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Civic authorities in Hyderabad have outlined a INR 1,340 crore programme to replace, operate and maintain around 7.6 lakh streetlights across the Core Urban Region, covering multiple municipal corporations. The 10-year unified tender aims to address ageing infrastructure, with over 70 per cent of existing lights nearing the end of their lifecycle. The selected concessionaire will be responsible for full replacement of lighting units and centralised control systems within six months, followed by long-term maintenance. The project introduces real-time monitoring, strict performance-linked penalties and improved fault detection systems. The initiative is intended to streamline operations, reduce outages and improve accountability in urban lighting infrastructure across the Hyderabad metropolitan region.
Civic authorities in Hyderabad have approved a INR 1,340 crore overhaul of the city's street lighting network in the past week, with a unified 10-year tender covering the replacement, operation and maintenance of approximately 7.6 lakh streetlights across multiple municipal jurisdictions. The initiative is being implemented across the Core Urban Region, where ageing infrastructure and operational gaps have prompted a shift to a consolidated service model. Advertisement
The project is designed to address the condition of the existing lighting network, with officials noting that more than 70 per cent of installed streetlights are nearing the end of their operational life. Under the approved framework, the selected concessionaire will be required to replace all streetlights and Centralised Control and Monitoring System (CCMS) units within six months of contract award, followed by responsibility for long-term operations and maintenance.
A key component of the programme is the integration of real-time monitoring through CCMS infrastructure. This system will allow authorities to track the operational status of individual streetlights, monitor electricity consumption data, and identify issues such as power leakage, theft or equipment failure. The contractor will also be required to maintain detailed records of installation and replacement, including photographic documentation and unique identification tagging for each unit, with verification by civic authorities.
The tender introduces a performance-based framework aimed at improving accountability in service delivery. Financial penalties will be imposed for delays in addressing faults, including daily charges for non-functional streetlights and malfunctioning monitoring systems. A structured complaint redressal mechanism has also been incorporated, requiring faults to be rectified within defined timelines to minimise downtime across the network.
Officials indicated that the revised approach seeks to address shortcomings observed in previous maintenance arrangements, including inadequate manpower, lack of dedicated monitoring systems and limited operational infrastructure. The unified model is expected to streamline execution by consolidating responsibilities under a single agency, while ensuring consistent service standards across jurisdictions.
The scope of work extends beyond replacement of lighting fixtures to include pole-to-pole cabling, maintenance of LED luminaires, upkeep of electrical components and replacement of damaged poles. Lifecycle-based asset management has been incorporated to ensure systematic maintenance over the contract period, with phased replacement of units approaching the end of their service life.
The initiative reflects a broader focus on upgrading essential urban infrastructure systems in Hyderabad, particularly those directly linked to public safety and service delivery. By combining technology-led monitoring with contractual accountability, the programme is expected to standardise maintenance practices and improve operational efficiency across one of the city's largest civic utility networks.
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