Citizens concerned over trash and debris piling up on Fateh Nagar pipeline road

Hyderabad: Residents of Fateh Nagar have raised concerns about the growing issue of trash and debris accumulating on the streets, especially near the footpaths and both sides of Masjid. Despite a banner warning residents not to dispose of waste in public areas, large amounts of garbage continue to be dumped, prompting calls for action from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).

Krishna Chaitanya, a local citizen, highlighted the issue on social media, tagging Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in a post on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter). He questioned the effectiveness of the GHMC's fine system, saying, “What is the use of keeping #FINE boards when #GHMC is unable to stop #Dumping? #Dumping is happening all over the city by culprits & there's no enforcement of fines on culprits.”

In a follow-up post, Chaitanya pointed to the situation on Fateh Nagar Pipeline Road, where a banner displayed fines ranging from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 10,000, but still, large amounts of trash are being dumped. “The nearby footpaths, both sides of Masjid E Mohammadia & footpath, are dumped with huge amounts of debris & trash,” he added.

Speaking to Hyderabad Mail, Chaitanya said, “We need to remind GHMC to clean this area.”

As of now, GHMC's online platform has not responded to the concerns raised. However, in an effort to tackle littering across the city, the GHMC is preparing to launch a mobile application aimed at improving waste management.

The new app, developed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), will allow the civic body to issue fines to people who discard garbage on roads, dump construction debris, or dispose of waste in open spaces or drains. Violators will receive e-challans, which can be paid through the UPI payment system.

Previously, field-level officers would manually issue fines when they caught individuals littering. However, this approach was not efficient and did not contribute significantly to the GHMC’s revenue. With the new mobile app, officials will be able to capture photos of the violators and issue e-challans instantly. Residents will also be able to track the status of their fines online.

Additionally, the GHMC had previously arranged pick-up vehicles for construction and demolition (C&D) waste at a nominal charge. Residents are expected to place their waste at designated spots outside their premises and request pick-up through the GHMC website or the MyGHMC app. The city currently operates two C&D waste management plants at Jeedimetla and Fathullaguda, each with a processing capacity of 500 tonnes per day, with a third plant set to open in Shamshabad soon.

For water or sewage issues, residents can contact the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) at 155313 or 040-23300114, or reach out through their social media platforms. The GHMC can be contacted through its official handle on ‘X’ (@GHMCOnline).

The GHMC oversees the city’s waste management and public services, while the HMWSSB is responsible for managing water supply and sewerage services.