GMC Panel Clears ₹21 Crore Development Projects

Quick Summary

• Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) standing committee approved progress works worth ₹21 crore.
• Mayor kovelamudi ravindra chaired the meeting, attended by Municipal Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu and other senior officials.
• 63 proposals regarding infrastructure and civic amenities were discussed and sanctioned after consultations with elected representatives.
• Development projects include CC roads, drains, culverts in peripheral areas and newly merged villages to ensure equitable growth across divisions.
• Vacant spaces in municipal shopping complexes will be filled through public auctions to boost revenue generation.
• Local corporators must be notified in advance for their involvement during official programmes following government protocol.
• Special approvals were granted for infrastructure development projects specifically targeting newly merged villages.

Indian Opinion analysis

The approval of ₹21 crore for city-wide development projects underscores GMC’s commitment to improving urban infrastructure in growing areas like peripheral regions and newly incorporated villages. Such efforts can address gaps in civic amenities while ensuring extensive urban planning. The emphasis on equitable growth beyond partisan lines reflects dedication to inclusive governance. Furthermore, auctioning vacant municipal shops could strengthen revenue streams critical for sustaining future developmental needs. Though,consistent implementation of these initiatives-including collaboration with local corporators-will remain central to ensuring long-term benefits.Link: Original content published on July 29, 2025.