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New Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
CM Revanth Reddy directs preparation of comprehensive urban development policy
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) department to draft a comprehensive policy for the development of the Core Urban Region within the Outer Ring Road (ORR). He also instructed that a clear policy and action plan be prepared for the development of semi-urban and rural areas. Chairing a review meeting on Wednesday, the chief minister was briefed by MAUD officials on the ongoing development works under H-CITI. He emphasised the need for a long-term plan to meet the core region's future infrastructure requirements, prioritising drinking water supply, drainage, road development, Metro connectivity and elevated corridors. He said all development must align with population projections for the next 25 years. Reviewing ongoing projects in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation limits, the chief minister asked officials to expedite work on drinking water supply and sewage treatment plants. Revanth also stressed the importance of maintaining sanitation, particularly during the monsoon. He instructed officials to identify water stagnation points on city roads and implement preventive measures to control the spread of seasonal diseases such as dengue and chikungunya. Strict action was directed to prevent drainage overflow and contamination of drinking water, along with intensified efforts to curb mosquito breeding. The chief minister gave specific instructions to ensure public health and sanitation are not compromised. Sanitation in focus Revanth also stressed the importance of maintaining sanitation, particularly during the monsoon. He instructed officials to identify water stagnation points on city roads and implement preventive measures to control the spread of seasonal diseases such as dengue and chikungunya.
Hans India
04-06-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
CM urges all depts to be on high alert
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy put the city police, Traffic, HYDRA and GHMC wings on alert to prevent traffic and other problems during heavy rains in Hyderabad. The Chief Minister also ordered the officials of the four departments to work in coordination and press the emergency wing teams into the service, ensuring they are available round the clock to tackle the situation in the rain hit areas. He inquired about the progress of the water harvesting well works taken up at the identified 141 water logging points in Hyderabad and suggested to take adequate measures to pump out rainwater which enters the harvesting wells by using automatic pumps. The officials were instructed to take immediate preventive measures as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast in the state. A new system should also be developed at the Command Control Centre to monitor the intensity of rains and floods regularly. Expediting the completion of pending drainage and desilting works, identification of the problematic areas and preventive measures was also discussed in the meeting. The CM instructed the officials to prepare plans in advance and pay special attention to prevent floods and submergence in the Core Urban Region located inside the Outer Ring Road. In view of the fast development of the Core Urban Region, CM Revanth Reddy suggested a special policy for the expansion and development of tanks, canals, and roads within the region.
