LSGD evaluation reveals gaps in solid waste management in Kerala’s Ernakulam
The Hindu
As many as 17 local bodies in the district are yet to set up material collection facilities for storage of non-biodegradable waste
An assessment by the Local Self Governments Department (LSGD) has found that 17 local bodies in Ernakulam have not set up material collection facilities for storage of non-biodegradable waste as per norms.
The gaps in waste management were revealed in the latest round of evaluation done by the department. The erring civic bodies include Ezhikkara, Paingottur, Chellanam, Kumbalam, Vazhakkulam, Vengola, Okkal, Karukutty, Vadavucode, Malayattoor, Mazhuvannoor, Aayavana, Elamkunnapuzha, Thuravur, Keerampara, and Sreemoolanagaram.
Koothattukulam Municipality, which had lagged behind, made initial steps by identifying the location for the facility, according to official estimates.
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