91 electric garbage vehicles sanctioned for Kurnool; first 30 flagged off
Industries Minister T.G. Bharath said the old vehicles had failed for want of maintenance, that ₹140 crore had been allocated for the corporation and ₹100 crore more sanctioned for parks, roads and drains
Kurnool Municipal Corporation (KMC) has been awarded 91 new electric garbage collection vehicles, with the first 30 set to be launched by the State government, according to Industries and Commerce Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta. The minister, alongside Swachh Andhra Corporation Chairman Kommareddy Pattabhi Ram, initiated the electric vehicles for household waste disposal in Kurnool on September 2, 2026.
Addressing the event at Konda Reddy Buruju, Gupta highlighted that these replacement vehicles, previously used but facing operational issues, would address KMC's garbage collection, transportation, and environmental conservation concerns. He emphasized the need for a modern garbage collection system across all municipal corporations in the State.
Additionally, a 15-megawatt waste-to-energy plant will be established within KMC's limits. The minister also announced an allocation of ₹140 crore for the city's development, including parks, roads, and drainage systems, aiming to address traffic issues.
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