Telangana's Charlapally Lake to get a makeover: Prison campus turns green hub; walking path, solar lights, and CSR push planned

HYDERABAD: Charlapally lake, located within the premises of the central prison, is set for a major facelift with plans to transform it into a clean freshwater body and recreational space.

On Thursday, HYDRAA commissioner AV Ranganath and director general of prisons Soumya Mishra visited the lake to assess its potential, accompanied by officials from the revenue, irrigation, GHMC, and prisons departments. Spread across 58 acres, the lake holds limited water but is relatively clean. Officials noted its potential for biodiversity and public use, provided it is maintained systematically. Proposed developments include fencing, bund strengthening, a 3-km walking path, seating areas, greenery, solar lighting, and CCTV surveillance. Local industries have expressed interest in supporting the project under CSR. A detailed project report will soon be prepared to assess costs.