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UoH students protest Telangana Government’s plan to auction 400 acres of university land
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) Students Union held a large protest on March 13, 2025, against the Telangana government's decision to auction 400 acres of university land in Kancha Gachibowli. The protest, attended by students, staff, and environmental activists, opposed the auction due to its impact on the area's biodiversity. The land, which includes ecologically sensitive areas like the mushroom rock formation, is crucial for the campus's environment and biodiversity. The Students Union demanded the auction's immediate cancellation. An online petition with over 10,500 signatures and the ‘Save City Forests Collective’ have also emerged, highlighting the land's importance as a 'green lung' and vital natural space. The Telangana government plans to auction the land as part of a resource mobilization plan, with the TSIIC already releasing an RFP for a master plan.07:03 PM Mar 13, 2025 IST