Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation facts for kids

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is a government group that helps run the city of Ahmedabad. It makes sure the city has good services and manages its daily operations. The AMC was started in July 1950. It was created under a special law called the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act.

How Ahmedabad is Managed

The AMC is split into 48 areas, each with its own elected leader. The main leader is called the Mayor, but this role is mostly for ceremonies. The real boss who handles the day-to-day work is the Municipal Commissioner. This person is a special officer chosen by the government of Gujarat. They are part of the Indian Administrative Service.

How the City is Divided

To manage the city better, Ahmedabad was first divided into five main areas. These were called Central, East, West, North, and South. In 2013, a large new area was added. This new part was called the New West Zone. It used to be managed by a different group. Later, in 2018, the New West Zone was split even further. It became two separate zones: the North West Zone and the South West Zone.

Getting Water to Homes

The AMC makes sure that homes and businesses in Ahmedabad have enough water. It gets water from two main places. These are the Sabarmati river and the Narmada canal. The city also uses water from underground sources.

How Water is Cleaned and Sent Out

Currently, the AMC has four big plants that clean water. These are called Water Treatment Plants (WTPs). Their names are Kotarpur, Raska, Dudheswar, and Jaspur. There are also seven special wells along the Sabarmati River. These wells help add more water to the city's supply. After the water is cleaned, the AMC sends it through a network of pipes. This water goes to special places called Water Distribution Stations (WDSs). These stations are spread out in six zones across the city.

Managing City Waste

The AMC collects a lot of waste every day. It gathers over 1000 tonnes of waste from different spots in the six zones. To do this, they use many vehicles and machines. These include 130 tractors, trucks, and JCBs. In total, 1173 vehicles are used. They are all tracked using a global Positioning System. This helps the AMC know where the vehicles are.

Collecting Electronic Waste

In 2017, the AMC started a new program. They began collecting electronic waste (e-waste) right from people's homes. This was a team effort with private companies. Six special centers were opened across the city. These centers help sort and recycle the e-waste.