Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Telangana to Build Religious Sites Along Musi River
The Chief Minister of Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, announced that a temple, mosque, church, and gurudwara will be built along the Musi River to promote harmony among different communities.
The government is also working on a big project to clean and develop the Musi River, similar to projects done on the Sabarmati and Ganga rivers.
They have received a loan of ₹4,000 crore from the Asian Development Bank for this project.
The plan includes diverting water from the Godavari River to keep the Musi River flowing clean all year.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that the government is taking strict action against pollution in the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs.
The project aims to make Hyderabad, especially the Old City, a better place to live with improved housing and facilities for the poor.
Telangana government plans to build a temple, mosque, church, and gurudwara along the Musi River to promote communal harmony.
The existing ancient Shiva temple near Manchirevula will be developed as part of the project.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh agreed to allocate defence land for Gandhi Sarovar, a central component of the river rejuvenation initiative.
The Asian Development Bank has agreed to extend a loan of ₹4,000 crore for the Musi River development project.
The government plans to divert 20 TMC of Godavari water to ensure a continuous flow of clean water in the Musi River.
- Who
- Telangana Government, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- What
- Construction of religious sites and rejuvenation of Musi River
- When
- Ongoing project, estimates to be finalized by March 31
- Where
- Musi River, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To promote communal harmony and improve the ecological, social, and economic aspects of the Musi riverfront
- Religious Sites
- Temple, Mosque, Church, Gurudwara
- Existing Temple
- Ancient Shiva temple near Manchirevula
- Gandhi Sarovar
- Central component of river rejuvenation
- ADB Loan
- ₹4,000 crore
- Project Timeline
- Estimates finalized by March 31, tenders to be invited
- Water Diversion
- 20 TMC of Godavari water to be diverted
- Elevated Corridor
- 55-km corridor from Gandipet to Gowrelly
Sources
ADB gives in principle nod to extend Rs 4,100 cr loan to Musi river development: Minister
ADB gives in principle nod to extend ₹4,100 cr loan to Musi river development: Minister
Year-Round Flow Planned for Musi River: Revanth Reddy
CM Revanth Reddy Highlights Musi River Purification Efforts in Telangana Assembly
ADB offers ₹4,000 cr loan for Musi revival project: Telangana CM
ADB offers ₹4,000 cr loan for Musi revival project: Telangana CM
ADB to offer loan for Musi Rejuvenation Project in Hyderabad
CM Revanth: Temple, Mosque, Church, Gurudwara Will Be Constructed Along Musi to Promote Communal Harmony
Musi project cost will be finalised by March: CM
