Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Vijayawada Prepares Special Drainage System for National Saras Fair
The Saras fair is expected to bring many visitors to Vijayawada.
It is scheduled to start on October 13.
The city corporation is making a special drainage system for the fair.
This system will help wastewater flow away instead of collecting in puddles.
Officials may add underground drains where they are needed.
Teams will check the drains and deal with problems.
Sanitation and health workers will also remove waste regularly.
These steps are meant to keep the fairgrounds clean and comfortable for visitors.
The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation is setting up special drainage at the national-level Saras fair, which begins October 13.
The system is intended to prevent wastewater stagnation and support hygienic conditions.
Commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra inspected arrangements in Bhavanipuram on Saturday.
He directed engineering officials to provide underground drainage where needed and monitor the system regularly.
Sanitation and health teams were asked to remove waste regularly and keep the fairgrounds and nearby areas clean.
- Who
- The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, led in the arrangements by commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra.
- What
- A special drainage system and related sanitation measures are being prepared for the Saras fair.
- When
- The fair is scheduled to begin on October 13; the inspection took place on Saturday.
- Where
- The fair site in Bhavanipuram, Vijayawada.
- Why
- To prevent wastewater stagnation, maintain hygiene, safeguard public health, and avoid inconvenience to visitors.
- Event
- National-level Saras fair
- Start date
- October 13
- Location
- Bhavanipuram, Vijayawada
- Lead official
- VMC commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra
- Drainage measures
- Special drainage network, with underground drainage wherever necessary
- Other preparations
- Regular waste removal, cleanliness checks, and coordination among departments