GHMC 2025 roundup: Rs 2,706-crore infra push with flyovers, flood control, 7-Star sanitation boost

Hyderabad: Underscoring its focus on strengthening urban infrastructure, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) took up 9,993 engineering works worth Rs 2,706.32 crore during FY 2025–26, completing nearly half of them, with road upgrades, storm water management and major flyover projects emerging as key highlights of the year.

Roads and traffic safety

Road works dominated GHMC’s engineering agenda, with 4,141 road projects sanctioned across the city.

As part of the Road Safety Drive-2025, civic teams repaired 23,091 potholes, carried out catch pit repairs, replaced damaged covers and undertook central median repairs at multiple locations to improve commuter safety and driving conditions.

Stormwater drainage and flood mitigation

Stormwater management recorded steady progress, with 949 works initiated across GHMC’s 1,302-km stormwater drain network.

Under the Strategic Nala Development Programme (SNDP) Phase-II, several large-scale nala works moved into execution, supported by substantial Central funding aimed at reducing urban flooding and improving drainage capacity.

Flyovers and ROBs ease congestion

Major infrastructure projects were completed and opened to the public during the year, including the PJR Flyover, Falaknuma Road Over Bridge (ROB) and Aramgarh Flyover, providing significant relief from traffic congestion in key corridors and improving connectivity across the city.

H-CITI high-impact projects

To accelerate the pace of urban development, 32 H-CITI projects were grounded under the Engineering Infrastructure Section. These projects are designed to fast-track high-impact civic infrastructure and enhance the overall quality of urban services in Hyderabad.

Sanitation takes centre stage

Sanitation and solid waste management remained GHMC’s top priority during the year. The city secured 6th rank in Swachh Survekshan 2025, achieved a 7-Star Garbage Free City rating, Water+ and ODF re-certifications, and won the ‘Promising Swachh Shehar of Telangana’ award.

To strengthen waste processing, GHMC commissioned a 24 MW RDF-based Waste-to-Energy Plant (Phase-II) and a 1,000 TPD RDF manufacturing plant at Jawaharnagar.

A 300 TPD bio-methanation plant is under construction, while a BIO-CNG plant at Khaitalapur was handed over to HIMSW, taking the city’s total waste processing capacity to 10,000 TPD.

Enforcement and grievance redressal also saw improvement, with 10,752 challans issued generating Rs 2.34 crore and over 99 per cent sanitation-related complaints resolved.

Dedicated engineering staff have been posted in each circle to monitor solid waste operations. GHMC has also launched a Mega Special Sanitation Drive, focusing on bulk garbage, legacy waste and removal of abandoned vehicles, while urging citizens to report violations through WhatsApp, call centre or local field staff.

Boost to waste processing infrastructure

Two new 500 TPD Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste plants at Shamshabad and Tummukunta became operational, while pre-processing facilities are under progress at Khaitalapur, Jagadgirigutta and Deepthi Sri Nagar.

Cleaner air, smarter mobility

Sustained interventions led to a significant improvement in air quality, with PM10 levels dropping from 110 μg/m³ in 2017–18 to 81 μg/m³ in 2024–25.

The city implemented 400 Adaptive Traffic Signals under the Intelligent Traffic Management System and established 150 EV charging stations across 10 TGSRTC depots in coordination with TGREDCO.

Public health and food safety enforcement

Food safety inspections intensified in 2025, with 9,656 inspections, 3,499 samples lifted and Rs 14.84 lakh in penalties imposed. Awareness initiatives included 145 trainings, 4,673 tests and 123 outreach programmes through Food Safety on Wheels vehicles.

The Standing Committee sanctioned Rs 5 crore for a Basic Food Testing Laboratory at KPHB Colony. Vital statistics for the year showed 2.01 lakh births and 83,936 deaths within GHMC limits.

Key public health initiatives planned for 2026 include a fully functional Metropolitan Surveillance Unit, animal shelters in all zones, vehicle-mounted fogging machines in all 300 wards and completion of the Civil Registration Portal migration.

Veterinary care and vector control

GHMC sanctioned Rs 3.77 crore for animal shelters at Fathullaguda, Katedhan and Mahadevpur, while an Animal Crematorium at Kukatpally Zone is ready for inauguration.

As part of institutional safety measures, over 2,897 stray dogs were removed from identified premises, alongside extensive awareness campaigns.

Vector-borne disease control yielded results, with dengue cases declining by 30 per cent, from 2,806 in 2024 to 1,977 in 2025, supported by GIS-enabled surveillance and intensive anti-larval operations.

Lakes, flood control and environment

Eleven lake development works worth Rs 16.07 crore were sanctioned, while four major projects costing Rs 291.86 crore were approved under the Urban Flood Risk Management Programme to strengthen flood resilience.

Digital governance and revenue growth

GIS mapping using drone surveys covered 650 sq. km, with 14 lakh properties mapped and over 1.02 lakh new or under-assessed properties identified. Integration of property tax and electricity data yielded Rs 7.40 crore in additional revenue.

Property tax collections between April and December 2025 stood at Rs 1,512.54 crore, marking an 8 per cent increase over the previous year. All property tax services are now fully online.

Urban biodiversity push

Under Vanamahotsavam, GHMC achieved 25 lakh plantations, developed 40 new parks, enhanced median and flyover greenery, and introduced plastic recycling pilots and cashless ticketing in parks.

Call for citizen participation

With the merger of 27 urban local bodies, GHMC has expanded to 300 wards, 60 circles and 12 zones.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan emphasised that maintaining cleanliness and civic order requires active citizen participation, urging residents to adopt responsible waste disposal practices and care for public spaces to build a healthier Hyderabad together.