Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation will conduct a mega electronic waste (e-waste) cleanliness drive across 300 wards of the city on the upcoming 12th and 13th of January, under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The drive is being organized to generate widespread awareness about the importance of responsible disposal of electronic waste and to ensure the organized collection, segregation, and scientific disposal of e-waste from residential, commercial, and public areas.

During this period, various types of discarded electronic items will be collected, including large and small household appliances, IT and telecom equipment, consumer electronics, batteries, UPS systems, and other electronic accessories. The drive will be conducted in coordination with HMWSSB Limited. Specially branded e-waste collection vehicles will be deployed in each circle. The collected e-waste will be safely transported to the authorized e-waste processing center in Dundigal, where it will be disposed of in accordance with prevailing e-waste management rules.

According to officials, an awareness campaign will be run from Friday, the 9th of January, to ensure public participation before the main drive. This will involve sanitation workers, Resident Welfare Associations, NGOs, and self-help groups. Temporary collection centers have been identified in each ward for the smooth operation of the drive.

Instructions have been given to Zonal Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and Sanitation Officers to activate all stakeholders and ensure the successful completion of the drive. It was stated that proper management of e-waste is extremely important for public health and environmental protection. Citizens were urged to participate actively and cooperate in making Hyderabad a clean and green city.

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is the civic body responsible for the administration and infrastructure of Hyderabad, India, formed in 2007 by merging 12 municipalities with the core city. Its history is tied to the expansion of the historic city, originally founded in the 16th century by the Qutb Shahi dynasty, to manage the growing metropolitan region. Today, it oversees urban services for one of India’s largest and most technologically prominent cities.

Swachh Bharat Mission

The Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission) is a nationwide sanitation campaign launched by the Government of India in 2014 to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management. Historically, it built upon earlier sanitation efforts, aiming to make India open defecation free by 2019, which was officially declared achieved through the construction of over 100 million household toilets. The mission continues in its second phase, focusing on sustainable waste management and creating a cleaner public environment across all cities and villages.

HMWSSB Limited

“HMWSSB Limited” refers to the **Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board**, a public utility responsible for water supply and sewerage services in Hyderabad, India. It was established in 1989 by the Government of Telangana (formerly Andhra Pradesh) to manage and improve the city’s water infrastructure, particularly to address the growing demands of the expanding metropolitan area. The organization plays a critical role in sourcing, treating, and distributing water from major sources like the Krishna and Godavari rivers to millions of residents.

Dundigal

Dundigal is a suburb of Hyderabad, India, best known as the home of the **Air Force Academy (AFA)**, the premier officer training institution of the Indian Air Force. Established in 1971, the academy was built on a former Royal Air Force base from the World War II era, giving the area a significant modern military heritage. Today, it is synonymous with the rigorous training of IAF pilots and officers.