Rs.1.68 crore project features solar-powered infrastructure and inclusive design for visually challenged
Hyderabad, November 27, 2025 – The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has launched a pioneering Model Footpath Project along the busy Ramanaidu Studio–BVB Junction corridor in Jubilee Hills, incorporating innovative eco-friendly materials and smart infrastructure.
Project Details
Start Date: November 24, 2025 Completion: Within 4 months Project Cost: Rs.1.68 crore Footpath Length: 1,000 meters (LHS) + 500 meters (RHS)
Recycled Plastic Pavers: A Green Innovation
GHMC is replacing conventional concrete tiles with recycled plastic paver blocks made from 65-70% post-consumer waste, including:
- MLP (Multi-Layer Plastic)
- LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)
- LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene)
Technical Specifications:
- 35+ MPa compressive strength
- Zig-zag modular design
- Manufactured using HDPE & PET
- Diverts tons of plastic waste from landfills
This innovative approach addresses two critical urban challenges simultaneously: improving pedestrian infrastructure while managing plastic waste.
Solar-Powered Smart Infrastructure
A 10 kWp Solar Grid System will power the corridor, featuring:
- 600Wp+ solar modules
- 10 kW grid-tied inverters
- Automated panel cleaning systems
- Lightning protection & safety systems
- Elevated MS structures providing shade for pedestrians
This integration of clean energy with comfortable walkability creates a sustainable and user-friendly urban corridor.
Inclusive Design for All
The footpath will include:
- Tactile pavers for safe navigation
- Guidance bars for the visually challenged
These features ensure a barrier-free urban environment, promoting inclusivity and accessibility for all citizens, including persons with disabilities.
Model for Future Development
This initiative reinforces GHMC’s mission to build safe, green, and people-first urban spaces, improving pedestrian mobility and urban aesthetics across Hyderabad.
The project serves as a model for future footpath development in the city, demonstrating how infrastructure can be both functional and environmentally responsible.
Environmental Impact
By utilizing recycled plastic waste in construction, the project:
- Prevents plastic from reaching landfills
- Reduces demand for virgin materials
- Creates a circular economy model
- Demonstrates sustainable urban development practices
Towards Walkable Hyderabad
The Filmnagar Model Footpath represents a holistic approach to urban design that prioritizes:
- Pedestrian safety and comfort
- Environmental sustainability
- Inclusive accessibility
- Renewable energy integration
- Aesthetic urban development
With completion expected within four months, this corridor will serve as a benchmark for future GHMC infrastructure projects, showcasing how cities can modernize while remaining environmentally conscious and socially inclusive.
