The Mayor of Hyderabad, Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, has asked the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to improve the performance of streetlights in the Greater Hyderabad area. At a meeting on Monday with electricity officials, the Mayor said that citizens and area corporators are unhappy with the LED streetlights and that problems are not being resolved quickly. She noted that many complaints have been made, and that members have raised the issue of streetlights at standing committee and council meetings.

During the meeting, corporators highlighted problems and deficiencies throughout the GHMC. They accused EESL officials of neglecting complaints. Commissioner DS Lokesh Kumar said that bills will be paid monthly and funds should only be used for GHMC services. The issues have been ongoing for eight months.

To address the problems, immediate stock preparation for repairs should be arranged in the warehouse, and two ladders must be provided for each circle. To address the shortage of 70-volt bulbs, an order for 3000 bulbs has been placed for installation within two weeks, followed by another 3000 bulbs. Additionally, it was noted that the agreement’s requirement of maintaining a 5 percent buffer stock has not been fulfilled.