| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 19 July 2024 |
| Jurisdiction | Telangana Core Urban Region (TCUR), including Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri, and Sangareddy districts up to Outer Ring Road (ORR) |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent department | Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Government of Telangana |
| Footnotes | |
| HYDRAA has three wings: Asset Protection, Disaster Management, and Logistics Support. It is responsible for disaster response, asset protection, encroachment removal, inspection, and coordination with other agencies | |
The Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) is a statutory body in Hyderabad responsible for the protection of public property and disaster management in the city. [1] It was formed in July 2024 by reorganising the city's Enforcement Vigilance and Disaster Management Department (EV&DM). Senior Indian Police Service officer Inspector-General AV Ranganath was appointed as its Commissioner the same month. [2]
As Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy was vocal against residential and commercial builders encroaching on lakes and other public property.
The Government of Telangana established the agency by way of an order on 19 July 2024. [3]
The HYDRAA consists of three wings; namely, the Asset Protection Wing, Disaster Management Wing and the Logistics Support Wing. [3]
The Asset Protection Wing is tasked with protecting government assets and public property such as parks, open spaces, playgrounds, lakes, carriageways, and footpaths and Advertisements from encroaching structures. It coordinates with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and the two police forces in the city (the Hyderabad City Police and Cyberabad Police) to carry out its duties. [3]
The Disaster Management Wing deals with disaster response and operates a Disaster Response Force (DRF) to manage and respond to disasters. It cooperates with national and regional disaster response agencies like the National Disaster Response Force and the Telangana Disaster Response and Fire Service, the state's fire brigade. [3]
The Logistics Support Wing carries out staff recruitment and administrative duties for the agency. [3]
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) inaugurated its first dedicated police station on 8 May 2025, at Buddha Bhavan in Secunderabad. Spread over 10,500 square feet, the station is headed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police and staffed with 6 inspectors, 12 sub-inspectors, and 30 constables specifically deputed to handle cases related to land encroachments, forgery, damage to public property, and disaster response within HYDRAA’s jurisdiction. To support its enforcement and rapid response duties, the station is equipped with a fleet of 70 vehicles, including DCMs, Scorpio cars, and motorcycles. This specialized police station enables quicker registration and investigation of cases involving illegal occupation and damage to government assets such as lakes, parks, roads, and drainage systems.[ citation needed ]
The establishment of the HYDRAA police station strengthens the agency’s mandate to protect public property and prevent urban flooding caused by blocked drainage and encroachments. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy emphasized the importance of firm action against wealthy encroachers while urging compassion for vulnerable populations affected by removals. He also announced plans to expand the HYDRAA policing system across Telangana, setting up similar stations in all districts to intensify surveillance and enforcement against land-related crimes. This development marks a significant step in Hyderabad’s efforts to safeguard its heritage, improve civic management, and enhance disaster preparedness. [4]
A toll-free number 1070 has been made available to receive complaints related to HYDRAA.
Additional Helpline Numbers
Residents within the Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad limits may report issues related to the protection of government and public property by calling 8712406899. Complaints can also be supplemented with photos or videos via WhatsApp.
In the event of natural disasters such as heavy rainfall, urban flooding, or fire incidents, the public is advised to contact emergency helplines at 8712406901 and 9000113667 for immediate assistance. [5]
On 24th August 2024, HYDRAA demolished the N-Convention owned by Actor Nagarjuna . [6]