The Telangana government has stepped up efforts to restore the Musi river, with the Finance Department today issuing an order approving the allocation of Rs 375 crore from the budget for the Musi Riverfront Development Project for the financial year 2024-25.
As part of its comprehensive plan to rejuvenate the river, the government has already begun removing structures in the catchment area up to the junction. The initiative to clear accumulated garbage from the river is also underway. With the recent fund allocation, these efforts are expected to gain further momentum.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of Rs 4,100 crore for the beautification of the river. Officials from the Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited, the agency tasked with the river's cleaning and beautification, briefed an ADB team visiting the State on the environmental measures planned alongside the restoration works. This has paved the way for the disbursement of ADB funds for the project.
The initiative includes the development of roads and state-of-the-art infrastructure along both banks of the river. The project will also implement an interceptor channel network to effectively separate floodwater from drainage water in the river.
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