HYDERABAD: Asserting that it is not the “Old City” but the “Original City”, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said that the Musi Riverfront Development Project would transform it into a “Golden City” with a thriving nightlife economy along the Musi catchment area. He also expressed confidence that the project will turn Hyderabad into the most sought-after city in the world by 2035.
On Wednesday, the chief minister laid the foundation stone for a modern Integrated Sub-Registrar Office at Gachibowli. He was accompanied by Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and IT & Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu. The office, to be built on three acres, will cost `30 crore and is being sponsored by Aparna Constructions.
Addressing the gathering, he pointed out that many of the government offices lack even basic amenities and said: “The new offices in Hyderabad will be built with advanced facilities on par with a five-star ambience. By Telangana Formation Day next year, 11 new integrated registrar offices will be operational. These offices, which generate significant revenue, will provide permanent solutions to public grievances.”
Referring to the IT industry’s work timing, the chief minister said: “It requires working at night. By rejuvenating the Musi, we are envisioning a nightlife economy along its catchment area. Businesses would operate from 6 pm to 6 am, creating round-the-clock opportunities. This would not only boost economic activity but also generate employment. To make this possible, Metro connectivity and elevated corridors must be developed in the region.”
We want dignified life for Musi residents: CM
He announced that the government would lift 20 tmcft of Godavari water to Osmansagar and Himayatsagar to ensure fresh water flows into the Musi.
Questioning those opposing the city’s development, he said, “Does anyone wish to live in unhygienic surroundings? Should we leave Hyderabad with dirty, stagnated water, or should we transform it into a global city? Many people without land of their own are living along the Musi. We want to provide them a dignified life through Rajiv Swagruha housing. I am asking (Ponguleti) Srinivasa Reddy to identify land parcels for affordable housing sites for middle-class families, along with financial aid for construction.”
We want dignified life for Musi residents: CM
He announced that the government would lift 20 tmcft of Godavari water to Osmansagar and Himayatsagar to ensure fresh water flows into the Musi.
Questioning those opposing the city’s development, he said, “Does anyone wish to live in unhygienic surroundings? Should we leave Hyderabad with dirty, stagnated water, or should we transform it into a global city? Many people without land of their own are living along the Musi. We want to provide them a dignified life through Rajiv Swagruha housing. I am asking (Ponguleti) Srinivasa Reddy to identify land parcels for affordable housing sites for middle-class families, along with financial aid for construction.”
Citing examples from other states, the chief minister said, “Gujarat has developed the Sabarmati Riverfront, Uttar Pradesh has rejuvenated the Ganga, and Delhi is cleaning the Yamuna. Why should Telangana not undertake the Musi Riverfront Project? Those who are stalling the city’s development, Musi rejuvenation and Bharat Future City are our enemies. The same anti-development forces had also created hurdles during the construction of Hitec City. We will give them a befitting reply.”
He added, “Our vision is not to compete with Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi or Kolkata—we want Hyderabad to stand alongside New York, Tokyo, and Singapore. Of the 500 Fortune companies, 85 are already operating from Hyderabad, with giants like Infosys, Microsoft, Google, TCS, HCL and Cognizant employing thousands. The credit goes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, who introduced computers in India and laid the foundation for the IT revolution.”
He recalled that Hyderabad had hosted major events like the Military Games, Afro-Asian Games, and Asian Games, but in recent years, stadiums such as Gachibowli had been reduced to wedding venues. “For the last 15 years, Telangana has been neglected in terms of sports infrastructure. Now, we are committed to developing world-class facilities in the state.”