Archive · 21 Jan 2026
GHMC Intensifies Sanitation Drive in Hyderabad
The GHMC in Hyderabad is doing a big cleaning project to make the city cleaner.
The project started on December 29 and will end on January 31.
So far, they have cleaned 5,641 metric tonnes of waste, including regular garbage and construction debris.
The leaders are checking the work to make sure it's done well.
They also want people to help and learn about keeping the city clean.
The cleaning is happening in many places, like parks and bridges.
GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed intensified field inspections for the ongoing sanitation drive.
The special sanitation drive runs from December 29 to January 31, 2024.
5,641 metric tonnes of waste, including 4,243 metric tonnes of general waste and 1,398 metric tonnes of construction debris, have been cleared.
Sanitation efforts are being undertaken in 300 wards across 3,613 locations, including vulnerable garbage points, foot-over bridges, flyovers, and parks.
Public awareness campaigns are emphasized to promote community participation in maintaining cleanliness.
- Who
- GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan, Additional Commissioners, Zonal Commissioners, senior officials
- What
- Special mega sanitation drive
- When
- December 29, 2023 - January 31, 2024
- Where
- Greater Hyderabad, 300 wards, 3,613 locations
- Why
- To enhance sanitation and cleanliness in the city
- Drive Duration
- December 29, 2023 - January 31, 2024
- Total Waste Removed
- 5,641 metric tonnes
- General Waste Removed
- 4,243 metric tonnes
- Construction Debris Removed
- 1,398 metric tonnes
- Areas Covered
- 300 wards, 3,613 locations
