The plans to develop Cherlapally lake in Medchal Malkajgiri were discussed by Hyderabad Disaster Response & Asset Protection Agency’s (HYDRAA) Commissioner, A.V. Ranganath and Director General of Prisons Soumya Mishra.
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The Cherlapally Tank in Kapra mandal of Medchal Malkajgiri district may soon be developed as a tourist and holiday destination with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
Hyderabad Disaster Response & Asset Protection Agency’s (HYDRAA) Commissioner, A.V.Ranganath, visited the lake on Thursday (June 19, 2025) after receiving an invitation from the Director General of Prisons Soumya Mishra.
Both the officials discussed the possibility of modernising and beautifying the lake, spread over 58 acres. They inspected the inlet and outlet of the lake, and discussed works such as completion of fencing around the lake, strengthening of the bund and developing a pathway. For safety, solar lighting and CCTV cameras may be provided, they said, and explored the ways to ensure channelling of fresh water into the lake.
Water body receives surplus water from chain linked lakes
Mr. Ranganath instructed the Irrigation engineers at HYDRAA to prepare a detailed project report with regard to the works. The water body receives surplus water from the chain linked lakes of Nagireddy Kunta, Kapra Lake, Mothukula Kunta and Bison Kunta, a statement from HYDRAA informed. It also has a sewage diversion channel. A walking track of three kilometres will be developed around the lake, along with mini parks, trees, and seating facilities.
Ms. Mishra informed Mr. Ranganath that representatives of industries in Cherlapally industrial area are ready to fund the development of the lake, and requested a comprehensive report with segment wise expenditure components. Local Revenue, Irrigation and GHMC officials too joined the tour of the lake located in close proximity to the Cherlapally Jail.
Published – June 20, 2025 12:10 pm IST