Hyderabad's forgotten historical buildings to become a tourist hubs

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced on Friday a major initiative to develop the historical buildings along Hyderabad’s Musi river into prime tourist attractions. This ambitious project is part of a broader effort to revive and promote the region's rich heritage.

Reddy emphasized the government's commitment to preserving the city’s cultural landmarks and called on industrialists to support this cause. "We are dedicated to enhancing the tourism sector while maintaining our focus on welfare," he stated.

The Telangana state tourism department has entered into an agreement with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to restore several ancient stepwells in Hyderabad, according to an official release. The CM highlighted that the Musi Riverfront development project is a pivotal part of this heritage revival.

Criticizing the previous administration for neglecting Hyderabad's historical buildings, many of which are now in poor condition, Reddy announced plans to renovate the old assembly building. The Legislative Council is expected to move to these refurbished premises soon.

In addition, the preservation of the old Osmania General Hospital is underway, and a new hospital building will be constructed at Goshamahal stadium.

Industrialists have shown support for this initiative, with several stepping forward to adopt and restore ancient stepwells in the city. Infosys has taken on the renovation of the Mahalaka stepwell in Osmania University, Sai Life will adopt the Manchirevula stepwell, and Bharat Biotech will restore the Salar Jung and Ammapalli wells.

This collaborative effort between the government and the private sector aims to transform Hyderabad's forgotten heritage into vibrant tourist destinations, preserving the city's cultural legacy for future generations.