HYDERABAD: A couple of decades after then Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao took up measures to improve Tank Bund and its surroundings, municipal administration and urban development minister K.T. Rama Rao has embarked on a major beautification programme on the 2.2-km stretch of arterial road.
Under his leadership, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has laid flamed granite stones on the footpaths at an estimated cost of Rs14.5 crore. This apart, the municipal authority set up specially-designed cast iron railing, grills, and aligned designer lamp posts resembling heritage lighting to enhance its aesthetic look.
Also, street furniture, kiosks, and decorative lightings are being set up at a cost of Rs 12.5 crore. Overall the project cost is estimated around Rs 38 crore
During N.T. Rama Rao’s tenure, road widening and beautification of the Tank Bund took place in 1987-88 with the installation of statues of 33 renowned personalities, fountains and coloured…