another key aspect has been discussed in the meeting, which is the Musi riverfront development. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, in his recent trip to London, studied the River Thames, and he wanted to implement the same here. He asked the officials here to draft plans to develop Musi in such a way that it becomes the growth centre of the city.
When we reimagine Musi riverfront development, it will be on a 2050 scale. So, in the next 30 years, it should be able to sustain the city’s growth and should be the focal point for the city’s growth. Our CM, when he met with us, mentioned that he wants to make Musi a clean, green economic zone and a growth centre for Hyderabad. He wants to improve the ecosystem and build public spaces there. Musi has certain characteristics, which are good compared to any other river in India. In its surroundings, it has Golconda, Taramati Baradari, Seven Tombs, Charminar, High Court, and other heritage buildings, and there is a 55-km river stretch from the west of Hyderabad to the east. Our CM’s vision is to build an elevated road corridor, and he wants to build a metro corridor so there is easy connectivity from west to east.
The CM also wants to build IT-based walk-to-work areas where private lands can be leveraged for growth. We also plan to build check dams every 10 km, bring water from the Krishna and Godavari, fill the key two reservoirs (Osmansagar and Himayatsagar), and fill the river with fresh water. There is a 160-foot fall for this. We also want to check if boats can navigate on that. Many things are being planned. This government has mandated us to ensure that this river will be resurgent and expand the growth to the city and not just the West.
