Musi Riverfront Project: 639 structures to be impacted, 2,660 trees affected

This document grants prior Environmental Clearance for the Musi Riverfront Development Project (Phase 1A and 1B) in Hyderabad, Telangana. The project involves a 20.5 km riverfront corridor development including flood protection, sewerage infrastructure, roads, promenades, and ecological restoration.

The project proponent is Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL). The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Telangana.

• Clearance Status: Fresh Environmental Clearance (EC) granted under Category B1.
• Project Area: 199.89 hectares covering Phase 1A (9.2 km) and Phase 1B (11.3 km) from Osman Sagar/Himayat Sagar to Bapughat.
• Cost: Total project cost is Rs. 7055 crores (Phase 1A: Rs. 3105 crores; Phase 1B: Rs. 3950 crores).
• Conditions: Implementation of Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) for approximately 639 structures under RFCTLARR Act, 2013.
• Conditions: Tree management including minimization of felling, transplantation where feasible, and compensatory plantation at a 1:10 ratio using native species.
• Conditions: Wastewater management via integrated sewerage system connected to existing STPs, with 100% collection and treatment.
• Conditions: Compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules and use of authorized agencies for disposal.

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