Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has intensified efforts to improve street lighting across the city, following the expiry of its contract with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) last month. From May 1, the maintenance and management of street lights have come under the direct control of GHMC.
To streamline operations, a new additional commissioner has been appointed to oversee the process. The civic body has initiated zone-wise procurement of lights and essential equipment to ensure uninterrupted services. Additionally, 17 existing agencies have been retained for one more month to continue installation and maintenance work.
GHMC trains engineers on street light management app for maintenance
GHMC receives 9,000 complaints about street lights
GHMC is conducting daily reviews to monitor progress and ensure quick resolution of complaints. So far, over 9,000 complaints related to street lights have been registered, of which 5,800 have been resolved, marking over 50 percent redressal. The civic body aims to address the remaining 3,200 complaints within a week and has set a target of resolving each complaint within 48 hours of receipt.
Residents are urged to report street lighting issues in their localities through the MyGHMC mobile application for quicker response.
