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Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
GHMC calls for fresh tenders on street light maintenance
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) standing committee, on Wednesday, has unanimously approved calling for fresh tenders for the comprehensive maintenance of LED street lights across the city. The decision was taken during a special committee meeting held at the GHMC head office. The meeting was chaired by Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi. With the expiry of the existing contract with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), the GHMC electrical department presented two proposals before the committee – either to renew the contract with EESL under revised terms or to call for new tenders through a transparent bidding process for the comprehensive operation and maintenance contract. After detailed discussions, including a presentation by electrical engineer Venugopal Reddy outlining the shortcomings in EESL's previous service and the improvements proposed in the new tender, the committee opted for the latter. The new proposed tender will cover all the terms and condition which covers all the drawbacks and include phased replacement of existing lights, installation of new LED street lights, CCMS (Centralized Control and Monitoring System) boxes, and comprehensive maintenance of the entire street lighting infrastructure. Mayor Vijayalakshmi emphasised the need to ensure uninterrupted street lighting services in the interim and directed zonal commissioners to oversee maintenance until the new agency is on-boarded.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
GHMC panel against renewing agreement with EESL for LED streetlights' maintenance
A special GHMC standing committee meeting convened by Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi unanimously decided to go for fresh tenders for the maintenance of streetlights, which has been a chronic issue in the city for several years, since the LED lamps were installed. Two options were placed before the standing committee by the Electrical wing of the GHMC, one to revive the agreement with certain modifications with the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) for streetlight maintenance, and the second to select a new agency for comprehensive operation and maintenance of streetlighting. Additional Commissioner Venugopal Reddy explained the maintenance gaps of EESL and the modifications proposed in the agreement, along with the stipulations of the new tenders, which are said to plug all the loopholes, and ensure phase-wise replacement of all bulbs, installation of new lamps and CCMS boxes, and maintenance of the infrastructure. With the committee unanimously voting for the second option, Ms. Vijayalakshmi instructed the zonal commissioners to ensure purchases and maintenance of streetlights till the new agency takes over. The agreement with EESL for installation and maintenance of LED streetlights has come to an end this month, after seven years of turbulent journey full of complaints about non-functioning streetlights.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
GHMC holds dengue awareness rally in city
Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi emphasised the critical need for preventive action against diseases like dengue, stating, by taking responsibility for maintaining cleanliness in the environment and controlling mosquito menace we can significantly diminish spread of the disease. On the National Dengue Day, the Mayor and her deputy Mothe Srilatha Shobhan Reddy on Friday led an awareness rally in various areas. During the event, pamphlets on dengue prevention were distributed to residents, educating them on steps to combat mosquito breeding. The deputy mayor emphasised, 'The primary goal of this awareness initiative led by GHMC is to enhance public sanitation awareness.' To combat dengue, it is essential to implement practices such as ensuring cleanliness in every household, eliminating stagnant water, securely covering water tanks, and responsibly disposing of plastic waste and garbage. The corporation reaffirms its commitment to building a safer Hyderabad through people-led prevention. Dengue is a preventable disease—but if ignored, it can become fatal. Your safety is our priority'. 'Our teams are working every day to eliminate mosquito-breeding sites, ensuring cleaner environments in our neighbourhoods. However, defeating dengue requires collective responsibility and people-led efforts. We urge every citizen to do their part at home and in the community.' 'To effectively combat diseases such as dengue, it is essential for government agencies, community organisations, educational institutions and citizens to work together. Maintaining cleanliness in our homes and neighbourhoods is crucial; we must lead by example,' said senior entomologist Durgaprasad. The Mayor said 'Embracing the motto 'Environmental cleanliness is our responsibility' will empower us to make this initiative successful. It is our collective duty to ensure a clean environment to prevent illnesses like dengue, chikungunya, and malaria. Let us commit to these practices to safeguard our health and keep mosquitoes at bay.' Every individual plays a vital role in stopping the spread of dengue. Through awareness, responsibility, and timely action, we can save lives, he said.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress corporator raises controversial slogan at GHMC protest against Pahalgam terror act
A slogan made popular by Bharatiya Janata Party leader, and the present Cabinet Minister in Delhi government, Kapil Mishra, during a rally in Delhi in support of CAA & NRC, was raised during the protest staged against the Pahalgam terrorist attack at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation meeting attended by Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, Deputy Mayor Srilatha Shoban Reddy and others. A sit-in was organised with much ado at the GHMC headquarters where efforts were made on putting together a seating arrangement for the protest, in which several corporators too participated along with the newly appointed GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan. Close to 5 p.m., all the officers and staff gathered at the location and paid tribute to the slain citizens by observing two-minute silence. The silence was broken by a Congress corporator who shouted Desh ke gaddaron ko...., which was feebly reciprocated by others who joined with Goli maaro s***on ko. The slogan raked up a controversy when it was used in 'Tiranga March' organised by Mr. Mishra in 2019, and also during an election rally, when raised by former union minister Anurag Thakur. Some reports connected the slogan to the Delhi riots which had resulted in bloodshed, arson and murders in 2020. Congress leadership had then condemned the slogan saying it was provocative and offensive. The protest staged at GHMC had Ms. Vijayalakshmi assure full support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in any action against terrorism. Terrorist attacks spell doom for humanity, peace and social well-being, she said.
