Can Hyderabad become India’s 1st city to effectively treat 100% of its sewage waste?

K.T. Rama Rao, chief of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, visited a sewage treatment plant in Hyderabad this week. He stressed its importance for transforming the city and urged the current Telangana government to prioritize the completion of such facilities.

Can Hyderabad become India’s first city to witness 100% sewage treatment?
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Hyderabad: K.T. Rama Rao, the working chief of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), visited a sewage treatment plant (STP) in Hyderabad this week, a project initiated during the party’s previous tenure in the Telangana government. Accompanied by fellow party leaders, KTR emphasised the critical role these facilities play in transforming Hyderabad into a city where 100 per cent of the sewage water is effectively treated. Following the tour, KTR spoke to the media, expressing optimism about the future of the city. “The completion of these STPs will be a significant milestone for Hyderabad,” he stated. He called on the current Telangana government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, to prioritise and accelerate the construction of these essential facilities.

The STP project, launched by the former BRS government, encompasses 31 plants with a total capacity of 1,259.50 million liters per day (MLD) and an investment of Rs 3,866 crore. Once operational, these plants are expected to ensure comprehensive treatment of all sewage water in Hyderabad, contributing to a cleaner environment.

Significant investments lie underutilised, KTR alleges

However, KTR voiced concerns over the current government’s management of the project, noting that progress has stagnated since the Congress party took office. He pointed out the significant investment and planning undertaken by the BRS government that appears to be underutilised.

KTR also criticized the government’s inconsistent statements regarding the Musi river redevelopment project. He highlighted the dramatic fluctuations in cost estimates, which have varied from Rs 1.5 lakh crore to Rs 50,000 crore and even Rs 70,000 crore.

KTR responds to Chief Minister’s allegations

In response to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s allegations that the BRS failed to deliver on its promise of double-bedroom houses for the poor, KTR noted that Reddy is now recognizing the BRS’s efforts, especially regarding housing for those displaced during the Musi river clean-up.

In closing, KTR highlighted the irony of the current government crafting new narratives about the Musi river’s cleanup while existing STPs are already addressing the issue of polluted water. The developments surrounding Hyderabad’s sewage management and river revitalisation continue to be a focal point in the ongoing political discourse in Telangana.

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