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HYDRA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Lakes and Government Lands

July 27, 2026citylightbuzz@gmail.comLeave a Comment

CityLightBuzz: HYDRA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath said the organization has been working with the inspiration of the Indian Constitution to protect government lands, lakes, parks, and public properties across Hyderabad. Speaking on the occasion, Ranganath stated that over the past two years, HYDRA has safeguarded government assets worth nearly ₹1.5 lakh crore. He said six lakes […]

Chain-Link Lakes to Help Control Floods: HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath

May 15, 2026citylightbuzz@gmail.comLeave a Comment

HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath stated that restoring Hyderabad’s historic chain-link lake system will not only help control urban flooding but also improve groundwater levels significantly. Speaking at the “Way2News” conclave on Friday, the Commissioner said Hyderabad, once famously known as the “Lake City,” originally had 1,384 lakes. However, nearly 625 lakes have disappeared, while many […]