Hyderabad, Nov.15 (NSS): As part of their international study tour, the Telangana Legislative delegation visited the Han river and Cheonggyecheon stream in Seoul, South Korea on Friday.
The delegation, led by Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Legislative Council Chairman Gutta Sukhender Reddy, Deputy Chairman Banda Prakash Mudiraj and Legislature Secretary Dr. V. Narasimha Charyulu, explored how these water bodies were transformed into key urban landmarks.
Local officials briefed the delegation about the Han river’s remarkable transformation. Once heavily polluted, the river underwent a comprehensive purification process initiated two decades ago by the South Korean government. This effort, coupled with the development of essential infrastructure and beautification of its surroundings, has turned the Han River into a thriving tourist destination.
Similarly, the Cheonggyecheon stream has witnessed significant growth in tourism following the establishment of modern infrastructure along its banks. Local residents and business owners shared insights with the Telangana delegation, emphasising how these initiatives have spurred economic and cultural vibrancy in the area.
Drawing a parallel, Speaker Prasad Kumar remarked that the Han River’s earlier state closely resembled the current condition of Hyderabad’s Musi River. He expressed optimism that the Telangana government’s ongoing Musi River rejuvenation and beautification projects would similarly transform it into a pristine river and a prominent tourist attraction for Hyderabad.
The visit to South Korea is part of the Telangana delegation’s broader study tour, which followed their participation in the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Conference held in Sydney, Australia. Prior to arriving in South Korea, the delegation visited New Zealand and Japan to study urban development and legislative practices in these countries.
