The Times of India               19.06.2013

Solid waste management to commence in Raipur

RAIPUR: Solid waste management service is scheduled to commence at 23 wards of the city from June 20 finally, amid controversies and criticism.

Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) in collaboration with Kiwar Environ Company of Bangalore is responsible for the project. Mayor Kiranmayee Nayak said that dustbins would be provided to all households so that the workers can collect garbage from them. A mock drill on the RMC premises would be conducted on June 19 by the company on how they would perform the humongous task.

In a meeting with solid waste management project in charge, officials of Kiwar Environ, zonal officers and sanitation inspectors, Nayak expressed her dissatisfaction on the preparations being done on the project and that RMC couldn't entirely depend on the company for maintaining cleanliness in the city.

A toll-free number will be started for the grievances of citizens in terms of cleanliness and they would be made aware about the facility. Posters and banners will be put up in wards with the names and numbers of officials concerned so that people can directly approach them.