Hyderabad, April 3 -- The Telangana government has banned new construction around the Musi and Esa rivers in Hyderabad to prevent unplanned development and protect the rivers' ecosystem.

A committee of senior officials has been formed to oversee the regulation.

Role of the committee

The committee includes representatives from the Director of Town and Country Planning, Chief City Planner of GHMC, Director (Planning), HMDA, and Joint Managing Director of the Musi Riverfront Development Corporation.

Their role is to monitor activities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and ensure compliance.

Restrictions around Musi, Esa rivers in Hyderabad

As per the new orders, no developmental activities will be allowed within a 50-meter ...