Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is taking proactive measures to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for the Muslim community during the holy month of Ramzan. Deputy Mayor Mothe Srilatha Sobhan Reddy has directed officials to make comprehensive arrangements, including sanitation, road maintenance, and uninterrupted utility services.
On Tuesday, the Deputy Mayor chaired a special meeting with representatives of mosques in the Secunderabad constituency, along with officials from the GHMC, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL), city police, and other departments. Discussions centered around improving sanitation, repairing roads leading to mosques, ensuring proper lane markings, and deploying special cleaning teams in the evenings after Iftar.
To address public concerns, authorities have been instructed to conduct anti-mosquito fogging every alternate day and coordinate with the traffic department to ease congestion near mosques. A dedicated team will also be formed to handle stray dog issues, while efforts will be made to keep streetlights functional and ensure an uninterrupted power supply.
Additionally, Srilatha instructed the water board to maintain a steady supply of drinking water and promptly address drainage problems. Joint efforts with the health department will be undertaken to uphold hygiene standards. Permissions for festive special bazaars have also been granted to cater to public needs.
Highlighting the significance of Ramzan, the Deputy Mayor assured that GHMC would build on previous initiatives to enhance services this year. She stressed that clean roads, adequate lighting, and mosquito control remain top priorities. Officials were urged to complete all arrangements on time, while citizens were encouraged to share suggestions for further improvements.
