Hyderabad Becomes India's Largest Municipal Corp After Mega Expansion

• GHMC expanded on December 24, 2025, merging 27 urban local bodies via GO No. 292.
• Area grew from 650 sq km to ~2,050 sq km, making it triple Singapore's size; population exceeds 1.34 crores.
• Zones doubled to 12, circles to 60, and wards to 300, aiming for decentralized administration and improved services.
• Legal amendments to GHMC Act and Telangana Municipalities Act facilitated the merger, addressing 6000+ objections.
• Aims for world-class city status, uniform development, increased investment, and better infrastructure, despite some autonomy concerns.

Why It Matters: GHMC's massive expansion makes Hyderabad India's largest municipal corporation, aiming for world-class development.