The Hindu 19.10.2010
UDF manifesto promises effective waste management
Staff Reporter
Kozhikode: The United Democratic Front (UDF) released on Monday its formal election manifesto for the City Corporation, giving topmost priority to effective waste management and waste recycling process.
The manifesto was released by UDF coordination committee chairman N.P. Moideen by handing over its first copy to All India Congress Committee member P.V. Gangadharan. It promised the introduction of latest technology for waste recycling process to put an end to the turmoil of people living close to the Njeliyanparamba dumping yard.
Explaining the manifesto, Mr. Moideen said there would be an initiative to set up new biogas plants in the city with the cooperation of various residents' associations, merchant fraternity and voluntary organisations. Special attention would be given to opening new recycling plants for plastic waste, he said.
Mr. Moideen said the drafting of a master plan for the overall development of the city would be the second consideration. Support of acclaimed architects and town planners would be sought to complete the master plan, he added.
The other highlights of the manifesto include the opening of zonal offices for Corporation, easing of traffic congestion in the city, construction of a new stadium for promoting sports, promotion of beach tourism and extension of IT-enabled education in schools.
There would be more industrial estates besides exclusive outlets for trading products manufactured by small-scale industrial units.
The UDF leadership aspires to set up an exclusive cultural museum in Kozhikode to preserve the cultural heritage of the city. The manifesto also promises strengthening of drinking water supply, reproductive and child health activities, special project for rehabilitation of sanitation workers and total computerisation of Corporation documents.
General convener of UDF coordination committee K. Moideen Koya and leaders of various parties within the UDF were also present at the function.
