Hyderabad residents voiced concerns about illegal land grabs during a public forum on Monday, January 20th. The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency, known as HYDRAA, held its Praja Vani program, where citizens shared their worries directly with Commissioner AVRanganath. People reported illegal takeovers of public spaces, such as lakes, parks, and government lands. This program allowed residents to speak directly about how these encroachments affect their neighborhoods.
Many residents expressed their frustration about the loss of valuable community resources. They explained that these unlawful actions reduce green spaces and make life harder in their communities. One resident mentioned the unacceptable loss of lakes and parks due to illegal construction. Since HYDRAA’s main job is to protect public property, these concerns are a major focus for the agency. The Praja Vani program allows them to hear directly from the public to address these issues.
HYDRAA’s initiative shows their dedication to solving the encroachment problem. Commissioner AVRanganath stated they will carefully look into every complaint and take appropriate action. By gathering this information from citizens, HYDRAA plans to pinpoint areas most affected by the illegal activities. This knowledge will help them create strategies to reclaim these spaces and stop future illegal land grabs. This program is a positive step towards involving the community in protecting public lands and resources in Hyderabad.