RMC Plant and Air Pollution
Led from the front with residents and government authorities on the pollution caused by an RMC plant near Tellapur. The effort was successful and helped protect public health and residents' quality of life.
Tellapur, Telangana
Serving People. Strengthening Communities.
Goruganti Sridhar is a community leader, entrepreneur and social-service advocate committed to improving civic infrastructure, environmental sustainability, cultural development, education and community welfare.
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About
About Goruganti Sridhar
Goruganti Sridhar believes meaningful change begins when individuals take responsibility for their communities. He began his professional career in the software industry, where he grew into leadership roles, and later moved into business and entrepreneurship. His experience in technology, management and community leadership developed his ability to organize people, engage with government authorities and work towards practical solutions. He has played a key role and served as President in multiple residential communities, including one of approximately 5,000 members. He is also associated with Service for Society, or S4S, through which he has participated in civic, social, cultural, religious and environmental initiatives.
Community service
Community Leadership
- Played a key role and served as President in multiple residential communities, including one of approximately 5,000 residents
- Worked on water-flow and water-distribution infrastructure, and on resolving water logging caused by rains
- Strengthened resident safety through security improvements, including protective barbed-wire fencing
- Drove community engagement and activities by playing key roles in organizing residents
- Coordinated with residents, government officials and social organizations to address not only community concerns but all local issues
Civic impact
Civic Infrastructure and Public Services
Road Infrastructure
Drove the road-relaying demand for the Tellapur Circle to RR7 stretch, submitting a written representation to the Deputy Commissioner, Patancheruvu Circle-46 (received 21 April 2026). Led from the front with municipal officials on pothole filling and road improvements, and the effort was successful.
Industrial Air Pollution
Submitted a formal complaint to the Zonal Commissioner, Pollution Control Board, Ramchandrapuram (3 January 2024) regarding the persistent pungent smell affecting residents' health, and followed it up with the authorities.
Public Transportation
Led the demand for better public transport from the front and worked with officials until regular AC bus services and improved connectivity were made available to Tellapur residents. The effort was successful.
Electricity Services
Coordinated with the Electricity Department regarding power fluctuations and the need for more reliable electrical services.
Waterlogging and Drainage
Worked with residents and officials to address waterlogging, drainage and water-flow challenges, including concerns in the RR7 area.
Sustainability
Environment and Sustainability
Goruganti Sridhar is passionate about sustainability and responsible community development. As Community President, he encouraged eco-friendly practices, resource conservation, environmental awareness and resident participation in sustainability initiatives.
- Plantation and environmental initiatives
- Water conservation and responsible resource usage
- Community awareness and participation
- Pollution-control advocacy
- Sustainable community-management practices
- Leadership that contributed to the community receiving an IGBC award or recognition
- Eco-friendly Vinayaka Chavithi drive promoting natural clay idols instead of plaster-of-Paris
Recognized with the IGBC Platinum Green Building Award for commitment to sustainable community development.
Eco-Friendly Clay Ganesha Initiative
Plaster-of-Paris idols and chemical paints do not dissolve cleanly and leave residue in lakes and tanks long after the festival. On Vinayaka Chavithi, Goruganti Sridhar led Service 4 Society volunteers in distributing 1,000 natural clay Ganesha idols free of cost across Tellapur and Kollur, including Kollur Double Bedroom Houses Phase-1, the stretch opposite Aliens Space Station and Tellapur Circle. Idols were given to residents of gated communities and colonies and to domestic helpers working in the area. Representatives of the Police Department, including DSP and CI officers, attended as chief guests and encouraged families to celebrate in an eco-friendly way. The drive was covered by TV9 Telugu.
2,000 clay idols sanctioned by HMDA
Following a representation to the Metropolitan Commissioner, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), 2,000 eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols were sanctioned and distributed free among families in Tellapur, which is home to approximately 20,000 families. S4S volunteers handled the distribution along with awareness on eco-friendly celebration.
