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Telangana CM highlights importance of revival of Musi river

Hyderabad, Sep 28 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today highlighted the importance of the revival of Musi river which has turned into a dump yard due to neglect of the previous governments.
The CM said "Our government is moving forward to protect water bodies and revive the abandoned lakes and ponds under the Musi project."
Speaking after the inauguration of the revived Batukamma Kunta Lake at Amberpet in the city, Revanth Reddy appealed to the people to extend all support to the prestigious Musi Rejuvenation Project, aiming to revive the extinct river Musi and protect the city from flood fury in the future.
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