Hyderabad: GHMC to launch Mega Sanitation Drive across 300 wards from today as the civic body rolled out a special cleanliness campaign on December 29. The drive will continue until January 31, 2026.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation began the campaign across all 300 wards following the recent delimitation. Officials said the drive aimed to clear old waste and strengthen public participation in Swachhata activities.
GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan said the initiative marked the first major sanitation effort after the reorganisation of wards. He said the drive focused on improving cleanliness while encouraging community involvement.
Mega Sanitation Drive targets waste hotspots
The Mega Sanitation Drive will begin today with the cleaning of foot overbridges. Subsequently, teams will cover flyovers, roadsides, dividers, central medians and kerbs. Later, the focus will shift to lakes, nalas, footpaths and public parks.
The drive will also focus on garbage vulnerable points, green waste and old waste. GHMC plans to turn such spots into selfie points using wall paintings, rangoli and plantations.
Schools will receive guidance on using separate waste bins and composting waste on-site. GHMC will impose spot fines for open urination, littering and illegal dumping. The civic body will also remove unclaimed scrap vehicles and unsafe public toilets.
In addition, GHMC will take up cleaning and plantation drives around public toilets. Karnan directed field staff to ensure complete ward clearance and smooth coordination during the campaign.