Save HCU Forest: Why Students Are Fighting to Protect Hyderabad’s Green Lung
Save HCU Biodiversity: Why Hyderabad’s Students Are Protesting Against Land Clearance Save HCU Forest A Fight for Hyderabad’s Green Future H yderabad is at the center of a major environmental and student-led movement as protests erupt at Hyderabad Central University (HCU) . The Telangana government’s decision to clear 400 acres of ecologically rich land for commercial development has sparked outrage among students, environmentalists, and activists. But why is this happening now? Who is behind it, and why are students taking to the streets? This article explores the unfolding crisis, the legal battles, and the long-term consequences of losing this vital green space. Why is the HCU Land Being Taken? On April 1, 2025 , bulldozers and excavation machinery were brought to clear 400 acres of land near HCU. The Telangana government claims that this land legally belongs to the state and plans to auction it for an IT park and real esta...