HUBBALLI: In a decisive move to address urban infrastructure challenges, the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) held a high-stakes special general body meeting at the Hubballi Council Hall on Tuesday.
Chaired by the Honorable Mayor, the session focused on streamlining the city’s major development projects and ensuring accountability from external agencies.
Focus on Water and Infrastructure
The meeting primarily scrutinized the performance of the Water Board, KUIDFC, and L&T. Given the city’s growing needs, the Mayor emphasized that the current pace of water supply projects and infrastructure maintenance must be accelerated.
Key Highlights of the Session:
Accountability: Detailed reviews were conducted on the working style of L&T and KUIDFC to ensure they meet the deadlines for ongoing city contracts.
Water Management: Strategies for the efficient management of water resources were discussed to prevent summer shortages and improve distribution.
Development Speed: The council moved to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles that have been delaying critical public interest projects.
A Platform for Solutions
Unlike routine sessions, this meeting stood out as a solution-oriented forum. Members of the corporation voiced public grievances, forcing a direct dialogue with agency representatives.
The Mayor concluded the session by stating that the city’s future depends on the synergy between these departments and warned of strict action against any negligence in public service delivery.