HYDRAA Commissioner assures no obstacles to lake development in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A.V. Ranganath, Commissioner of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), assured on March 6, 2025, that there would be no hindrances in the development of the city’s lakes. He highlighted the government’s commitment to transforming these lakes into attractive, well-maintained spaces and urged corporate companies to contribute through CSR funds. Ranganath also called for greater involvement from residents of surrounding upscale neighborhoods.
The Commissioner made these remarks during a visit to Khajaguda Lake in Nanakramguda and Ibrahim Bagh Lake in Neknampur for an on-site inspection. He highlighted the importance of lake beautification and assured the public that the development would be a priority for the government. The inspection at Khajaguda and Ibrahim Bagh lakes lasted from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
During the visit to Khajaguda Lake, representatives from NSL Infra and Divyashree Infra raised concerns about the challenges faced in its development. In response, Ranganath suggested that irrigation officials take immediate steps to divert the drains to prevent sewage from entering the lake.
The Commissioner also stressed the need for enhancing the lake’s surroundings to promote tourism and recommended that the Tourism Development Corporation collaborate in the effort. These suggestions were conveyed to Varaprasad, the AGM of the corporation.
At Ibrahim Bagh Lake, Ranganath noted that encroachments had recently been cleared, and several organizations had adopted the lake for development. He urged faster progress on these efforts.
Local residents and officials informed Ranganath that floodwaters from nearby lakes, including Durgam, Khajaguda, Malkam, and Film Nagar, drain into Ibrahim Bagh Lake. They also expressed concerns over the growing issue of sewage clogging the lakes and drains as residential areas expand.
In response, residents requested that the sewage flow be diverted to protect the lake and reduce mosquito breeding. The Commissioner directed irrigation officials to address the sewage issue and also called for the establishment of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and further beautification efforts, seeking cooperation from local communities.
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Ranganath assured that strict measures were being implemented to prevent encroachments and that the lakes would be developed into pleasant environments once the work is completed. He added that Ibrahim Bagh Lake would serve as a recreational space for residents of nearby areas, including Alkapuri Colony, Vessel Meadows, and EVV Colony.
