Musi rejuvenation will protect health of 40 lakh people: Minister Komatireddy

Metro India News | Hyderabad

State Roads & Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Saturday said that the proposed rejuvenation of the Musi River would bring long-term relief to nearly 40 lakh people suffering due to polluted waters and improve public health in the region. Responding to questions from the media after launching development works at Hayathnagar, Minister Komatireddy said people in several areas, particularly in Nalgonda district, have been facing severe health issues for years because of contaminated water and many residents were battling serious ailments such as kidney problems and cancer.

Urging critics to look at the issue with humanity, Minister Komatireddy said the decision of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to take up the Musi rejuvenation project would benefit future generations. Noting that while about 10,000 families may be affected by the project,  he assured that the government would provide proper rehabilitation and alternative arrangements. Earlier, Minister Komatireddy laid the foundation stone for widening the road from Saibaba Temple (Thorrur X Roads) to ZEE School in Hayathnagar from two lanes to four lanes at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore.

Minister Komatireddy also announced that a double-decker corridor from LB Nagar to Hayathnagar Radio Station is being planned at a cost of around Rs 940 crore. The State Government has already agreed to contribute Rs 200 crore towards the project. The corridor will have a Metro Rail line and National Highway on the upper deck, while the lower level will have vehicle underpasses to facilitate safe local traffic movement. Minister Komatireddy added that efforts were also under way to take up the 10-lane expansion of the Hyderabad–Vijayawada National Highway, with tenders likely to be finalized next month after receiving necessary approvals from the Centre.

Appealing to opposition parties not to politicize development initiatives, Minister Komatireddy  said development and public welfare remain the government’s core agenda and protecting people’s health is its top priority.