Shuchi Mitras: A step towards decentralisation of SWM
The Hindu
Commissioner launches Citizen Participation Programme
Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commissioner, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), batted for a decentralised system for solid waste management, calling it far more effective. “There is a new Act for BBMP and the government has also set up a separate company for solid waste management. However, the primary responsibility of waste management will continue to remain with the BBMP,” said Mr. Gupta at the launch of the Citizen Participation Programme on Wednesday. Under this programme, a decentralised system with zonal/divisional/ward-level coordinators, a Shuchi Mitra at the block level and volunteers at the lane level will be put in place to maintain cleanliness across the city. Mr. Gupta said junior health inspectors and marshals were working actively and urged citizens to join hands with civic officials to keep the city clean.More Related News