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Hans India
23-07-2025
- Hans India
More Green zones to help street vendors
Rajamahendravaram: The Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation has identified and classified all city streets into vending zones, said Additional Commissioner PV Ramalingeswar. He said this exercise is done to ensure that no street vendor in the city faces injustice. Speaking at the Town Vending Committee meeting held at the municipal office on Tuesday, he said the classification was done based on the decision taken in the first Town Vending Committee meeting and following the Street Vendors Act. As part of the exercise, city planning officials conducted a detailed field survey and categorised the streets into red, amber, and green zones. He explained that areas such as educational institutions, hospitals, government offices, junctions, and high-traffic zones have been declared as red zones where street vending is prohibited. Areas where vending is allowed only during specific times or on particular days have been marked as amber zones. All other areas where vending is permitted without such restrictions have been declared green zones. In total, 68 green zones, 17 amber zones, and 63 red zones have been identified across the city. He asked committee members to raise any doubts or concerns regarding the zonal classifications. He said the entire Pushkar Ghat Circle has been marked as a red zone, while the stretch from Kotagummam Shiva Statue to the end of Pushkar Ghat Circle has been designated as an amber zone. Ramalingeswar said that while there were around 16,000 street vendors previously, a recent survey has identified 1,500 new vendors. In view of the growing number of vendors, the number of green zones is being increased to ensure that their livelihoods are not affected. He added that the civic body is moving forward with a clear and thoughtful plan to support the street vendors while maintaining civic order. Assistant City Planners B Nagalakshmi and V Kondalarao, Traffic SI Adapa Sivaji, CMM Ramalakshmi, Food Licence Inspector Rukaiah, and members of the Town Vending Committee attended the meeting.
Hans India
18-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Rajamahendravaram bags 19th national rank
Rajamahendravaram: The Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (RMC) has secured the 19th rank at the national level and 2nd rank in Andhra Pradesh under the category of cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 Awards. The award was presented by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday. East Godavari district collector and Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation Commissioner (Full Additional Charge) Dr P Prasanthi received the award on behalf of the city. RMC Additional Commissioner PV Ramalingeswar, MHO Vinutna also accompanied. Speaking to 'The Hans India' on the occasion, Dr Prasanthi termed the recognition a major milestone in the city's urban development journey. She attributed the achievement to innovative sanitation initiatives, the adoption of smart technology, efficient door-to-door garbage collection, recycling efforts, and the active participation of sanitation workers and citizens. She noted that Rajamahendravaram has around 1,12,780 households generating approximately 160 tonnes of waste daily. The city has been processing wet waste into organic compost. Over 1,400 sanitation workers and a fleet of 182 vehicles are engaged in a streamlined door-to-door waste collection system, she added. Prasanthi expressed hope that with continued public cooperation, the city would achieve even better rankings in the future. She noted that Rajamahendravaram had previously ranked 54th, and the leap to 19th reflects significant progress in urban cleanliness and citizen involvement.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
RMC submits ₹100 crore DPR to Centre for multi purpose sports complex
Rajamahendravaram City MLA Adireddi Srinivas announced on Wednesday that the Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (RMC) had submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Centre for establishing a ₹50 crore multi-purpose sports complex in the city under the Khelo India programme. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Godavari Pushkaram indoor stadium, which was constructed at a cost of ₹3.41 crore, with ₹1.50 crore funding received from the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP). The civic body expects to generate ₹10 lakh in annual income from the complex. SAAP Chairman A. Ravi Naidu, MLC Somu Veerraju and RMC Commissioner Ketan Garg joined Mr. Srinivas at the inauguration ceremony. Mr. Naidu claimed that Rajamahendravaram is the second city in Andhra Pradesh to have a rifle shooting facility. In preparation for the Godavari Pushkarams-2027, Mr. Srinivas said that infrastructure and beautification projects worth ₹100 crore are underway. Meanwhile at the Adikavi Nannaya University, SAAP Chairman Mr. Ravi Naidu inspected the multi-purpose indoor stadium and swimming pool being constructed under the Khelo India programme. Vice-Chancellor S. Prasanna Sri said that the two facilities are being built at a cost of ₹10 crore, and construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The Hindu
07-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
84 sites identified for vehicle parking in Rajamahendravaram
Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (RMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg on Saturday said that 84 sites have been identified for the public parking facility required to tackle road traffic ahead of the 2027 Godavari Pushakarams. The parking spaces would be created and operated under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in locations where there is no availability of government land, and the space would be developed by the municipality by sharing the revenue. 'A committee comprising Traffic Police, City Planning officials, and Rajamahendravaram Urban Development Authority officials has identified the locations and tenders will be invited soon,' said Mr. Ketan Garg.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Celebration marks RMC annual awards function
Rajamahendravaram: The Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (RMC) hosted its inaugural RMC annual awards ceremony on Thursday night with grandeur at the BVR Sri Convention Hall on Gadalammanagar Road. Municipal Commissioner Ketan Garg presided over the event, while District Collector P Prasanthi, Joint Collector S ChinnaRamudu, and SP D Narasinha Kishore graced the occasion as chief guests. The celebration featured vibrant cultural programmes, including music and dance performances by municipal officials and staff, creating a festive atmosphere. The cultural displays, especially the dance performances by employees, were the highlight of the evening. Speaking on the occasion, Collector Prasanthi said that such events offer a welcome break and refreshments for officials and staff who work under constant pressure. She noted that the awards not only boost morale but also instill a sense of responsibility. She urged everyone to maintain the same level of dedication and continue working wholeheartedly for public welfare. Commending Commissioner Ketan Garg, she appreciated the initiative for combining vision-driven governance with uplifting programmes for staff well-being. Commissioner Ketan Garg stated that the objective of the event was to recognise the dedication and excellence of officials and staff who have excelled in their duties. He explained the corporation's achievements over the past year in areas such as revenue generation and the Swachh Andhra initiative, attributing this success to the collective efforts of all departments. Expressing confidence in continued teamwork, he expressed hope that RMC would soon become the top municipal body in the state. Outstanding performers from the Revenue, Engineering, Health, and City Planning departments were honoured with certificates and cash awards. Staff from various ward secretariats across the city were also recognised for their contributions. Among the dignitaries present were RDO Krishna Naik, Regional Director of Municipal Administration Naga Narasimha Rao, APEPDCL SE Tilak, Additional Commissioner PV Ramalingeswara Rao, Deputy Commissioner S Venkata Ramana, Secretary G Shailaja Valli, SE (Engineering) MCH Koteshwar Rao, EE Madarsha Ali, City Planner G Kotayya, MHO Dr Vinuthna, Manager MD Abdul Malik, Revenue Officer Ch Srinivasa Rao and others participated.
