‘Very poor’ solid waste management rating for over 260 panchayats in Kerala
The Hindu
An assessment by the Department of Local Self Government reveals that 360 panchayats in Kerala have failed to take steps against dumping of waste in public places
Nearly 264 grama panchayats in Kerala have received a ‘very poor’ rating for its solid waste management and sanitation scenario, according to an assessment by the Department of Local Self Government. Kozhikode district has the highest number of panchayats that have failed to ensure management of solid waste as per the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Thirty-four local bodies in the district were found to have failed in management of the solid waste.More Related News