Hyderabad: Since assuming office as the first Commissioner of the newly formed Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) on February 11, 2026, IAS officer G. Srijana (Srijana Gummalla) has earned widespread recognition for her proactive and citizen-centric style of governance. At a time when the newly created corporation is laying its administrative foundation, the Commissioner has adopted an approach centred on field inspections, quick grievance redressal, improved sanitation, infrastructure development and monsoon preparedness.
Following the trifurcation of the erstwhile Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), CMC now administers 76 municipal wards spread across the rapidly growing Kukatpally, Serilingampally, and Quthbullapur zones. The corporation includes some of Hyderabad’s busiest IT corridors, major residential layouts, industrial pockets and newly merged urban areas, making civic administration both complex and demanding.
Despite these challenges, Commissioner Srijana has chosen to spend a significant portion of her time in the field rather than relying solely on office reviews, a move that has been widely appreciated by residents and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs).
“One Ward Every Day” Initiative Brings Governance to the Ground
One of the most notable initiatives introduced by Commissioner Srijana is the “One Ward Every Day” programme, launched in April 2026. Under this initiative, the Commissioner personally visits one municipal ward every day along with zonal commissioners, deputy commissioners, engineers, sanitation officials and representatives of local Resident Welfare Associations.
Instead of depending only on departmental reports, these inspections allow officials to directly examine the condition of roads, drainage systems, sanitation, parks, street lighting, footpaths, public toilets and other civic infrastructure. Residents are encouraged to interact directly with the Commissioner and raise concerns regarding unresolved civic issues.
This hands-on model has significantly improved accountability within the municipal administration, with many issues being resolved immediately through on-the-spot instructions to concerned departments.
Direct Connect With Citizens
Commissioner Srijana has consistently maintained direct interaction with citizens through regular field visits and weekly Prajavani grievance redressal programmes. During these public interactions, residents submit complaints related to roads, drainage, sanitation, streetlights, encroachments and other civic services.
Rather than forwarding complaints through multiple administrative layers, the Commissioner frequently issues immediate directions to field officers, monitors progress and follows up during subsequent inspections.
Her visits have covered numerous residential colonies, parks, commercial areas and IT corridors, where she has personally reviewed civic infrastructure and interacted with residents regarding local development needs.
Aggressive Monsoon Preparedness
With Hyderabad experiencing heavy seasonal rainfall every year, monsoon preparedness has been among the Commissioner’s highest priorities.
Working closely with HYDRAA, the Traffic Police and engineering departments, CMC identified nearly 40 waterlogging-prone locations across Cyberabad before the onset of the southwest monsoon. According to official updates, corrective measures have already been completed at most vulnerable locations, while work continues at the remaining spots.
The corporation has also prepared a comprehensive ₹36.68 crore flood mitigation plan covering two phases of infrastructure development. The works include construction of new storm water drains, box drains, culverts, flood regulators and large-scale desilting of lakes and nalas.
Areas receiving special attention include Raidurg, Khajaguda, Madhapur, Gachibowli, Izzathnagar and Miyapur, all of which have experienced flooding or waterlogging during previous monsoon seasons.
Unlike previous years, desilting operations were initiated well before the arrival of heavy rains to reduce flood risks and improve drainage efficiency.
Roads, Potholes, and Traffic Management
Road infrastructure has remained another major focus area under Commissioner Srijana’s administration. During nearly every ward inspection, officials review the condition of internal roads, potholes, and damaged carriageways.
Special emphasis has been placed on accelerating repairs under the Comprehensive Road Maintenance Project (CRMP), ensuring that potholes are repaired promptly before causing inconvenience to commuters.
The Commissioner has also reviewed several traffic bottlenecks across Cyberabad’s busy commercial and IT corridors. Working alongside traffic police and engineering officials, CMC is examining long-term solutions including improved junction design, better traffic flow management, underpasses, flyovers and road widening wherever feasible.
Parks and Public Spaces Receive Special Attention
Several public parks across Cyberabad have also undergone inspection during the Commissioner’s field visits.
Development works include improvements to walking tracks, landscaping, children’s play areas, open gyms and better maintenance of senior citizen parks. Officials have also been instructed to strengthen awareness regarding composting and sustainable waste management within parks.
The objective, according to civic officials, is to improve both recreational infrastructure and environmental sustainability across rapidly urbanising neighbourhoods.
Sanitation at the Core of Civic Administration
Sanitation continues to remain one of the strongest pillars of Commissioner Srijana’s governance model.
CMC has intensified efforts towards achieving 100% source segregation of waste while strengthening daily door-to-door garbage collection across all wards.
The corporation has also introduced a structured hygiene assessment programme for restaurants, hotels and food establishments. Commercial kitchens are evaluated on parameters such as cleanliness, food storage practices, waste disposal and overall sanitation standards, with establishments receiving hygiene scores based on inspections.
To reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases during the rainy season, anti-larval operations, fogging campaigns, removal of stagnant water and mosquito breeding prevention measures have also been intensified.
Balancing IT Growth With Inclusive Urban Development
Cyberabad is home to India’s largest concentration of IT companies, multinational corporations, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs). However, it also includes older residential colonies, peri-urban villages and newly urbanised areas that require improved civic infrastructure.
Commissioner Srijana has repeatedly emphasised balanced development by ensuring that civic improvements are not restricted only to Hyderabad’s premium IT districts but extend equally to developing neighbourhoods and newly merged municipal areas.
Her administration has also promoted lake rejuvenation, rainwater harvesting, urban greenery and long-term infrastructure planning, including proposals for a dedicated CMC headquarters.
A Results-Oriented Administration
Having previously served in several important administrative positions, including as a District Collector, Additional Commissioner in GHMC and municipal administrator in Visakhapatnam, Commissioner G. Srijana has brought extensive governance experience to the newly established Cyberabad Municipal Corporation.
Within just a few months of taking charge, her administration has become known for regular field inspections, faster grievance resolution, proactive monsoon planning, sanitation reforms and direct citizen engagement.
As Cyberabad continues to emerge as one of India’s fastest-growing urban regions, Commissioner Srijana’s emphasis on on-ground governance, transparency and responsive administration is helping shape a cleaner, safer and better-connected municipal corporation for millions of residents.
