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UFERWAS Demands Better Civic Services and Greater Public Participation in Hyderabad's CURE Zone
The United Federation of Resident Welfare Associations (UFERWAS) met GHMC officials on Thursday, urging the formation of ward committees, rain‑water infrastructure upgrades and simplified registration processes in the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area. The delegation called for stronger grassroots governance and sustainable water management across gated communities.
By Indrajeet Devulapally ·
What happened
The United Federation of Resident Welfare Associations (UFERWAS) met GHMC officials on Thursday, urging the formation of ward committees, rain‑water infrastructure upgrades and simplified registration processes in the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area. The delegation called for stronger grassroots governance and sustainable water management across gated communities. UFERWAS urged Hyderabad’s GHMC to create ward committees, improve rain‑water infrastructure and simplify registration to boost citizen participation in the CURE area.
TL;DR
UFERWAS urged Hyderabad’s GHMC to create ward committees, improve rain‑water infrastructure and simplify registration to boost citizen participation in the CURE area.
Key points
- UFERWAS delegation met GHMC’s Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan on 2026-10-22
- Requested formation and strengthening of ward committees under the CURE Act
- Asked for rain‑water harvesting pits, road upgrades and better management of sewage‑plant excess water
- Urged simplification of RWA registration procedures and reduction of fees
- Called for enhanced grassroots governance and sustainable water management
Hyderabad – Representatives of the United Federation of Resident Welfare Associations (UFERWAS) convened with the Metropolitan Area and Urban Development Department’s Special Chief Secretary, Jayesh Ranjan, at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) headquarters in Tank Bund on Thursday, 22 October 2026. Led by UFERWAS Telangana president Sitaram Dhoolipala, the delegation submitted a formal representation that highlighted a range of concerns relating to municipal corporations and urban governance in the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area.
The core demand of the delegation was the formation and strengthening of ward committees as envisaged under the CURE Act. Ward committees are intended to bring decision‑making to the grassroots level, allowing residents to have a direct say in local service delivery and urban planning. UFERWAS argued that operational ward committees would improve accountability, streamline service provision and foster citizen participation in municipal administration.
In addition to governance reforms, the group pressed for concrete infrastructure measures. They requested the creation of rain‑water harvesting pits and the upgrading of road networks to facilitate effective rain‑water management. The delegation also highlighted the need for mechanisms to collect and properly manage excess water discharged from sewage‑treatment plants serving gated communities, citing concerns over water wastage and potential flooding.
Administrative hurdles were another focal point. UFERWAS urged the department to simplify the registration process for resident welfare associations and to reduce associated fees, arguing that high costs and bureaucratic complexity deter broader participation and compliance. By lowering these barriers, the federation believes more neighborhoods will engage actively in civic affairs.
Overall, the representation called on the authorities to examine the outlined issues, take steps to strengthen urban governance, promote sustainable water management, and increase citizen participation in municipal administration. The meeting reflects growing pressure from organized resident groups for more responsive and inclusive urban services in Hyderabad’s rapidly expanding CURE zone.
The GHMC has not yet issued a formal response, but the dialogue underscores the increasing role of resident welfare associations in shaping the city’s development agenda.