GHMC steps up sanitation drive after Deepavali

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has undertaken a special sanitation drive across various parts of the city to clear firecracker waste and garbage left behind after Diwali celebrations.

The civic body also initiated a month-long special sanitation drive in the city, against the backdrop of Hyderabad’s recurring sanitation and drainage challenges.

As part of the initiative, extensive sanitation operations were carried out across all 30 circles of GHMC. GHMC sanitation teams were deployed to remove firecracker remnants, burnt paper, cardboard, plastic materials and other waste accumulated during the festive celebrations.

Special attention was given to roadsides, internal roads, junctions, open spaces and other public areas to restore cleanliness and maintain hygienic conditions in residential localities.

Sanitation staff were instructed to ensure the prompt collection and proper disposal of accumulated waste, besides regularly monitoring sanitation conditions in the areas. Furthermore, starting from Monday, the GHMC has also launched a month-long special drive till December 5 with the objective of making Hyderabad cleaner and greener.

The campaign aims to improve public hygiene, strengthen garbage collection and disposal systems, ensure cleaner roads and public spaces, and promote responsible waste management. GHMC commissioner RV Karnan said that under the initiative, the civic body is focusing on visible improvements in sanitation through coordinated efforts and greater public participation.

Residents are expected to play an active role by avoiding littering, segregating household waste and disposing of garbage responsibly. The campaign also emphasises the importance of maintaining clean surroundings and protecting the urban environment.

Under Week-1 Theme, ‘Visible Cleanliness’, the GHMC has undertaken extensive sanitation activities. Special sanitation activities were carried out focusing on improving visible cleanliness and maintaining public spaces. The sanitation teams undertook cleaning of footpaths, ramps and Underpasses. Furthermore, unauthorised posters and banners were removed and other junctions to improve the city's appearance and prevent defacement of public properties. Road divider sweeping and footpath sweeping activities were also conducted as part of the special drive.

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M M Farooqui, senior correspondent with interest in writing a range of stories about Hyderabad and its Purana Sheher. An experienced journalist specializing in departments including Heritage, Transport, Municipal Corporation, Majlis among others with over six years of writing expertise. When not immersed in writing, he can be found spending time in eating Hyderabadi cuisines, Mughlai, Chinese, exploring new things and listening to songs and qawwalis. Farooqui is an accomplished writer with a passion for writing with six years of experience, he has honed his craft in various genres. Farooqui’s diverse family history and embracing cultures have enriched his writing with unique perspectives.

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