Action plan to expedite H-CITI Project work

In order to complete the H-CITI project work swiftly, M Dana Kishore, Principal Secretary of the State Municipal Administration and Urban Development department, instructed officials to prepare an action plan for fast-track implementation.
On Thursday, at the National Institute of Urban Management (NIUM), Dana Kishore provided guidance to officials regarding the fast commencement and completion of 38 road development and infrastructure projects, worth Rs 3,500 crore and junction beautification works worth Rs 150 crore under the H-CITI initiative in the Greater Hyderabad area.
The Principal Secretary also advised that the tendering process for the construction of six flyovers and underpasses around KBR Park, part of H-CITI Phase 1, be initiated immediately with a budget of Rs 1,230 crore. He instructed officials to provide a report on land acquisition and compensation related to the project.
Additionally, he emphasised relocating 4,100 electric poles obstructing 125 traffic junctions within three months to ensure the timely execution of junction development and beautification works.
To expedite the work, the Principal Secretary recommended setting up an H-CITI Project Implementation Inter-Departmental Coordination Committee with representatives from Engineering, Traffic Police, Electricity, Water Board, Telecom, Town Planning and other government departments concerned. This committee will help ensure smooth coordination among all stakeholders. He further directed engineers to design road development plans for each project and evaluate existing utilities at the work sites, ensuring that necessary relocations occur before agency work commences.