Kanpur - Civic Administration

Civic Administration

Kanpur Municipal Corporation

This body is responsible for administration of Kanpur City area.

Here is the message of Mayor Mr. Ravindra Patni(BJP)_

"We are committed to better civic amenities for all the citizens of the Kanpur. In this series using Information Technology a GIS-based website is being developed as Public Information System. It includes a wardwise digital map; in which the location of every house/property, its property tax data with online payment facility, online registration of birth & death, self assessment form (with calculation facility), information regarding various fees and taxes, administrative structures etc. is available. The grievance redress system being developed in the website will bring the citizens better access to the Corporation's service delivery system.

For your active participation in the development of the City, we have started, a new chapter "fund your city" through which you can make financial, technical, managerial, and other contributions to the development of Kanpur. You can suggest proposals and projects in which you have personal interest."

We are expecting, your suggestions and active contributions in the development of Kanpur Metropolitan Area.

Kanpur Development Authority

Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) is a board for development of Kanpur. The Secretary of Kanpur Development Authority is Shakuntla Gautam. Kanpur Development Authority is responsible for constructing Governmental Building and flats in Kanpur.

Police

The Kanpur Metropolitan Police has six geographic zones, includes the Traffic Police, the City Armed Reserve, the Central Crime Branch and the City Crime Record Bureau and runs 73 police stations, including two all-women police stations.

Electricity and Water Supply

Electricity in Kanpur is regulated through the Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESA) now KESCO, while water supply and sanitation facilities are provided by the Kanpur Water Supply and Sewerage Board (KWSSB).