Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation
| Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation వరంగల్ మహానగర పాలక సంస్థ | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
|
Nannapaneni Narender, TRS | |
|
Khaja Sirajuddin, TRS | |
|
Sarfaraz Ahmad | |
| Structure | |
Political groups |
TRS (44) INC (04) BJP (01) CPI(M) (01) Other (08) |
| Meeting place | |
| GWMC Building | |
| Website | |
|
www | |
The Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) was until 2015 known as Warangal Municipal Corporation.[1] It is the urban planning agency that oversees the civic needs of Warangal.[2] Its geographical area covers most of that administered by the Kakatiya Urban Development Authority.[3]
History
Warangal Municipality being one of the oldest in the state was a major municipality in 1344 Fasli. In July 1959 it was upgraded as a special grade municipality, in July 1960 into a selection grade, and then on 18th August 1994 it was declared as municipal corporation.[4] In January 2015, Government of Telangana accorded "Greater" status to the municipality and thus becoming Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation.[5]
Smart City
The citizens of Warangal can hope for better facilities as the Central government shortlisted it under the Smart Cities Mission.[6] The programme enables the city to secure funds from the central government in strengthening and extension of existing services and its infrastructure.
Corporation Elections
Political party performance in 2016:[7]
| S.No. | Party name | Party flag | No. of Corporators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) |  | 44 |
| 02 | Indian National Congress (INC) |  | 04 |
| 03 | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) |  | 01 |
| 04 | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | Link | 01 |
| 05 | Others |  | 08 |
References
- ↑ "'Greater' tag to Warangal Corporation". Deccan Chronicle.
- ↑ "Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation GWMC". Telangana State.
- ↑ Warangal set to become greater
- ↑ http://gwmc.gov.in/Default.aspx?desk=site
- ↑ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150129/nation-current-affairs/article/%E2%80%98greater%E2%80%99-tag-warangal-corporation
- ↑ "Warangal to become 'Smart City' soon". Telangana State.
- ↑ http://infoelections.com/infoelection/index.php/telangana-news/7202-gwmc-elections-notification.html