How Hari Chandana’s Water Conservation Initiatives Inspire Revanth Reddy’s Musi Riverfront Transformation

Water is the lifeline of any civilization, and Telangana is no exception. The state has a rich history and culture of water conservation and management, as evident from its ancient lakes, stepwells, tanks and canals. However, due to rapid urbanization, industrialization and climate change, many of these water bodies have been neglected, polluted and encroached upon, leading to water scarcity, environmental degradation and health hazards. #Telangana #Water #Conservation #Management

Fortunately, Telangana has also witnessed some remarkable initiatives to revive and restore its water resources, thanks to the efforts of two dynamic leaders: Hari Chandana Dasari and Revanth Reddy. Both of them have been using innovation and technology to address the challenges and opportunities in the water sector, from grassroots to national level. #HariChandana #RevanthReddy #Innovation #Technology

Hari Chandana Dasari is an IAS officer of the 2010 batch, currently serving as the Food Safety Commissioner and Director of AYUSH in Telangana. She has previously served as the District Collector of Narayanpet and the Zonal Commissioner of West Zone in Hyderabad. She is an alumnus of the prestigious London School of Economics and has received several awards and recognitions for her work. #HariChandana #IAS #SheInspiresUs

Hari Chandana has spearheaded several innovative and impactful initiatives to conserve and rejuvenate water bodies in her domains, such as:

Borambavi Stepwell Rejuvenation: This is an initiative to restore the historic Borambavi stepwell in Narayanpet district, which dates back to the 16th century and was built by the Qutub Shahi dynasty. The stepwell had been neglected and filled with garbage and debris, until Hari Chandana took up the challenge to revive it. She mobilized the local community, NGOs, corporates and government agencies to clean, desilt and beautify the stepwell, and also installed solar panels, LED lights and CCTV cameras to make it functional and attractive. The stepwell now serves as a source of drinking water, irrigation and tourism for the villagers. #BorambaviStepwell #Heritage #Revival

Lake Rejuvenation in Hyderabad: This is an initiative to revive and restore the lakes and nalas in Hyderabad, which are the main sources of water supply and biodiversity for the city. Hari Chandana has been using various methods, such as bio-remediation, bio-enzymes, dredging, desilting, fencing, plantation and beautification, to improve the water quality and quantity of the lakes and nalas. She has also been using drones, sensors, IoT and mobile apps for monitoring, surveillance and awareness. She has also been celebrating various festivals, such as Bathukamma, Ganesh Chaturthi and World Environment Day, at the lakes and nalas, to involve the public and promote the culture and ecology of the water bodies . #LakeRejuvenation #Hyderabad #Biodiversity

Revanth Reddy is the leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) in Telangana and the current Chief Minister of the state. He represents Kodangal constituency in the Telangana Legislative Assembly. He was previously a member of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS). He is also a former Member of Parliament from Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency. He is known for his outspoken and charismatic personality. #RevanthReddy #INC #CM

Revanth Reddy has been championing the vision of transforming the Musi riverfront into an economic growth centre and a job creation hub, as evident from his speech at the inauguration of the Musi Riverfront Development Corporation (MRDC) on November 14, 2023. He said that his government will work to revive the Musi river, which is the lifeline of Hyderabad, and make it a source of pride and prosperity for the city. He also said that his government will use innovation and technology to improve the infrastructure, environment and governance of the riverfront. #MusiRiverfront #Hyderabad #Growth #Development

Some of the possible initiatives of Revanth Reddy’s government to transform the Musi riverfront are:

Musi River Cleaning Project: This is a project to clean and purify the Musi river, which is one of the most polluted rivers in India, due to the discharge of untreated sewage and industrial effluents. The project involves the construction of sewage treatment plants, interceptor drains, trash barriers, wetlands and bioreactors, to prevent the inflow of pollutants and enhance the dissolved oxygen level of the river. The project also involves the removal of encroachments and illegal structures along the river banks, and the relocation and rehabilitation of the affected people. #MusiRiverCleaning #Pollution #Purification

Musi Riverfront Development Project: This is a project to develop and beautify the Musi riverfront, which spans over 60 km and covers 12 zones of Hyderabad. The project involves the creation of various facilities and amenities, such as parks, gardens, walkways, cycle tracks, bridges, ghats, boating, amphitheaters, museums, art galleries, cafes and restaurants, along the riverfront. The project also involves the conservation and restoration of the heritage and cultural sites, such as the Qutub Shahi tombs, the Charminar, the Mecca Masjid and the Salar Jung Museum, along the riverfront. #MusiRiverfrontDevelopment #Beautification #Heritage

Musi Riverfront Economic Zone Project: This is a project to create an economic zone along the Musi riverfront, which will attract various industries, businesses and investments, and generate employment and income for the people. The project involves the development of various sectors, such as IT, biotechnology, tourism, hospitality, entertainment, education, healthcare and sports, along the riverfront. The project also involves the provision of various incentives and support, such as tax benefits, subsidies, grants, loans, mentorship, networking and recognition, to the entrepreneurs and startups who set up their ventures in the economic zone. #MusiRiverfrontEconomicZone #Economy #Employment

Hari Chandana and Revanth Reddy are two leaders who are shaping Telangana’s future with their water conservation and management initiatives. They are reviving and restoring the water resources of the state, and making them a source of life, culture and economy for the people. They are also inspiring and learning from each other, and collaborating for the common good of the state. They are truly the water warriors of Telangana. #WaterWarriors #Telangana