Residents demand action as garbage piles up on roads near Jain Temple, Goshamahal
Hyderabad: Residents of Feelkhana, Goshamahal have expressed concerns over the growing garbage dump along the main roads near Jain Temple. The issue was highlighted on social media by Lokendra Singh (@HYDTrafficMan), who shared images of the situation and tagged the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) for action.
In his post, Lokendra Singh criticized GHMC’s Swachh Survekshan rankings, stating, “@GHMCOnline, Your Swacch Sarvekshan rankings do not serve the purpose except to showcase the certificate. These are situations at various parts of the city where you turn public roads into health hazards. I really want you to hold the salary of the sanitation officer of this circle. Please clean this mess first. Near Jain Temple, Feelkhana, Goshamahal.”
Responding promptly, GHMC acknowledged the concern. Their official handle (@GHMCOnline) assured residents that the issue had been escalated to the Sanitation Team, stating, “The issue has been escalated to the Sanitation Team for clearance of the garbage. @amoh14_goshamah @DcGoshamahal.”
Residents facing issues with water or sewerage problems in Hyderabad can reach the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) through its customer service numbers, 155313 or 040-23300114, or on social media platforms. For other municipal concerns, GHMC can be contacted via its official handle on X (@GHMCOnline).
HMWSSB, responsible for managing the city’s water and sewerage services, was established on November 1, 1989. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation oversees the city, which has a population of approximately 7.9 million people across 650 square kilometers.
Meanwhile, Hyderabad was recently recognized as the “Swachh City” of Telangana, receiving the state-level award at the Swachh Survekshan 2024 national ceremony. The city ranked 6th among large cities and earned a 7-star rating in the “Garbage-Free City” category. GHMC also received an Open Defecation Free (ODF) Water+ certification. The award was presented in New Delhi on July 17, 2025, with GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan and other officials in attendance.
