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GMDA reviews progress of waste exigency programme

Updated on: Jun 27, 2024 06:34 AM IST

The municipal commissioner reported that 89 garbage vulnerable points had been identified in the corporation area

Gurugram: The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) reviewed the progress of the Haryana government’s ongoing Solid Waste Environmental Exigency Program (SWEEP), a special cleanliness campaign, at the authority’s office in Sector-44 on Wednesday, officials said.

The MCG commissioner said that the door-to-door garbage collection system is continuously improving, with an increase in the number of collection vehicles. (HT PHOTO)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GMDA, A Sreenivas, received updates on the progress of the cleanliness campaign and issued directives for further action. He announced that chief secretary of Haryana, TVSN Prasad, will conduct an inspection of various areas in Gurugram on June 30. To prepare for this, Sreenivas instructed ward in-charge nodal officers to ensure that cleanliness systems in their areas are fully operational. He emphasized the need for adequate manpower and machinery and stressed the importance of resolving complaints received on public helpline numbers, with feedback to be taken from complainants after resolution.

Divisional Commissioner RC Bidhan said that two additional special teams have been formed to enhance the campaign’s effectiveness. “Each team comprises 200 employees and is equipped with the necessary machinery and vehicles. These teams will work in the wards of each in-charge to ensure comprehensive cleanliness,” he said.

The municipal commissioner reported that 89 garbage vulnerable points had been identified in the corporation area. “Of these, 23 have been completely cleaned and eliminated, with regular garbage collection ensured at the remaining locations. Sanitation teams are working day and night, and rag-pickers are being integrated into the system to expedite ongoing efforts,” he said.

 
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