Cultural service
Cultural and Religious Service
- Played a key role in organizing a large cultural and religious gathering attended by approximately 2,000 people
- Active member and supporter of the Ayyappa Seva Samiti
- Led the free distribution of 1,000 natural clay Ganesha idols for an eco-friendly Vinayaka Chavithi
- Contributed to temple renovation, maintenance and improvement
- Supported community gatherings, festivals and cultural programs
- Organized or contributed to Gram Panchayat and district-level cultural and social events
- Worked to preserve cultural values while promoting unity and inclusive community participation
Education and welfare
Education and Social Welfare
- Supported students with educational requirements
- Assisted individuals and families experiencing hardship
- Participated in community welfare programs
- Encouraged youth participation in social and community activities
- Connected people in need with relevant support wherever possible
Timeline
Journey of Service
Leadership roles in the software industry
Transition into business and entrepreneurship
Social and community-service involvement
Association with Service for Society
Played a key role and served as President in multiple residential communities
Civic and infrastructure initiatives
Environmental and sustainability work
Cultural and religious service
Continuing journey towards wider public service
Vision
A Practical, People-First Vision
My objective in public life is to remain close to people, understand their everyday challenges and work with residents and government institutions to deliver practical and lasting solutions.
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Better civic infrastructure
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Clean air and environmental protection
03
Reliable water, electricity and public transport
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Education and youth empowerment
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Cultural and temple development
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Transparent, accessible and responsive governance
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Good governance — a government that is responsive, transparent, accountable and easy for every citizen to interact with
Impact snapshot
Service, in numbers
~5,000
Residents served as Community President
IGBC
Recognition for sustainability initiatives
1,000
Natural clay Ganesha idols distributed free for an eco-friendly Vinayaka Chavithi
Multiple
Civic, cultural, religious and environmental initiatives
Gallery
Photo and Video Gallery
Activity records with location, date and outcome. Items marked as placeholders are awaiting original photographs.
Civic Initiatives
Road repair and pothole filling follow-up
On-site follow-up during road repair and pothole-filling work in the locality.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: Repair work taken up at the identified stretch.
Community Meetings
Review meeting with officials and residents
Discussion on pending civic issues with concerned officials and resident representatives.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: Issues reviewed and next steps identified.
Public Service
Representation with community members
Joint representation with community members on public-service requirements.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: Request acknowledged by the office concerned.
Public Service
Follow-up on public infrastructure request
Follow-up visit with residents regarding a pending infrastructure request.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: Status reviewed with the department.
Civic Initiatives
Representation for relaying the Tellapur Circle – RR7 road
Written representation submitted to the Deputy Commissioner, Patancheruvu Circle-46, CMC, on behalf of residents along the RR7 corridor, seeking a new durable road before the rainy season.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: Representation received and inwarded by Cyberabad Municipal Corporation on 21 April 2026.
Civic Initiatives
Media coverage of the road issue
Vaartha daily reported the residents' representation to the Deputy Commissioner seeking a permanent solution to the road and waterlogging problem.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: Issue brought into public focus and pending works were taken up for review.
Civic Initiatives
Complaint to the Pollution Control Board
Complaint submitted to the Zonal Commissioner, Pollution Control Board, Ramchandrapuram, regarding a persistent pungent smell affecting residents' health.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: Complaint acknowledged by the Pollution Control Board office.
Ayyappa Seva and Annadanam
Annadanam during the Ayyappa season
Annadanam served daily to Ayyappa devotees during the 60-day season.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: Successful event.
Cultural Events
Cultural and religious gathering
Cultural and religious gathering with participation from the community.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: To be updated
Temple Development
Temple renovation support
Supported renovation and improvement work at the temple.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: To be updated
Awards and Recognition
IGBC Platinum Green Building Award
Indian Green Building Council Platinum rating received by the community for sustainable development practices.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: Recognition for the community's sustainability leadership.
Environmental Activities
Free distribution of natural clay Ganesha idols
Service 4 Society volunteers distributed natural clay Ganesha idols free of cost under the 'I Support Eco Friendly Ganesha' banner, urging families to avoid plaster-of-Paris idols and chemical paints.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: 1,000 clay idols distributed free across several locations.
Environmental Activities
Police Department officers as chief guests
DSP and CI officers of the Police Department attended the distribution as chief guests and encouraged residents to celebrate Vinayaka Chavithi in an eco-friendly manner.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: Wider public support for eco-friendly celebration.
Environmental Activities
Residents and children receive clay idols
Residents of gated communities and colonies, along with domestic helpers working in the area, received natural clay Ganesha idols during the drive.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: Strong community participation across the Tellapur area.
Environmental Activities
Television coverage of the clay Ganesha drive
TV9 Telugu covered the free distribution of natural clay Ganesha idols and the appeal to protect local water bodies during the festival.
Tellapur, Telangana
Outcome: The eco-friendly message reached a wider audience.
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