Telangana Govt Guarantees No Forced Evictions or Demolition in Musi Riverfront Development Project

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has assured residents living along the Musi River in Hyderabad that no one will be forcefully evicted during the relocation process linked to the Musi Riverfront Development Project. M Dana Kishore, MD of the Telangana Musi Riverfront Development Corporation, clarified that residents will be moved to new 2BHK houses before their current homes are demolished. A drone survey identified 10,200 structures in the riverbed and buffer zone, and the government has sanctioned 15,000 houses for relocation. Kishore emphasized that the process will be transparent and respectful, with no one left out. The project, aimed at rejuvenating the Musi River, will cost ₹3,800 crore, and aims to ensure clear water flows in the river by 2026.

Key Points:

No Forced Evictions: M Dana Kishore assured that residents will not be forcefully evicted or mistreated while being relocated from Musi River’s buffer zones and riverbed to 2BHK houses.
Demolitions After Relocation: The demolition of current houses will occur only after residents are shifted to their new homes.
Drone Survey Findings: A drone survey of the 55-km Musi River stretch revealed 10,200 structures built in the riverbed and buffer zone.
Housing Provision: The Telangana government has sanctioned 15,000 2BHK houses for relocation, covering all identified structures and any missed families.
Transparent Process: The relocation and demolition process will be transparent, with efforts made to ensure no harm to the affected families.
Chief Minister’s Directive: Clear instructions from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy ensure no distress is caused during relocation, and the Musi River rejuvenation project is to be completed by 2026, with a budget of ₹3,800 crore.

Earlier… Ready to Die or Kill if HYDRAA Demolishes Our Homes, Warns Resident

Hyderabad: Residents of Vidyut Nagar, Dwarakapuri, and Bhavani Nagar in Hyderabad are expressing strong opposition to the demolition plans under the Musi River Development Project. A female resident, who chose to remain anonymous, made a bold statement, threatening to “die or kill” if her home is demolished by the Hyderabad Disaster Response Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA).

The resident criticized the selective targeting of middle-class homes, questioning why the lavish houses of public representatives are left untouched. She accused HYDRAA of marking houses for demolition in secrecy, without consulting the residents or providing them with clear information. She pointed out a contradiction between Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s public statements and the actions taking place on the ground, claiming that while he assured the public that only illegal sheds would be affected, apartments and residential homes are being targeted instead.

The resident also expressed frustration over the previous government’s handling of the project, suggesting that it was halted due to the impact on many families. She further mentioned that residents had taken bank loans to build or buy their homes and are still making payments, amplifying their concerns over potential demolitions.

The overall sentiment is one of distrust and anxiety, with residents feeling sidelined in the planning and execution of the project.