At a meeting held at the GHMC headquarters on Wednesday, the GHMC standing committee approved 11 major proposals.
During the meeting chaired by mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, the committee approved the transfer of maintenance responsibilities of 25 lakes to private companies under the CSR initiative, including Malkam Cheruvu to Aparna Construction Industries Private Limited.
Additionally, the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) will be responsible for maintaining the central median between Mindspace Junction and Gachibowli Rolling Hills as part of the CSR initiative.
Additionally, Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation Ltd (TS REDCO) approved the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at 14 locations. As part of the revenue sharing Michvalli agreement, 1 rupee is paid for every three KWH units.
To develop Nagireddy Kunta in Yapral, the committee approved Rs 2.19 crore. The lease for the SBI branch at GHMC headquarters has been extended for a further three years.
Developing a model corridor from Moghal Engineering College to Durga Nagar Junction in Rajendranagar circle was approved by the committee for a cost of Rs 6 crore.
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GHMC urges eco-friendly Ganesh idols for Vinayaka Chaturthi
In an appeal to the city’s residents, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) asked them to install eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols during Vinayaka Chaturthi.
GHMC South (Charminar) zone officers raised awareness among devotees at Sri Bhagyalakshmi Temple at historic Charminar about the installation of clay Ganesh idols.
Near Charminar, officers installed a clay Ganesh idol along with a hoarding highlighting the benefits of clay idols. They highlighted the benefits of clay idols during an awareness campaign, saying they would not adversely affect the environment, in contrast to idols made of plaster of Paris (PoP).
In order to educate the people about clay Ganesh idols, the GHMC has started a circle-wise awareness program.
