Viswanatha Takes Over as Kurnool Municipal Commissioner

Quick summary

• P. Viswanatha officially took charge as the new Commissioner of Kurnool Municipal Corporation on Friday.
• He replaces S. Ravindra Babu, following his previous role as Regional Director-cum-Appellate Commissioner of Municipal Administration in Anantapur.
• During his address to the media, Mr. viswanatha emphasized plans to focus on city advancement with priorities including sanitation, road expansion, safe drinking water supply, and reclaiming encroached municipal park lands.
• Key officials such as Additional Commissioner R.G.V Krishna and Deputy Commissioner Satish Reddy attended the event.

Indian Opinion Analysis
the appointment of P.Viswanatha as KMC Commissioner marks a new administrative shift for the city of Kurnool at a time when urban management and infrastructural growth remain critical nationwide challenges. his stated focus areas-sanitation, road extensions, safe water access, and municipal land recovery-fit within broader efforts across India’s cities to enhance livability and sustainability amidst rapid urbanization pressures. Successfully addressing these concerns will likely require navigating bureaucratic hurdles while fostering community collaboration.

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