Urdu Galli residents demand fix for pothole-plagued road
HYDERABAD: Himayat Nagar Residents of Urdu Galli in Avanti Nagar are up in arms over the poor condition of the road stretching from St. Paul’s High School to Madina School. The 35-year-old road is riddled with potholes, posing a significant danger to both motorists and pedestrians.
According to residents, authorities have attempted to address the issue twice with patchwork repairs. However, these temporary fixes have only exacerbated the problem, offering minimal relief that quickly deteriorates. Frustrated residents are demanding a permanent solution to the deteriorating road.
While speaking with Hyderabad Mail, Dinesh, a resident of the area, said “The road is in a terrible state. The numerous potholes make it extremely difficult to drive on. Two-wheeler riders are especially at risk of skidding and getting into accidents. School children who use this route daily face hardships due to the poor road conditions.”
Road in bad shape from past 2 years from St.pauls High school till Madina School in Urdu Galli,Avanti nagar,Himayat nagar.Request @ZC_Secunderabad garu to look into the issue at the earliest.Many 2-wheelers are skitting on the road.Loc: https://t.co/lifV7smyU3 pic.twitter.com/OoY0eH86a1
— Responsible Citizen 🇮🇳 (@Gaurav6256) February 21, 2024
Dinesh further highlighted the problems caused by the weekly Rythu Bazaar market held on the same road. “The market adds to the chaos and leaves the road filthy at the end of the day,” he said.
“The monsoon season has only worsened the situation. Traveling on this road during the rains is a nightmare,” Dinesh lamented.
“While I have complained on ‘X’ tagging the concerned officials, hoping for a response and action, the authorities have only resorted to temporary patchwork solutions twice. We need a permanent solution to this problem,” the resident demanded.
Sent a WhatsApp message on the number mentioned it doesn’t seem to get delivered nor I am able to dm to the handle. @CommissionrGHMC @GHMCOnline @sravanvurapalli @rajeshforhelp pic.twitter.com/BFOs3ikNMT
— Dinesh V Rochiramani (@DRochiramani) October 3, 2023
Dinesh took to the social media platform ‘X’ to express his concerns, stating, “The Road has been in bad shape for the past two years from St. Paul’s High School till Madina School in Urdu Galli, Avanti Nagar, Himayat Nagar. I’m requesting @ZC_Secunderabad to look into the issue as soon as possible. Many two-wheelers are skidding on the road.”
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.
