Telangana's Economic and Eco-Tourism Vision

“The 50 STPs may be good for now, but we are talking about 2047; more would be needed. The city turned its back on the river, and it was converted into a drain. This must change; otherwise, you will only have a bigger, cleaner drain and not a river”

“Of the 110 sq km along the river, restrict high-rise density to around 30 sq km, and give 80 sq km to the river for its wetlands, and other ecosystem services it needs”

“To ensure a clean and continuously flowing river, we plan to lift 3 tmc ft of water from Godavari river and allow that water into the Musi. There are 50 sewage treatment plants that will ensure only treated water will be allowed to be let into the river”

“Rivers have rights too. The land that belongs to a river cannot be used for industry or commercial complexes. If you really respect the river, then the freedom of the river must be borne in mind”

“Using past data for a future project, and creating embankments, and a 50-metre buffer alone may not suffice”

“The restoration is being done based on scientific understanding, will see activity-based development keeping Gen Z and Gen Alpha needs, and with community participation and inclusivity of all sections”