Telangana to Bolster Hyderabad's Disaster Management with New Expansion

The Telangana government is expanding the GHMC's disaster management wing, now named HYDRA, to manage a wider range of services and protect government assets in Hyderabad. This includes encroachment protection, flood management, and historic site restoration, aligning with the goal to make Hyderabad a leading international city.

The Telangana government has announced the expansion of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) disaster management wing. Dubbed HYDRA, the new wing aims to provide various services, including protection of government assets such as water bodies threatened by encroachments.

The decision was made during a meeting led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who emphasized the need to widen the wing's jurisdiction up to Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road (ORR). The extended wing will now serve GHMC, 27 municipal bodies, and 33 Gram Panchayats surrounding the city.

Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari has been tasked with drafting the reorganization plan, covering personnel requirements, duties, fund allocation, and responsibilities. The revamped wing will be responsible for monitoring lakes, ponds, drainage systems, and other municipal services, including flood management and traffic control.

Additionally, the wing will oversee the Musi Riverfront Development project and restoration of historically significant buildings. GHMC officials presented plans to turn these sites into tourist attractions, aligning with the government's vision of promoting Hyderabad as a top international city.

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