GHMC has taken up foot paths encroachments

Hyderabad, Dec 16(Maxim News): The GHMC has taken up foot paths encroachments by removing sign boards and other business materials which is obstructing the traffic. The footpaths encroachments are being removed in all the circles which are on the main roads causing severe traffic congestion.

The Town Planning wing of Central Zone have removed more than 140 encroachments in Shaikpet last night, today the operations are being made at Tolichowki, Kukatpally, Nampally, Darusallam, Uppal, L.B. Nagar circles.

This drive is made in coordination with the traffic police department even un authorized constructions have also been demolished in East Zone areas.

Dr.B.Janardhan Reddy, Commissioner, GHMC has made surprise visit in various educational institutions in Rajendranagar circle to inspect the trees planted in the institutions earlier, the Commissioner has inspected the premises of Professor Jayashanker Agriculture University and enquired and observed the conditions of the plants planted earlier.

The Commissioner said that GHMC has planted around 2 lakhs saplings in Harithaharam in GHMC areas for which the Commissioner made surprise inspection today at the Rajendranagar circle areas about the condition of the plants.

GHMC, HMDA, Forest Departments and other NGOS with the help of various Government departments have taken up Harithaharam programme and planted more than 80 lakhs saplings not only planting part but GHMC is very keen in maintenance of these plants in a proper manner said the Commissioner.

The Commissioner said that the GHMC is also planning to provide tree gaurds to safe guard the plants without any obstruction from animals etc., and also making all necessary arrangements for watering these plants every day.

Keeping in view of the Harithaharam programme in the coming year the GHMC is making all necessary arrangements well in advance. Later On the Commissioner, GHMC held a review with regard to Urban Community Development activities in the South Zone.

Sri Bhaskara Chary, Additional Commissioner, (UCD), Sri Srinivas Reddy, Zonal Commissioner, South Zone, Director, Urban Biodiversity and senior officers are attended the visits of the Commissioner. (Maxim News)