Hyderabad: 7 Years Later, No Funds for 27 Merging Bodies
HYDERABAD: Seven years after their merger with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the 27 municipalities and municipal corporations still struggle to secure basic amenities and financial support. These urban local bodies (ULBs) are heavily reliant on limited property tax collections, lacking the necessary resources to undertake vital civic works such as road maintenance, drainage infrastructure, parks, and more. According to official sources, although the state has approved their merger, the GHMC plans to maintain these ULBs as separate municipal circles with their current staff until a comprehensive reorganization is implemented. The government is reportedly considering the establishment of two…
