The Times of India 25.08.2012
We’ll try to convince Mavallipura: Mayor D Venkatesh Murthy
The city needs a quick solution to clear the mountains of garbage. TOI asked mayor D Venkatesh Murthy about BBMP's plan of action
Why isn't BBMP taking up garbage clearance on a war footing?
We are trying our best to convince the villagers of Mavallipura. We
must get permission from Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. BBMP
officials are working on implementing safety measures at Mavallipura. We
are also trying to identify other places for disposing of garbage. As
on today , we are sending trucks to Terra Firma at Doddaballapura and
Mandur.
Why have you not visited Mavallipura where residents are protesting against the dumping? Why are you reluctant? BBMP's chief engineer, joint commissioner on solid waste management and
the deputy mayor have visited Mavallipura. I understand the villagers'
concerns. They may agree to the dumping in their village if we take
precautionary measures laid out by the pollution control board. We have
convened a meeting with the villagers on August 29. We will sort out the
issue.
Some contractors and pourakarmikas are protesting seeking payment of pending bills and salaries...
I will look into the issue immediately.
