Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Ongole Municipality Prepares for 150th Anniversary Beautification Drive
Ongole is a city in India that is getting ready for a very special birthday.
It is turning 150 years old as a municipality, which is a kind of local government.
To celebrate, the city is going to get a big makeover.
A government officer called the Collector visited the city to see where improvements should be made.
The plan includes pretty arches at the entrances to the city and statues of important people.
There will also be colorful paintings showing the city's history, more trees and greenery, and art galleries.
A special wall honoring famous people connected to Ongole will be set up too.
Local leaders are helping to prepare the plan, which will be announced within three days.
The government office building called Prakasam Bhavan will also get repairs.
Everyone hopes the celebrations will give Ongole a lovely new look.
Ongole is set for a major beautification drive as the Ongole Municipality approaches its 150th anniversary next month.
Collector and special officer P. Rajababu toured the city on Saturday and inspected sites proposed for beautification and development works.
The plan includes welcome arches at major entry points, statues of prominent personalities, history-themed murals, more greenery, art galleries and a fame wall.
The plan will be prepared in consultation with the Ongole MP and the Ongole and Santhanuthalapadu MLAs and released within three days.
Necessary repairs will also be taken up at Prakasam Bhavan, the district administrative headquarters.
- Who
- P. Rajababu, Collector and special officer of the Ongole Municipal Corporation, accompanied by municipal commissioner T. Venkata Krishnayya and other officials including Municipal Engineer Yesaiah.
- What
- A beautification and development plan for Ongole ahead of the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Ongole Municipality, featuring welcome arches, statues, history-themed murals, more greenery, art galleries and a fame wall.
- When
- Inspected and announced on Saturday; the municipality completes 150 years by the end of September, with the anniversary celebrations scheduled for next month.
- Where
- Ongole city in Prakasam district, including major entry points, key junctions and Prakasam Bhavan, the district administrative headquarters.
- Why
- To mark the municipality's 150th anniversary, highlight the city's history and heritage, and give Ongole a distinctive new look.
- Event
- 150th anniversary of the formation of the Ongole Municipality
- Anniversary timing
- Municipality completes 150 years by the end of September; celebrations next month
- Proposed works
- Welcome arches, statues, history-themed murals, more greenery, art galleries, fame wall
- Plan release
- Within three days
- Consultations
- Ongole MP; Ongole and Santhanuthalapadu MLAs
- Repairs
- Prakasam Bhavan, the district administrative headquarters
- Inspection
- City tour by the Collector on Saturday
- Officials present
- Municipal commissioner T. Venkata Krishnayya, Municipal Engineer Yesaiah and others
