Hyderabad: R. V. Karnan directed civic officials to intensify the city sanitation drive across Hyderabad to transform the city into a cleaner and better-maintained urban centre.
The GHMC Commissioner issued the directions during a surprise field inspection in Tukkuguda on Sunday. The inspection formed part of the state government’s “Praja Palana – Pragathi Pranalika” initiative.
Karnan reviewed sanitation works and civic maintenance activities on the ground. He inspected conditions at the Tukkuguda junction and the Tukkuguda vegetable market.
During the visit, he closely examined the progress of ongoing cleanliness and waste management works under the city sanitation drive.
The Commissioner also interacted with field officials and sanitation workers. He reviewed the implementation of sanitation measures at the grassroots level.
City sanitation drive targets garbage points
Karnan instructed officials to prioritise the removal of Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) across the city.
He directed authorities to ensure the immediate removal of Construction and Demolition waste. According to him, officials should not allow such waste to accumulate in public areas.
The Commissioner also asked officials to maintain cleanliness along main roads, internal roads, parks, lakes, and government offices.
He stressed that maintaining hygiene in public spaces was essential for improving urban living conditions.
Karnan said officials and sanitation teams must work in coordination to strengthen the city sanitation drive across the Greater Hyderabad region.
City sanitation drive linked to Praja Palana programme
The Commissioner also reviewed the pending Integrated Market project in Tukkuguda during the inspection.
He directed officials to submit the required proposals immediately. This step would help authorities complete the construction work at the earliest.
During the visit, Karnan interacted with women sanitation workers and enquired about their working conditions and welfare.
He appreciated their dedication and acknowledged their important role in maintaining urban cleanliness.
The Commissioner also conveyed greetings to women sanitation workers on the occasion of International Women’s Day.