Musi river
Hyderabad: The Musi Jan Andolan (MJA), a citizens’ platform advocating for the protection of the Musi River and its surrounding communities, has urged the Telangana government to make all project-related documents public before proceeding with consultations on the proposed riverfront development.
In a submission to a Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted by the state government, MJA called for an end to what it described as “strategic secrecy” and demanded transparency in the planning process.
The representation was addressed to deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and ministers D Sridhar Babu and Ponnam Prabhakar.
The group said meaningful public consultation is not possible without prior disclosure of key documents, including Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), sewage management plans, flood mitigation strategies, and land acquisition data.
It urged the government to release these documents in English, Telugu, and Urdu before holding any hearings.
MJA also raised concerns over data related to the identification of over 10,000 structures and more than 3,000 acres of land marked for acquisition under the project.
Opposing the current riverfront development model, MJA alleged that it prioritises commercialisation and concretisation over ecological restoration. It warned that the project could lead to the displacement of over 12,000 families in its initial phase.
The group criticised a government order exempting the project from Social Impact Assessment requirements under the Land Acquisition Act, calling for its repeal. It further cautioned that beautification efforts without addressing pollution could worsen urban flooding and damage groundwater systems.
MJA said it is yet to receive a formal acknowledgement from the government regarding its submission and expressed hope that authorities would respond by placing all relevant information in the public domain before initiating consultations.
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