Reforms underway to transform Kurnool as garbage-free city
On Friday, he inspected dump yards in Gargeyapuram and Joharapuram and later held a review meeting with Municipal Commissioner P Vishwanath and other officials at the Municipal Corporation office.
Speaking to the media, Pattabhiram said that a 100% door-to-door waste collection system will soon be implemented and that 91 electric vehicles have been tendered for garbage collection, which are expected to be operational within two to three months. He further added that legacy and solid waste management plants at Joharapuram and Gargeyapuram dump yards are being closely monitored, with suitable directions issued to officials.
A 15-megawatt waste-to-energy plant is also being developed at the Joharapuram dump yard and efforts are being made to expedite its completion. To improve waste transportation, a Garbage Transport System (GTS) will soon be introduced, for which two vehicles have already been sanctioned. Kurnool currently generates around 200–220 tonnes of waste daily, and a tender has been floated to construct a waste-to-energy plant covering nearby towns and rural areas as well.
Pattabhiram emphasised that approximately four lakh tonnes of compost fertiliser will be produced next year and distributed to farmers through 50 marketing agencies. The construction of waste processing facilities and energy plants will be fast-tracked. He expressed hope that Kurnool would achieve a strong ranking in the upcoming Swachh Survekshan.
Preference will be given to CLAP auto drivers in the newly-introduced electric vehicles. He also assured that action will be taken against those involved in past irregularities and corruption, following thorough investigations. Additional Commissioner RGV Krishna, Deputy Commissioner Satish Reddy, In-charge SE Shesha Sai and public health officer Dr Vishweshwar Reddy were among those present at the event.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
7 hours ago
- Indian Express
Mohali mayor slams state govt, MLA over crippling finances, demands urgent relief
Mayor Amarjit Singh Jeeti Sidhu has launched a political attack on the Punjab government and local MLA Kulwant Singh, holding them responsible for the dire financial crisis facing the corporation. Despite the worsening economic condition of the civic body, Sidhu alleged that funds due to the Municipal Corporation from various government departments are being deliberately withheld. 'Over Rs 50 crore is pending from GMADA and PSPCL, and another Rs 7 crore in property tax arrears is stuck with different departments,' the mayor told The Indian Express. The mayor stated, 'We are struggling to even pay salaries to employees at times. Tenders for development projects get delayed, and payments for completed works are stuck.' Recalling better days, Sidhu noted, 'When Mohali was a council, it was classified as A-grade, whereas Kharar and Zirakpur were B and C-grade, respectively. But now, despite Mohali becoming a Municipal Corporation, those councils continue to function independently and are financially healthier.' He said that Kharar currently holds over Rs 400 crore, and Zirakpur has nearly Rs 700 crore in funds, while the Mohali MC is left cash-strapped. 'In Kharar and Zirakpur, property-related services like map approvals, transfers, and NOCs are still handled by their respective councils, which also collect the associated fees. But in Mohali, all these services are handled by GMADA, which sells land worth crores but doesn't even release the corporation's rightful share.' The mayor pointed out that GMADA alone owes the Mohali MC Rs 32 crore. Raising concerns over the deteriorating infrastructure, Sidhu warned, 'Mohali is facing multiple issues, the most critical being stormwater drainage. Solving this will require over Rs 200 crore.' He mentioned that he had written several letters to officials and even the Chief Minister, yet no action has been taken, nor has any special grant been issued for Mohali. 'For development works alone, Mohali needs a grant of at least Rs 500 crore,' he asserted. Sidhu said, 'If urgent steps are not taken to address Mohali's pressing problems, the city's condition will worsen drastically and for that, the Punjab government will be fully responsible.'
