The Telangana government’s plan to rejuvenate a 55-km stretch of River Musi has triggered protests from environmentalists and residents. While a consortium is preparing the DPR, critics argue that partial rejuvenation will not address pollution and flooding issues.

Hyderabad: Amidst concerns from environmental activists and objections being raised by residents, efforts are on to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a portion of the River Musi stretch covering 55 kms in the city by January. The consortium involving three companies, including Meinhardt, RIOS and Cushman and Wakefield and alongwith ZHA and SOM, are already conducting different surveys to prepare the DPR.

After the consortium prepares the DPR for a portion of the river flow, the Musi Riverfront Development Corpor

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