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Commissioner SMC review anti- polythene drive
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Thursday, 6 March 2014
9:48 pm
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Srinagar: The Srinagar Municipal
Corporation (SMC) on Thursday took review of key areas of sanitation
and the polythene drive underway in Srinagar to dissuade people from using the
same.
SMC Commissioner Dr G N Qasba chaired the meeting
attended by wards officers and senior official of the corporation, which
included Joint Commissioner Administration, Chief Accounts Officer, Secretary
SMC, Chief Enforcement Officer, Chief Sanitation Officer and others.
According to the statement issued to KNS, the
commissioner, who was briefed by the officials on the polythene drive, stressed
the need to have a new mechanism in place on polythene drive to completely
contain its use in Srinagar.
"All ward in-charges are directed to start ward-wise
drive against polythene use. The polythene seized during these drives will be
put on a display after every 15 days at the central office of the SMC,"
said Dr Qasba.
Dr Qasba, while describing polythene a menace, said,
"Stopping the use of polythene is in favour of one and all. We need
cooperation from people too to end the practise to save our environment, which
is facing grave threat due to polythene."
The SMC is planning a mega exhibition on April 21 where
polythene seized during special drives in 34 wards will be put on display and
figures about the same will be shared with the general public.
Dr Qasba also took stock of status of the Brari Nambal
lagoon. He directed the chief enforcement officer to ensure solid waste
management effectively and efficiently. "This lagoon is a lung for the Dal
lake and very ornamental for the environs of Srinagar," said Dr Qasba.
He passed strict orders to officer to ensure no
encroachment or illegal structure is set up in and outside the lagoon area.
"There will be zero tolerance for encroachment in the area. We cannot
allow our important asset to be consumed by the encroachers. The lagoon serves
like one big green space for locals too. The locals should also help the SMC in
stopping encroachments," said Dr Qasba.
The commissioner also reviewed the progress of actions
taken to address sanitation issues of the city.
The SMC has placed hi-teach11 compactors right now to
cater to the needs of the city. Besides, 12 hoppers are also working in tandem
to ensure clean environs to people living in the city.
Additional 20 hoppers are being procured by the SMC to
bring more efficiency in cleaning up exercise of garbage from the city. The SMC
is aiming at good services and plan it provide machines to all wards for swift
deliverance of services on sanitation front.
Meanwhile, the commissioner also took note of the
measures taken at the Achan dumping ground. He expressed at the pace if work
and the measures in place to make it a success.
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