In a transformative move for urban governance in Hyderabad, the Telangana government has officially trifurcated the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) into three distinct entities. This restructuring, effective as of February 11, 2026, follows the conclusion of the GHMC Council’s term and aims to decentralize administration to keep pace with the city’s rapid expansion.
The New Municipal Landscape
The trifurcation creates a “Core Urban Region” (CURE) comprising three separate municipal bodies. Each will operate as an independent corporate entity with its own administrative headquarters and leadership.
Key Leadership & Special Officer
To oversee this historic transition, Jayesh Ranjan (Special Chief Secretary, MA&UD) has been appointed as the Special Officer for all three corporations. He will exercise the powers of the elected council until fresh municipal elections are conducted, which are expected in April–May 2026.
Major IAS Reshuffle (Feb 2026)
In tandem with the reorganisation, several senior bureaucrats have been reassigned to streamline state-wide administration:
Dr. Jyoti Buddha Prakash (2002): Appointed as CMD of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL).
Sabyasachi Ghosh (1994): Given full additional charge of the Scheduled Caste Development Department.
Sandeep Kumar Sultania (1998): Assumed additional charge of the Planning Department and TGRAC.
D. Divya (2010): Posted as Commissioner, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development (Additional Charge).
Mayank Mittal (2020): Appointed Joint Managing Director of the Hyderabad Metro Water Board (HMWS&SB).
Strategic Impact
The trifurcation is more than a name change; it redistributes a population of approximately 1.4 crore people across more manageable administrative units. While the “new” GHMC remains the largest with 150 wards and 70 lakh residents, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri will each manage about 75–76 wards and 35 lakh residents. This allows for:
Localized Urban Planning: Focused development for the IT corridor (Cyberabad) and the residential-industrial hubs (Malkajgiri).
Faster Service Delivery: Quicker processing of building permissions and civic grievances.
Financial Autonomy: Each corporation will eventually manage its own budget and revenue streams.
