Opinion: Hyderabad’s lungs under threat — KBR Park must be integral to urban planning

KBR Park in Hyderabad is under threat from bulldozing, contradicting the city's environmental goals. The park is a biodiversity hotspot and carbon sink, mitigating climate stress and safeguarding public health. It is also a vital green space for groundwater recharge and cooling the city. Environmentalists and civil society groups are questioning whether development should prioritize concrete infrastructure over preserving ecological commons that sustain human life.