State government's ambitious plan to rejuvenate and beautify the Musi riverfront has encountered a setback. It has been reported that approximately 12,000 buildings and 200 parcels of open land, in addition to numerous encroachments, are obstructing the beautification project. These structures, including large apartment complexes, gated communities, and individual houses, have been established within the 50-meter buffer zone on both sides of the Musi river over several decades. The government faces the challenge of removing these encroachments. The Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd (MRDCL) has initiated a survey to identify properties situated within the 50-meter buffer zone, as well as determining land ownership. A joint survey by revenue and irrigation officials is anticipated to conclude by the end of this month. Government sources indicated that prior to 2009, the buffer zone for the Musi project was 30 meters. Subsequently, the GHMC and Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority allowed the construction of apartments within 50 meters in areas such as Attapur, Nagole, Ramanthapur, Malakpet, and Langar Houz. In areas like Chaderghat, Malakpet, and Karwan constituencies, where there are various community graveyards, numerous encroachments have been observed on the Musi riverbed. Senior officials involved in the survey utilized drone technology and Google Maps to ascertain the number of structures within the buffer zone. The next phase involves physically identifying these structures. The survey aims to gather details such as land ownership (whether private land, government land, endowments land, or wakf land), and the nature of the property (residential, commercial, worship place, or graveyard). Officials are also evaluating the type of construction (permanent, semi-permanent, multi-storey buildings) and the age of the buildings, as well as gathering information about the owners, their employment status, and financial condition. Once the survey is complete, a comprehensive report will be submitted to the government for compensation and rehabilitation purposes, stated a senior official from the municipal administration department. Private land and property owners will be eligible for compensation and rehabilitation, while families residing in huts and sheds on encroached riverbed land will be offered 2BHK houses. Sources mentioned that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is committed to revitalizing the Musi river, and the government is likely to announce a suitable compensation package. The CM plans to convene a meeting with Greater Hyderabad legislators to garner their support, particularly in the process of property acquisition, the source added.