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ITC-GVMC pact for dry garbage collection

Monday, 17 August 2009 06:30 administrator
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The Hindu - Andhra Pradesh 17.08.2009

ITC-GVMC pact for dry garbage collection

Staff Reporter

30 per cent of it to be used in making paper by recycling it

 

Dry garbage will be collected at the rate of Rs.2 to Rs.4 a kg

Scheme envisages people’s participation in protection of the environment

VISAKHAPATNAM: Entering into an agreement with multi-business conglomerate ITC, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) on Sunday formally launched collection of dry garbage in an experimental basis in Zone III. About 30 per cent dry garbage produced in the city will be used in making paper by recycling it. After a 15-day extensive campaign the implementation will commence on September 1.

Launching the programme at Rani Chandramani Devi Hospital, Mayor Pulusu Janardhana Rao said in Zone III people should stock dry garbage like papers, plastic, iron and other metals in the special covers provided by ITC which would be collected after paying for it. If the scheme turned out to be successful, it would be implemented in phases all over the city. The scheme envisaged people’s participation in protection of environment.

Visakhapatnam (South) MLA Dronamraju Srinivasa Rao lauded the plan to dispose of garbage in an environment-friendly manner even as money was given for it.

Commissioner B. Sridhar said the successful implementation of the scheme would reduce garbage by 30 per cent in the city, save space in the dumping yard, manpower utilisation and fuel for transportation.

ITC Vice-President (Commercial) B.V.S. Joga Rao said dry garbage would be collected at the rate of Rs.2 to Rs.4 a kg. for recycling and making paper. This would save the felling of trees for making paper and help in restoring ecological balance. Agreements have been entered into with Hyderabad and Tirupathi municipal corporations besides 25 other civic bodies.

Play staged

Publicity material was given away and a street play staged on the occasion. Additional Commissioners S. Krishna Murthy and P. Purnachandra Rao, Chief Medical Officer (Health) D. Abbulu and local corporator Muttu Paiditalli participated.

Last Updated on Monday, 17 August 2009 06:32
 

Clean town project launched

Saturday, 15 August 2009 08:16 administrator
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The Hindu - Kerala 15.08.2009

Clean town project launched

Staff Reporter

KOLLAM: Punalur Bishop Selvister Ponnumuthan on Friday launched SWEEP (Social Work to Ensure Environmental Protection), the clean town project of the Punalur municipal corporation.

Address the function, Fr. Ponnumuthan said that development had no politics. The bishop said unity of the people was the basis for development and called upon all sections of the people to ensure the success of the project.

The launch of the project was on the premises of the Chemanthur private bus stand. Muncipal chairman M.A. Rajagopal and councillors were present.

Following the launch, the Kudumbasree, the National Service Scheme volunteers and hundreds of people from all walks of life joined hands to clean the private bus stand and it surroundings. Mr. Rajagopal said that the project was being launched with people’s participation.

He said the project would cover all the wards of the municipality. Ward-level committees for the purpose were being constituted.

Last Updated on Saturday, 15 August 2009 08:18
 

Corporation to create awareness

Friday, 14 August 2009 11:04 administrator
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The new Indian Express 14.08.2009

Corporation to create awareness

Express News Service

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In the wake of the growing scare of swine flu in the capital, the City Corporation has decided to intervene through mass public awareness programmes. To start with, a mass convention with the participation of health activists, ASHA volunteers, councillors, residents’ associations, school representatives, anganwadi workers and social workers has been planned on August 18.

The Corporation has also decided to give every bit of publicity to the mass convention so that it gets enough public attention. This was decided at the Health Committee meeting that was convened at the Corporation office here on Thursday.

Said Health Committee Chairman G.R.Anil, ``We do not want to create a scare, but it is also necessary that preventive measures are taken. Otherwise, the situation can go out of control. The convention is intended to draw the attention of the public to the methods of fighting the disease and staying away from any kind of fear.’’

Also, it has been decided to supply N95 masks to the Corporation last-grade employees who associate themselves with hospitals and cemeteries. The drivers of the Corporation’s ambulance and mobile mortuary unit, the workers at the Santhi Kavadam at Thycaud and the employees of the Corporation-run hospitals will be provided with these masks.

With a shortage of N95 masks creating difficulty, the local body has decided to ask the Health Department to take the necessary action. ``Wearing a simple mask that costs Rs three or four will not help in any way. The employees will be enlightened on the importance of the three-layered preventive mask and the need to wear them while on duty,’’ said Anil.

Various tips that can help one stay away from catching the fever and pamphlets carrying details of the disease will be published by the Corporation for distribution among the public and in schools.

Apart from the awareness programmes initiated by the Education Department in schools, the Corporation will also do its bit to help contain the situation. The local body has asked the councillors to call ward committee meetings and discuss the steps to be taken to create public awareness.

 
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