Hydras Landmark Achievements And Future Plans: Commissioner Ranganath

• General

• December 28, 2024

Hydra Commissioner Ranganath unveiled prominent performances and future plans for the organization as he released the annual report of Hydra. Talking about the commitment in an effort, he said during the media conference on Saturday, Hydra has been able to conserve 200 acres of government land and has promoted more awareness among the masses towards Full Tank Level or FTL, buffer areas and illegal constructions. According to him, it has made the incoming purchasers exercise more caution in buying new plots and flats.

Key Accomplishments of Hydra

• Conservation Activities:
  • ​Protected 8 ponds and 12 parks.
  • Pond boundary and buffer zone establishment through high technology.
  • Coordinates with NRSE for obtaining satellite images and aerial shots through drones.
• Geo-Fencing Activities:
  • ​Geo-fencing for government lands has been done.
  • Image collection from 2000 till 2024 has been prepared for ponds with proper documentation.
• Public Outreach
  • ​5,800 complaints were addressed while strengthening the trust of people in Hydra operations.

Land and Flood Protection Focus

Ranganath explained Hydra's focus on safeguarding government land, ponds, and parks. He also made it clear that the group is not demolitions-centric but plays an important role in the protection of public property. The company is also undertaking flood control measures to minimize the danger.

Hydra is working with Kirloskar on illegal constructions around drains and tackling the wrong notions about the organization's objective. "Our motto is protect and preserve, not just demolition," said Ranganath.

Future Initiatives and Technological Improvements

Hydra has also planned the following future initiatives to improve its services:

• Weather Monitoring:
  • ​Applied to the government for acquiring Doppler radar to carry out weather forecasting accurately.
• Public Communication:
  • ​Proposes establishing an FM channel that provides real-time weather forecasting as well as other relevant information to the public.