India.com
11 hours ago
- India.com
Mercedes Damaged Due To Waterlogging: Ghaziabad Businessman Demands Rs 10 Lakh From Municipal Corporation
When it rains, urban cities often get flooded. Be it national capital Delhi, neighbouring Ghaziabad or Gurugram, be it Maharashtra or Chennai, its all same when it pours. Several vehicles often get damaged due to waterlogging and flooded roads. However, this time, a man is demanding accountability. In an interesting turn of events, a Ghaziabad-based man has demanded Rs 10 lakhs from the city's Municipal Corporation - Rs 5 lakh for damage to his Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d due to waterlogging and Rs 5 lakh for mental agony and harassment. Vasundhara resident Amit Kishore said in his legal notice to the civic body that his car suffered heavy internal damage after being submerged in rainwater that flooded the roads on July 23. Kishore alleged that the civic body's 'inaction and mismanagement' has led to the waterlogging, reported News18. According to the legal notice, Kishore's luxury car broke down in rising floodwaters while he was returning home from Lajpat Nagar through Sahibabad. The vehicle had to be lifted by a crane and taken to a service centre in Noida. He claimed that the repair expenses amounted to Rs 5 lakh. In addition to seeking compensation for the damage, Kishore is also demanding Rs 5 lakh more for the 'mental agony and harassment' he endured. #Ghaziabad businessman Amit Kishore's Mercedes car got submerged in the waterlogged road after the rains and the car got damaged. The car was sent to a service center in Noida and it cost 5 lakhs. Now Amit Kishore has sent a legal notice to the Municipal Commissioner and demanded… — Sainidan. Ex. Judicial Officer (@Sainidan1) July 29, 2025 Kishore has given a fortnight to the civic body to respond in writing, failing which legal proceedings would be initiated. In his notice, the businessman alleged that the roads were flooded due to blocked drainage systems, uncleaned drains/nalis and illegal encroachments. However, the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation was in no mood to take the allegations lightly. The civic body termed Kishore a professional complainant. The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation rejected the allegations and launched a counterattack. It alleged that Kishor is trying to tarnish the image of the corporation for personal reasons. The corporation said in a statement that the photo of the vehicle shown by Amit Kishore in his complaint, which had a Delhi number, clearly showed that there was no water even on the tyres. "It has not been certified by any expert that the vehicle was broken down due to rainwater logging. No other such case has been reported in the city," it said. The corporation further said that the flooding took place due to record rainfall. It also said that the drains were timely cleaned and drone-based monitoring was done during the rains. It also claimed that pump sets were used to prevent urban flooding. While Amit Kishore and Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation were locked in a slugfest, there seems to be no solution for urban apathy with cities like Delhi, Ghaziabad and Gurugram facing frequent flooding.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Chandigarh MC house meeting: Booking community centres gets costlier, new policy introduces membership options
Booking community centres in Chandigarh has become costlier, with rates increased by up to Rs 3,000 depending on the category. Moreover, free bookings will now only be available for the weddings of daughters of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) beneficiaries registered under the central government schemes. Under the new policy, which was approved by the Municipal Corporation in its House meeting chaired by Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla on Tuesday, the councillors will be allowed to recommend up to 20 free bookings per year — but only for DBT beneficiaries who are either EWS, labour cardholders, freedom fighters, martyr families, or farmer cardholders. These recommendations will now be valid only for community centres within or adjacent to the councillor's ward. Earlier, recommendations could be used for any centre across the city, and there was no upper limit on the number of free bookings. MC Commissioner Amit Kumar announced that the new Community Centre Management Policy will be implemented from Monday. Bookings can be made up to three months in advance through the city's contact centre. The proposal of the House will now go for approval from the Administration, and the revision in prices will be effective since then. Revised booking charges across the three categories The MC had initially proposed a 40 per cent hike, but after protests by several councillors, a moderate category-wise increase was approved. Category A: Rs 3,000 increase Category B: Rs 2,000 increase Category C: Rs 1,000 increase For example, a Category-A centre like Sector 30, which was earlier booked for Rs 48,315 (including tax), will now cost Rs 51,315. Meanwhile, community centres like Sector 19 and 33, earlier priced at Rs 24,158, will now cost Rs 27,158. Category C centres, such as Dhanas Milk Colony, will now charge Rs 5,026, up from Rs 4,026. Memberships and private operation of gyms approved The new policy also introduces annual membership options, turning community centres into mini clubs: Category A and B: Rs 1,000/ year (Rs 500 for senior citizens) Category C: Rs 500/ year (Rs 250 for senior citizens) Members will get access to indoor games, gyms, and fitness facilities. Additionally, the MC decided that gyms inside community centres will be handed over to private firms, but only with the consent of the area councillor. Councillors Taruna Mehta and Prem Lata raised objections, citing concerns over privacy and noise due to gym users wearing shorts and playing loud music near their offices. The House however resolved that gyms will only be outsourced where councillors approve.
