GHMC Mayor, corporators study best civic practices at Rajkot Municipal Corporation
Hyderabad: As part of an official study tour, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) delegation held discussions with senior officials of the Rajkot Municipal Corporation to study civic best practices and governance models.
GHMC Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, Deputy Mayor Mothe Srilatha Shobhan Reddy, and corporators led the delegation. They visited Rajkot in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region on Wednesday and Thursday.
Civic systems and field practices reviewed
During the visit, Rajkot officials briefed the delegation on administrative efficiency and field-level execution. They explained systems related to sanitation, solid waste management, civic services, and e-governance. In addition, they outlined urban greenery measures, environmental protection, and long-term planning.
Subsequently, the GHMC team conducted field visits across the city. Corporators noted the absence of flex banners and hoardings, which kept public spaces clutter-free. They also observed tree guards for saplings and protective grills around electrical transformers to improve safety.
Waste management model draws attention
Notably, Rajkot’s household waste collection system emerged as a key takeaway. Unlike Hyderabad, Rajkot collects the waste fee through property tax instead of monthly user charges.
Under this model, residential properties pay ₹350 annually. Meanwhile, commercial establishments pay ₹730 along with property tax.
Corporators described the system as a strong best practice. Therefore, they said GHMC would assess its feasibility for Hyderabad. At the same time, they noted that GHMC sanitation operations and facial attendance systems already match or exceed Rajkot’s standards.
Next leg and follow-up
After completing the Rajkot visit, the delegation proceeded to Ahmedabad for further field studies scheduled for Thursday evening and Friday.
Finally, officials said corporators will submit a detailed report after the tour. GHMC will examine the findings for possible implementation.
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