Hyderabad: The fifth Standing Committee of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), chaired by Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, met on Thursday, September 12, to review development initiatives and approved 14 proposals.
During the meeting, the Mayor highlighted the importance of collaboration among committee members to support the city’s growth.
Key approvals included a project for widening a 100-foot road from Bandlaguda Junction to Errakunta Junction under the Strategic Road Development Plan (SRDP). This project involves acquiring 44 properties at an estimated cost of Rs 20 crore.
Additionally, the committee approved the widening of a 60-meter road from the Lothkunta railway bridge to the Alwal Railway Over Bridge, based on feasibility studies under the Road Development Plan (RDP). This project requires the acquisition of 107 properties.
The committee also greenlit the construction of a bridge connecting Secunderabad and Sitaphalmandi railway stations using the box-pushing method, with a budget of Rs 19.74 crore.
Furthermore, it approved the construction of a multi-purpose function hall in NBT Nagar, Banjara Hills, at a cost of Rs 3.85 crore.
The committee also authorized the construction of a pet animal crematorium on a 500-yard plot in Gopanpally, Serilingampally zone. Funded by the Raga Foundation, the facility will be maintained by them for three years.
Additionally, the construction of stormwater RCC box drains at Kudi Kunta Surplus Nala in Majid Banda, Serilingampally zone, was approved with a budget of Rs 3.96 crore.
The committee approved the installation of injection borewell recharge and rainwater harvesting structures in several parks within Circle 20 of the Serilingampally zone. These projects will be carried out by the Water Aid Organisation at five designated locations as part of their corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Multi-Level Smart Parking at KBR: The committee approved the creation of a multi-level smart parking facility for cars and bikes at KBR Park Entry-1. The project was awarded to the Navanirman Association, which offered the highest bid for a 10-year term.
Community Coordinator Pay Scale: According to GO 827 MA&UD (UBS), the salary for 90 community coordinators and organizers employed by GHMC will be raised to Rs 24,280–Rs 72,850, effective January 1, 2023.
MOU with Malligavad Foundation: GHMC signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Malligavad Foundation for the rejuvenation of Kaidamma Kunta in Hafeezpet. The project will be carried out under corporate social responsibility (CSR) for six months.
Urban Forest in Serilingampally: An MOU was signed with the Thuvakkam Welfare Association to develop an urban forest spanning 43,600 square feet at KSR Layout, Serilingampally, over a three-year period.
Financial Plan and LED Streetlights: The committee approved the GHMC income and expenditure plan for June 2024 to July 2024. It also authorized the procurement of 15,500 new LED streetlights of varying wattages, with a total budget of Rs 2.98 crore, and requested short tenders for this purchase.
GHMC Commissioner Amrapali Kata, along with committee members and officials, attended the meeting.
