The Telangana government is set to officially launch the first phase of the ambitious Musi River Rejuvenation and Beautification Project in August, with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expected to inaugurate the works during the second week of the month.
The State Cabinet has already approved ₹7,345.12 crore for the first phase, which will cover nearly 21 km of the Musi River from the Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar catchment areas to Bapu Ghat. The project includes river cleaning, flood mitigation, riverfront development, green corridors, walking tracks, landscaping, and modern sewage treatment infrastructure. A significant portion of the funding will come through assistance from the Asian Development Bank, with the remaining amount to be borne by state agencies.
The government plans to develop the entire 55-km stretch of the Musi River in phases, transforming it into an international-standard riverfront with pollution control measures, permanent flood management systems, public recreational spaces, and green landscapes.
While the project is being promoted as a major urban infrastructure initiative, it has also sparked political debate over land acquisition, rehabilitation, and demolition of structures. The government maintains that the project aims to restore the river's ecology, reduce pollution, prevent flooding, and create sustainable public infrastructure for Hyderabad's long-term development.