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Senior officials and engineering staff of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation on Friday visited waste-processing and waste-to-energy facilities at Jawaharnagar and Dundigal. They examined transfer-station operations, pollution-control systems, ash management and resource recovery methods.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation and the Administrative Staff College of India signed an MoU to promote scientific solid waste management and strengthen the capacity of municipal officials. The partnership aims to support sustainable urban development through training, modern waste-management practices and institutional capacity building.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) Standing Committee has approved a proposal to engage ASCI for technical support in solid waste management and Swachh Survekshan-2027 preparedness, alongside several civic infrastructure projects including compost units, biodiversity centres, road development, and Indiramma Canteens.

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has launched an Aerobin composting initiative to process wet waste without electricity. Following a successful pilot in Peerzadiguda, 80 more composters will be installed across selected locations to promote sustainable waste management and organic manure production

The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn consultancy tenders for municipal solid waste management in 12 corporations after criticism over alleged privatisation. Officials clarified the exercise aimed to improve the existing PPP system and said the framework would now be reviewed comprehensively

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G. Srijana inspected waste management systems and reviewed segregation, collection, and transfer points. She directed officials to ensure proper waste separation, prevent dumping, and maintain hygienic conditions to improve sanitation across the region.

Locally tailored waste management rules, and strict enforcement are essential to achieving India’s sanitation goals

The recognition positions Secunderabad Cantonment as a model for other urban local bodies striving for excellence in urban sanitation, according to the statement.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation on Tuesday held a meeting with operators to explore innovative solutions for establishing and operationalising the ICCC.

Karnataka HC has suggested that authorities in Bengaluru increase the penalty imposed on people who violate the Solid Waste Management Rules.

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) invited entries from citizens, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), NGOs and startups to come up with suggestions and solutions to improve sanitation. Among others, involvement of people, solid waste management, plastic waste management and incorporating technology are the sectors where suggestions were sought. The top three solutions selected at […]

Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister KT Rama Rao shared the Action Plan for the Year 2021-22 as part of releasing the MAUD's annual report here on Friday.

Sahithi Bhupathiraju of Waste Ventures India and her team charting a new course in waste management

The GHMC has 21 solid waste management plants in the city, she said while calling for setting up 10 more of these plants.

While it was decided to procure a total of 193 sanitation vehicles at a cost of Rs 38 crore from the Smart City Mission (SCM) funds, 75 of them were already bought.

Across the State, over 70 percent of people own pattas while in a few areas like Jawaharnagar, residents were yet to get the pattas, he said.