The Pioneer 28.06.2013
Monsoon preparations: Dy CEO gives 60% marks to RMC
Shailendra Kumar Lal, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of RMC confessed
in an interview that RMC is not fully prepared to combat monsoon related
problems but asserted that that steps are being taken to minimise the
problem.
What are the ground level preparations of RMC to battle against monsoon?
We have 300 km long drainage system which solves the purpose if
rainfall is less than 40-50 mm a day. But the crucial problem Ranchi
faces is lack of a comprehensive drainage system for approximately 12.50
lakh population. The plan has been submitted to the Central Government
already. Also anti-encroachment drive over drains was carried on from
June 12 to June 15.
What arrangements have been made in areas which are worst-affected by monsoon?
There are 13 low lying areas which include Vidya Nagar, Panchsheel
Nagar and others in and around Ranchi where drainage system is not
present and are worst affected in monsoon. There is no permanent
management of this flaw though a temporary arrangement has been made by
RMC.
What measure RMC takes for choked drains?
We have jet and suckers machines and we immediately ask our team to
clear chokes whenever any complains are made. Choked drain is not a
problem as we are well-equipped with machines.
What are the other moves to solve drainage related issues?
De-silting and adding bleaching powder in drainage system are other
steps we take but only 60 per cent of the drains are covered till date.
This is not satisfactory statistics for RMC also and our preparation to
fight monsoon lacks here. You can give RMC 60 per cent marks if you are
judging it on monsoon preparations.
Solid waste management plays a vital role in monsoon to prevent people from water borne diseases. Your comments.
Yes, Solid waste management plays a vital role in monsoon to prevent
people from water borne diseases. The solid waste management work order
is handled by A2Z on RMC order .The scope of work for the project under
waste management broadly includes door-to-door collection of solid
waste. They also work on collection of the user charges, construction,
operation & maintenance of the waste processing facility with
composting as one of the main processes.
Is there any helping hand given to public for water borne diseases treatment?
Health Department doesn’t come under us though we have supplied
medications to our health wing on their demand especially for diarrhoea,
cholera and malaria. RMC is always ready to extend its helping hands to
health wing.
How municipal garbage is disposed? Is there any composting plant?
Municipal wastes are dumped in the outskirts of the city so that it can
do no harm to the public. Moreover there is a plan of starting a
composting plant in Jhiri for management of biodegradable waste and
converting it into fertilisers. This will be starting on September 17,
2013.
Any additional step that RMC has taken as monsoon preparation?
Awareness workshops are also organised by A2Z to educate people about
monsoon related problems. We are distributing 1.5 lakh of paper and jute
bags to vendors to curb the use of polythene bags.
