Public Policy

Hyderabad’s HYDRAA: An Exercise in Urban Water Body Reclamation

Hyderabad, once known as the "City of Lakes," is addressing urban flooding and water body encroachment through HYDRAA, reclaiming lakes, ponds, and buffer zones impacted by decades of unplanned growth. However, the programme raises critical questions about balancing ecological preservation with urban development. How can cities address such challenges while ensuring social inclusion and sustainable outcomes?

Dec, 2024

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