As part of the 2024-25 Vanamahotsavam initiative, the corporation has successfully planted 50 lakh trees, significantly boosting the city’s greenery

■ GHMC has augmented geo-fencing technology and conducted DGPS surveys to safeguard vacant lands and parks

■ Miyawaki plantation method has been used in 46 locations, contributing to 9.54 lakh trees

■ GHMC has also introduced open gyms in parks, completing installations in 111 out of the 142 proposed locations

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

To tackle rising pollution levels in Hyderabad, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has prioritized increasing greenery. Under the Green Budget, GHMC has allocated Rs 375 crores for various park development projects, with Rs 126.91 crores specifically set aside for theme parks.

The city boasts 1,049 parks, of which 53 are major theme parks. Out of these, 28 have been completed, while the remaining are under development. GHMC has also introduced open gyms in parks, completing installations in 111 out of the 142 proposed locations. 

Additionally, as part of the 2024-25 Vanamahotsavam initiative, the corporation has successfully planted 50 lakh trees, significantly boosting the city’s greenery.

Since 2014, avenue plantations have been developed over 1,120.67 kilometers, with multi-layer plantations covering 160 kilometers in 2024 alone, resulting in 5.81 lakh saplings being planted.

The innovative Miyawaki plantation method has been used in 46 locations, contributing to 9.54 lakh trees. GHMC has also worked on beautifying 31 flyovers by adding greenery underneath them.

These initiatives aim to enhance the city’s livability by improving air quality and creating pleasant public spaces. The efforts made by GHMC have already brought international recognition, with Hyderabad receiving a prestigious green award.

GHMC is also relying heavily on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to maintain and develop parks and other green spaces. Projects such as the revitalization of Jalagam Vengal Rao Park have been undertaken under CSR funding.

Zonal Commissioners have been authorized to sign agreements with corporate entities for these projects, although such agreements require approval from the Standing Committee.

To ensure the protection of existing green spaces, GHMC has implemented geo-fencing technology and conducted DGPS surveys to safeguard vacant lands and parks. The use of plastic is now banned within park premises, and biodiversity conservation measures have been introduced to protect local flora and fauna, including pigeons.

Looking ahead, GHMC has outlined plans for large-scale plantation drives, buffer area development, and climate stabilization initiatives. These efforts aim to reduce pollution and make Hyderabad a greener, more sustainable city.