CSR cover used to encroach over 100 acres of lake land in Hyderabad: HYDRAA
TNN / Jun 08, 2026, 00:53 (IST)
Hyderabad's lakes are facing a serious threat as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects are allegedly being used to mask encroachments on Full Tank Level (FTL) land. Authorities have reclaimed nearly 100 acres, valued at over Rs 10,000 crore, from developers who used restoration efforts as a cover for illegal construction and land grabbing, impacting vital water bodies.