T-Hub Road neglect: Giant pothole poses risk to commuters
Hyderabad: The road near T-Hub, India’s biggest startup hub, has been neglected for months, with a giant pothole posing not just a minor inconvenience but a serious risk to commuters. This hazardous situation demands immediate attention to ensure the safety of those passing through the area, especially during the rainy season.
Speaking to the Hyderabad Mail, the Admin for TG Citizen on ‘X’ or Twitter voiced distress over the state of the road near T-Hub. He pointed out that the road was excavated for underground electrical wiring, and after the repairs, the responsible authority failed to address the resulting potholes. Consequently, due to ongoing rains, commuters are grappling with the challenge of navigating this road.
“T-Hub, a location that often graces the news with its significance and picturesque presence in the heart of Cyberabad, is marred by a grim reality. The roads, far from being a testament to progress, are a scene of despair, riddled with potholes that could potentially claim lives,” lamented TG Citizen.
📍#Thub known across the globe, that’s few months b4, even officials from @TsidcK #tsiidc use to act n resolve on complaints.
Nowadays, no one attending to repair these broken roads, even @ZC_SLP @ae_kondapur routing to dme instead of followup.@HiHyderabad #hyderabadrains pic.twitter.com/XrPMrxlqEL
— TGCitizen (@Citizen_TS) June 7, 2024
He mentioned that in the past, officials of the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) were proactive in addressing and resolving complaints. However, he noted that currently they seem to neglect the repair and maintenance of the broken roads.
“The Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) will be responsible for maintaining this road. However, despite the change in government, it remains unclear why these authorities are not promptly addressing citizen complaints. I urge the authorities to take action and repair these roads before someone gets hurt or, worse, dies from falling into a pothole,” stated a TG citizen.
TG Citizen took to Twitter and posted the following: “#Thub known across the globe, that’s a few months before, even officials from @TsidcK #tsiidc used to act and resolve on complaints. Nowadays, no one is attending to repair these broken roads. Even @ZC_SLP and @ae_kondapur are routing to DME instead of following up. @HiHyderabad #hyderabadrains.’’
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.
