The New Indian Express 12.10.2010
Shankar Mutt grappling with garbage
BANGALORE: The residents of Shankar Mutt ward face a lot of problems due to garbage menace. They want the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) authorities to take stern measures to ensure their area is kept garbage free.The residents complain that the process of garbage cleaning in their area is not up to the mark. They also said that many open drains require immediate attention. “The pourakarmikas are not doing their duty properly. The garbage collection from each house is also not up to the mark. The BBMP authorities have to take steps to clear weeds and grass from the open drains to avoid any inconvenience during monsoon,’’ says S Veena, a housewife.
Heaps of garbage is a common feature at a few areas of Shankar Mutt. The residents also complain that the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has not taken any measure to improve the water supply. “There is no problem for water in a few areas but water is being supplied twice a week at other areas,’’ said U N Anandaram, a resident.
Echoing similar opinion, M Shivaraju, Corporator, said that the water supply was affected due to some technical problems. “Now, the BWSSB has replaced a valve to ensure water supply to Shankar Mutt and other localities,’’ said Shivaraju.
On the strengthening of open drains, Shivaraju said that he has been waiting for the BBMP to release funds to take up development work. “An estimation has been submitted to the BBMP on the proposed development work. The drain work will be taken up as soon as the BBMP releases the funds,’’ said Shivaraju.
On the garbage issue, the corporator said that he was unhappy with the garbage cleaning and disposal work at Shankar Mutt. “I have been taking several measures to ensure that garbage contractor does his job properly. However, the garbage disposal is far from being satisfactory. I am waiting for the BBMP to appoint a contractor to clear the garbage,’’ he said.
The corporator said that he has already sent a proposal to the government to construct a primary health centre for the benefit of families residing below the poverty line (BPL). “A civic amenity site has been identified at Karnataka Layout for the construction of a primary health centre. The construction will begin as soon as the state government approves the proposal,’’ he said.
