Dana Kishore, Managing Director of the Moosi project, clarified HYDRA’s operations in Hyderabad. He emphasized that all actions are within legal boundaries and no forced evacuations are taking place along the Moosi river.

Kishore explained that residents are being relocated to double bedroom houses through amicable discussions. About 90% of affected residents are willing to move, with property owners receiving double compensation. The project aims to restore the Moosi river surroundings, with plans to purify its water by June 2026, investing Rs. 3800 crores in treatment facilities.

HYDRA Commissioner Ranganath provided further insights into the organization’s role and recent activities. He stressed that HYDRA’s primary responsibility is protecting government assets and maintaining a clean environment, as mandated by the Constitution.

Addressing concerns about demolitions, Ranganath clarified that only illegal structures were targeted. He cited examples in Aminpur and Kukatpally Nallacheruvu where encroachments were removed. The commissioner expressed regret over a recent suicide incident but suggested external intimidation may have played a role.

Ranganath emphasized HYDRA’s commitment to fairness, stating that complaints against prominent figures’ properties were received but action was postponed to avoid disrupting the academic year. He also mentioned that some areas, like Janwada Farmhouse under 111 Geo, fall outside HYDRA’s jurisdiction.

The commissioner urged the public to understand HYDRA’s role in urban development and environmental protection. He reiterated that the organization aims to save Hyderabad’s water bodies and green spaces while minimizing impact on the poor.

-Sanyogita