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The Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the government has conducted an in-depth study on beautification and development of river catchment areas by examining global models in London, Japan, Germany, South Korea and Singapore. He said several world-class cities have protected their river corridors and transformed them into major commercial hubs, strengthening their economies in the process.
The Chief Minister noted that countries across the world are competing to boost their economies through riverfront-led urban development. Citing Indian examples, he said nearly 60,000 families were relocated for the Sabarmati Riverfront development in Gujarat, while in Uttar Pradesh, the Ganga river was rejuvenated and riverfronts were developed.
He alleged that the BJP has turned riverfront development into an election agenda, but pointed out that in states governed by the party, river rejuvenation projects are not being opposed. He said the Telangana government is only seeking viable alternatives for people displaced from river catchment areas.
Recalling history, the Chief Minister said the Nizams had developed river catchment areas as commercial centres and shaped Hyderabad to compete with global cities. He alleged that the development carried out during the Nizam era was later neglected, leading to pollution of rivers.
He added that the government is now planning infrastructure development, including an elevated corridor from Gandipet to Gaurrelli, as part of the Musi river rejuvenation and riverfront development project.
