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Mega Clean-Up Drive at Mushkin Lake Collects Over 100 Kg of Waste

HYDERABAD: A major clean-up drive at Mushkin Lake in Narsingi brought together environmentalists, volunteers and civic officials on Sunday, October 4, as part of the Gandhi Jayanti weekend. The initiative resulted in the collection of more than 100 kg of solid waste from the lake and its surrounding areas.

The clean-up drive saw the participation of officials from HYDRAA, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation and HMDA, along with local volunteers and environmental groups. The collective effort focused on removing accumulated waste and drawing attention to the importance of protecting Hyderabad’s lakes and natural water bodies.

Clean Lake Programme Focuses on Ecological Conservation

The initiative was conducted under the Clean Lake Programme, inspired by the Swachh Bharat Mission. Organisers said the programme aims to restore the ecological health of lakes, protect local biodiversity and encourage communities to take an active role in environmental conservation.

The drive began at 7 am at Mushkin Lake, with volunteers working across the lake and nearby areas to remove solid waste. More than 100 kg of waste was collected during the campaign, highlighting the need for regular maintenance and responsible waste disposal around water bodies.

Residents Call for Greater Protection of Lakes

Goutham Krishna Reddy, a local resident, said the initiative was aimed at reminding people that lakes are important not only for the environment but also for local water resources and the future of the city.

The organisers also appealed to residents to contribute to keeping Mushkin Lake clean, stressing that protecting natural water bodies requires continuous community participation.

“Let us keep our Mushkin Lake clean! Let us serve nature!” the organisers said.

Community Participation Key to Sustainable Future

The campaign highlighted several benefits of maintaining clean lakes, including better water quality, healthier ecosystems, biodiversity conservation and stronger community involvement.

After the drive, organisers thanked members of the Mushkin Lake Protection Committee, environmental volunteers and Narsingi Circle staff for their support and cooperation.

The initiative reinforced a simple message: clean lakes need collective responsibility. With Hyderabad continuing to grow rapidly, protecting its lakes and water resources will remain essential for a healthier and more sustainable future.

More than 100 kg of waste was collected during a mega clean-up drive at Mushkin Lake, Narsingi. Volunteers, environmentalists and civic officials joined hands to protect the lake, conserve biodiversity and promote a cleaner Hyderabad.

Hyderabad’s Paradise–Shamirpet Elevated Corridor Set to Reshape North Hyderabad Commute

Hyderabad’s proposed 18.18-km Paradise–Shamirpet elevated corridor is expected to provide a faster route for long-distance traffic travelling along Rajiv Rahadari (SH-1), while allowing the existing road to continue serving local commuters.

The corridor will connect Paradise Junction with the Outer Ring Road (ORR) at Shamirpet, with multiple entry and exit ramps planned along the route. The design is intended to allow motorists travelling towards Alwal, Bolarum, Kowkur, Thumkunta and Shamirpet to bypass several heavily congested junctions.

For commuters such as Y. Bharat, who travels from Begumpet towards Kowkur, the project could significantly change a daily journey that currently takes more than an hour. The route passes through several busy points, including Paradise, Karkhana, Trimulghery, Alwal and Hakimpet.

Residents farther north could also see a difference. Commuters from Shamirpet and Thumkunta currently pass through Hakimpet, Bolarum, Alwal, Trimulghery, Karkhana and Patny before reaching central Hyderabad. By shifting through traffic onto an elevated route, the project is expected to reduce pressure on the surface road.

However, residents along the alignment are also facing disruption during construction. Road-widening and preparatory works have already affected parts of Lothkunta and Shamirpet, with several establishments demolished. The project will also require the removal of structures including the Trimulgherry RTO office and Marredpally Traffic Police Station.

Residents in Karkhana and other congested areas have raised concerns about traffic diversions and construction-related disruption before the corridor becomes operational. Some commuters have also questioned whether additional road capacity alone can provide long-term congestion relief, highlighting the importance of improved public transport.

According to a Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) official, the elevated corridor is estimated to be completed by early 2028. Once operational, the project is expected to separate a significant share of long-distance traffic from local movements, potentially making the existing surface road more accessible for neighbourhood traffic.