UNESCO World Heritage City Tag For Hyderabad!

KCR government will make all efforts needed to bring the UNESCO World Heritage City tag for Hyderabad, said KT Rama Rao, Minister Municipal Administration and Urban Development.

After inaugurating the 17th Century Bansilalpet Stepwell that regained its original glory after decades due to a dedicated restoration project taken up by the government, Rama Rao said six step wells located in the Qutb Shahi Tombs were restored by the Aga Khan Foundation as well, and the effort was recognized by UNESCO.

Under the leadership of CM KCR, restoration of Moazzam Jahi Market, State Central Library, Khursheed Jah Devdi, Murgi Chowk, Shaikpet Sarai, and Mir Alam Mandi have been taken up, he said.

“The city is not all about a few concrete structures, steel bridges, buildings, flyovers, or underpasses. A city’s soul is all about its culture, heritage; it’s beautiful monuments. Unfortunately, we were unable to protect them for centuries,” the Minister said.

Gandipet Welfare Society (GWS) and The Rainwater Project, a social enterprise headed by Kalpana Ramesh, which also contributed to the revival of the water body, thanked the Minister for encouraging them.

At the stepwell, which was aesthetically illuminated, cultural programs were held, and a small idol of Lord Ganesha, a Shivling and other items found while removing debris and silt were displayed.