The New Indian Express 29.07.2009

BBMP sets up cells for garbage disposal

BANGALORE: The BBMP has set up environment cells which will look into solid waste management. These cells will ensure scientific disposal of garbage. The task was earlier managed by the BBMP health officials and later, it was given to the ward engineers. But now, these separate cells will be headed by environment engineers. Medical officers and ward engineers will form part of the teams, till recruitments are done for the posts of environment engineers, through the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. BBMP, at present, has around eight to ten environment engineers and the shortage has to be overcome.

Till then, services of medical health officers and ward engineers will be availed.