Mayor G Vijaya Laxmi carried out inspection of six lakes in Qutbullahpur

Following instructions issued by MA&UD Minister KT Rama Rao, Mayor G Vijaya Laxmi carried out inspections of six lakes in Qutbullahpur and the water body near Taj Banjara here on Thursday.

Responding to issues on the condition of lakes raised by citizens on Twitter, the Minister had directed the Mayor and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials to find appropriate solutions.

Attaching photos and tagging the Minister, Atluri Kumar had tweeted, “ktr sir this is the situation around Singadikunta or Taj banjara lake at road no 1 Banjara hills, this lake and nala requires cleaning sir.There are blockages preventing free flow.of water.Require your attention sir.” (sic)

“Request Mayor @GadwalvijayaTRS  and @ZC_Khairatabad to visit and find a permanent solution,” tweeted the Minister in



response.

Another tweet from Ratna Raj said: “@KTRTRS Mr. KTR I live in Gajularamaram.. there is a big lake very close by… if we could make it a walkers place… just a walking path around the lake… we could charge ppl for using the place for walking .. I think over the years the lake is shrinking ..”

This had the Minister responding: “We will take it up. Request @GadwalvijayaTRS Mayor Garu, MLA @kp_vivekanand Garu & MLC @RajuShambipur  Garu to take this up asap” .

The Mayor accompanied by zonal commissioner Mamatha and Gajularamaram corporator Ravula Seshagiri visited the six lakes in Qutbullahpur and later inspected the Taj Banjara lake along with zonal commissioner Praveenya, and directed the officials to ensure the lakes are maintained clean. She also asked the officials to develop walking tracks.