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Civic body gets 3 ISO certifications

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 12:42 administrator
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Deccan Chronicle 29.07.2009

Civic body gets 3 ISO certifications

July 29th, 2009
By Our Correspondent

Chennai, July 28: For the first time in its history, Chennai corporation has bagged three ISO 9001: 2008 certifications, two for its existing modern slaughterhouse facilities at Saidapet and Villivakkam and the third one for its stores department, corporation commissioner Rajesh Lakhoni told Deccan Chronicle.

Initially, the firm requested to make certain modifications and corrections in the system to ensure that the facilities were maintained as per ISO standards. The certificate would be valid for a period of three years. The consultants, Sri Panickar Management Consultants (SPMC), Chromepet, had studied the system of functioning since January, the commissioner added.

The consultants would periodically conduct checks to study the ISO-certified facilities and necessary improvements will be taken up as per their recommendations, the commissioner added. According to civic sources, the civic body's grievance redressal helpline (1913) system is also likely to be subjected to ISO certification shortly.

Meanwhile, mayor M. Subramanian in a statement said the renovation of historical Ripon Buildings, at an estimated cost of Rs 6.48 crore, would be completed in a span of two years. The project will be funded under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, the statement said.

 

City corporation gets ISO certification for 3 fa

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 08:43 administrator
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The New Indian Express 29.07.2009

City corporation gets ISO certification for 3 fa

CHENNAI: Adding more feathers to its cap, the 321-year-old Chennai Corporation received ISO 9001:2008 certification from the Guardian Independent Certification Limited, United Kingdom, for its modern slaughterhouses in Villivakkam and Saidapet and its electrical stores in Chintadripet.

With the ISO certification, the Chennai Corporation has become the second corporation after Trichy in the whole country to obtain such a certificate for providing high standards in its slaughterhouse operation.

Confirming the latest stride for high standards to Express, Corporation Commissioner Rajesh Lakhoni said, “ISO certificates related to three of its facilities have been approved and issued a few days ago. The certificate would be valid for a period of three years.”

M Muruganantham, Chief Executive Officer of the Chennai-based Sri Panickar Management Consultants (SPMC), said, “The consultancy had studied the functioning of the three facilities and developed them as per ISO standards.”

The whole process of this certification has begun in January this year and the consultancy had compiled the procedure and brought a quality manual, he added.

After the certification, the consultant would be able to check identification and traceability of goods besides conducting annual checks to see how the systems are functioning at these places.

The certification would ensure that services and facilitation for public services were provided properly, and there should be continuous improvement, Muruganantham added.

The civic body has also approached the SPMC for ISO certification for its grievance redress helpline (1913) system, also known as complaint cell.

The system is expected to get the certification in two months, a senior civic body official added.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 July 2009 09:01
 

Plastic ban in beach from Aug.15

Tuesday, 28 July 2009 05:24 administrator
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Deccan Chronicle 28.07.2009

Plastic ban in beach from Aug.15

July 28th, 2009
By Our Correspondent

Chennai, July 27: Marina beach may celebrate its share of ‘independence’ this year on August 15.

The Chennai corporation has decided to ban plastic on the beach stretch from the Independence Day, mayor M. Subramanian said here on Monday.

At an interactive session with vendors at the beach, the mayor said that plastic wastes littered around the beach were posing threat to public.

Besides harming the ecosystem, plastic can lead to cancer and several nervous disorders.

“The only option available is that people should stop using plastic,” the mayor said and asked the vendors to refrain from selling food items packed in plastic.

Corporation commissioner Rajesh Lakhoni said that being non-biodegradable, plastic will remain in the soil for centuries preventing water from getting absorbed into the ground.

“The Corporation will take the issue seriously and our main objective is to prevent this environmental hazard. We have also planned to conduct awareness programmes to educate the vendors on the harmful effects of plastic,” Mr Lakhoni added.

 
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