Hyderabad College Girls To Get Electric Scooters As Telangana Targets Pollution In CURE Region

Telangana unveils electric scooters for college girls, details Musi River rejuvenation, pollution controls, and measures to boost women leadership in Hyderabad, aiming for safer, cleaner growth and sustainable urban development.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on 8 March said the Telangana government will soon supply electric scooters to college-going girl students in Hyderabad’s Core Urban Region Economy area. The initiative, linked to a Congress election promise, targets rising pollution and seeks to place women at the centre of Telangana’s economic expansion.

During a Women’s Day event at Praja Bhavan, A. Revanth Reddy linked the scooter distribution scheme with wider plans for a greener Hyderabad. The Telangana government expects the programme to reduce student dependence on petrol vehicles and to support cleaner mobility. The chief minister said women must help drive the city’s shift towards sustainable growth.

Telangana government plans on Musi Rejuvenation Project

The chief minister also addressed criticism of the Musi Rejuvenation Project and accused opposition parties of exploiting public anxiety. A. Revanth Reddy urged political groups and civic organisations to back the plan, which aims to clean the Musi River and upgrade nearby localities. He said women should help steer Hyderabad towards a $3-trillion urban economy.

A. Revanth Reddy announced that details of the Musi Rejuvenation Project will be presented on 13 March. The Telangana government intends to clarify issues around displacement and rehabilitation during this briefing. Alongside river clean-up, authorities plan to install a large Mahatma Gandhi statue as part of broader development efforts along the riverfront.

Telangana government measures on electric vehicles and pollution

The chief minister outlined several pollution-control steps for the CURE area. Proposals include restricting single-use plastic and replacing petrol and diesel autorickshaws with electric vehicles. Telangana State Road Transport Corporation buses may also shift to electric power. Red and orange category industries could be moved outside the Outer Ring Road to reduce emissions within Hyderabad.

A. Revanth Reddy said the Telangana government is waiving taxes on electric vehicle purchases to speed up the transition. He warned that Hyderabad risks turning into a "red zone" like Delhi and other metros without firm action. The administration wants public cooperation to limit new encroachments, while aiming to upgrade the city to international urban standards.

The Telangana government has also framed a support package for families affected by the Musi project. Constructions within a 50-metre buffer from the river face demolition under current rules. Authorities have offered seven acres of land and funds for an apartment complex with flats matching existing sizes for those displaced.

A. Revanth Reddy said authorities would ensure that compensation is accessible before relocation. "We also said the money would be deposited in advance in a bank account for construction at an alternative location," he said. The chief minister asked residents to work with officials so that rehabilitation proceeds without further encroachments along the river.

Telangana government focus on women’s safety and leadership

A. Revanth Reddy stated that gender bias persists even in developed countries, naming the United States as an example. The Telangana government, according to the chief minister, is giving priority to women officers in the IAS, IPS and other senior posts. A woman officer in the State Intelligence Bureau was credited with ensuring the surrender of 700 Maoists.

The chief minister said Telangana will create a platform for complaints about false propaganda on social media. Committees will also examine workplace harassment cases involving women. A. Revanth Reddy stressed that no state or country can advance without women’s financial independence. He said the scooter scheme, pollution-control steps and Musi project together aim to secure safer, cleaner growth for Hyderabad.