Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Guntur to monitor streetlights rigorously
The Guntur Municipal Corporation is setting up a strong system to check all the streetlights in the city.
The commissioner, Puli Srinivasulu, has asked senior officers to inspect the streetlights at night.
They need to report how many lights are working and how many need fixing.
This is important to keep people safe and prevent crimes.
The officials have been warned to do their job properly, or they might face consequences.
Guntur Municipal Corporation is implementing a robust monitoring system for streetlights.
Department heads and senior officers are assigned special supervisory responsibilities for field-level inspections.
Night-time inspections are mandated to assess the condition of streetlights in each area.
Officials must submit reports detailing the total number of streetlights, functioning lights, and non-functioning/repair-required lights.
Proper maintenance of streetlights is emphasized for public safety, smooth night movement, and crime control.
- Who
- Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) officials and department heads
- What
- Implementation of a robust monitoring system for streetlights
- When
- Ongoing, with immediate effect
- Where
- Guntur, India
- Why
- To ensure public safety, facilitate smooth movement during night hours, and control crime
- Location
- Guntur, India
- Initiative
- Robust monitoring system for streetlights
- Responsible Authority
- Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC)
- Key Official
- Puli Srinivasulu (GMC Commissioner)
- Inspection Type
- Night-time inspections
- Report Requirements
- Total streetlights, functioning lights, non-functioning/repair-required lights
- Purpose
- Public safety, smooth night movement, crime control
- Consequence for Negligence
- Appropriate action against negligent officials