Tamil NaduSaturday, 18 July 2026·The Hindu - National
Hyderabad streetlight overhaul: ₹1,341.6 crore, 10-year LED O&M contract and 7.61 lakh fixtures
GHMC has invited bids for a ₹1,341.6 crore, 10-year contract to replace and maintain 7.61 lakh LED streetlights across Hyderabad's Core Urban Region.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) invited bids for a ₹1,341.6 crore, 10-year comprehensive operation and maintenance contract to overhaul street illumination across Hyderabad’s Core Urban Region (CURE), covering three municipal corporations.
Key specifics
- The tender covers 7.61 lakh LED streetlight fixtures and bulbs across the city.
- All existing streetlights must be replaced with higher-wattage, high-efficiency LED luminaires within 2 years.
- The existing 34,512 CCMS panels and other switching points must be replaced within 6 months.
- A dedicated dashboard is required for GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri to enable real-time monitoring and control.
- Penalties apply if the glowing percentage of streetlights falls below 98% under the SLA.
Exam lens
Question type: governance and urban infrastructure match-the-following, key facts: GHMC, ₹1,341.6 crore, 7.61 lakh LED fixtures, 34,512 CCMS panels, 98% SLA. TNPSC may ask which municipal body issued the tender and what performance benchmark is fixed for streetlight maintenance.