Ongole Municipal Corporation to mark 150th anniversary with series of events
The Ongole Municipal Corporation is preparing for its 150th anniversary celebrations scheduled for September 2026. Local officials are using the milestone to highlight ongoing infrastructure development, including water pipeline replacements and road improvements.
Why it matters
This highlights urban development efforts and historical preservation in a growing Indian city, reflecting broader municipal governance trends.
Ongole Municipal Corporation (OMC), originally established by the British government as a municipality on September 30, 1876, will complete 150 years of its formation on September 30, 2026. As part of the sesquicentennial celebrations, a series of events are planned from August 24, 2026 involving notable personalities from Prakasam district.
State Minister for Social Welfare Dr. Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy called upon the local people to actively participate in the celebrations. He said: “The city holds great historical significance and the series of events will showcase its glorious past and create lasting memories.”
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