World sparrow day celebrations at kbr national park hyderabad
World Sparrow Day 2024 was celebrated at KBR National Park in Hyderabad on Wednesday . The event, organized by the District Forest Officer, Hyderabad, saw the participation of school children, local people, and NGOs. Speakers highlighted the importance of protecting sparrows and the environment, emphasizing the role of trees in society’s well-being.
“Hyderabad’s KBR National Park Marks World Sparrow Day 2024 with Enthusiastic Community Engagement and Environmental Awareness”
The program included activities like painting and drawing competitions for school children, with winners receiving certificates and prizes. The staff from Hyderabad East, West & Central Range, and KBR also joined in the celebrations.
In line with the park’s 25th anniversary, KBR National Park launched a photography competition named ‘KBR through Camera Eyes.’ Participants were invited to capture the park’s natural beauty, showcasing its flora and fauna under categories like Plants, Animals, Landscape, and People. Winners across these categories were recognized with certificates and cash prizes. Telangana Chief Wildlife Warden M. C. Pargaien, the Chief Guest, expressed commitment to organizing more such events in the future, encouraging greater community involvement in environmental conservation. He urged the audience to contribute towards protecting the environment.
“KBR National Park Celebrates 25th Anniversary with World Sparrow Day Event, Emphasizing Conservation Through Photography and Community Participation”
The celebrations also included the distribution of awards to the winners of ‘KBR through Lens eyes’ competition, further recognizing the talent and dedication of nature enthusiasts. The event served as a reminder of the importance of preserving wildlife and natural habitats for the well-being of society.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
