Prisons Department to join hands with HYDRAA to develop Cherlapally Lake in Hyderabad | Hyderabad News

HYDRAA engineering officers stated that as part of the rejuvenation project, a nearly 3-kilometer-long walking track would be built around the lake, along with pathways, mini-parks, trees, seating arrangements, and CCTV cameras.

They also said the Cherlapally Lake is connected to six chain lakes from Hakimpet and includes a diversion nala to prevent sewage from contaminating its waters.

Mishra met with A V Ranganath, Commissioner of HYDRAA, on Tuesday, and showed him videos of the lake situated on the Cherlapally jail premises. Ranganath instructed his team to rejuvenate the lake has promised to visit the lake soon.

“Earlier, Ameenpur Lake was rejuvenated by the Telangana Special Protection Force, which resulted in the return of migratory birds. Similarly, as part of our environmental consciousness, we have been doing a lot of things, and we believe this initiative serves to give back to society,” Mishra told Indianexpress.com.

The Prisons Department is reaching out to Industries in Cherlapally area to support the project as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR).

“At our open-air prison in Cherlapally, our inmates are already doing a lot. Besides our prisoners who work outside, we can also employ released prisoners along with our staff to develop and upkeep the lake. Once the community gets involved, they will be less likely not defile it. Our inmates will feel useful contributing to society,” the DG added.

During the meeting, Mishra lauded HYDRAA’s efforts in preserving and restoring the lakes, nalas, and government and public utility lands.

Officials from HYDRAA and the Prisons Department also attended the meeting.