Action plan sought to address shortcomings in waste management
The Hindu
Local bodies that failed to step up waste management facilities have to submit an action plan to resolve the shortcomings before May 12. Secretaries of the grama panchayats that earned ‘very poor’ rat
Local bodies that failed to step up waste management facilities have to submit an action plan to resolve the shortcomings before May 12. Secretaries of the grama panchayats that earned ‘very poor’ rating in the assessment by the Local Self-Government Department should evaluate the gaps in scientific waste management plans. The action plan has to be submitted before the Director of Panchayat, Ernakulam. The Deputy Director of Panchayat should hold a review meeting every week to assess the progress of implementation. Local bodies that are yet to deploy Harithakarma Sena members for the collection of non-biodegradable waste should convene a meeting to appoint the green volunteers. It was found that some local bodies, which included Koothattukulam, Aayavana, Karukutty, Vengola, Paingottur, Keerampara, and Puthenvelikkara, were yet to form the Harithakarma Sena for door-to-door collection of non-biodegradable waste. Panchayat committees should be convened immediately. An action-taken report has to be filed by May 12, according to an official communication.More Related News
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