MLAs urge Telangana Govt to focus on public transportation system in Hyderabad
5 months, 1 week ago

MLAs urge Telangana Govt to focus on public transportation system in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

All the three members who participated in the short discussion on “Activities for Sustainable Urban Development in Hyderabad Metro City” taken up on the last day of the Assembly session on Friday suggested improvement of infrastructure facilities to cope up with the growing urbanisation. Akbaruddin Owaisi of AIMIM said there is a need for better urban planning, enhancement in public transportation, increase in green space, reduction in waste generation, improvement in rainwater harvesting, adoption of renewable energy and better pollution control measures. Mr. Owaisi said about ₹5,000 crore funding is necessary to develop a storm water drainage system in tune with the population growth/development of the city. The Hindu finds mention Palvai Harish Babu of BJP said the priority of the government should be on improving the public transportation system as the roads could not be widened further.

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