Port Blair, July 11: A meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Shri Amit Kale, IAS, Secretary PBMC, in the Conference Hall of the Council with the sanitation and solid waste management officials. It was decided that to ensure effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) rule, the Port Blair Municipal Council will issue information pamphlets to households for waste segregation at the source. These pamphlets will provide information regarding categorization of waste into wet, dry and household hazardous waste, aiming to facilitate proper waste segregation and enhance the efficiency of waste management.
In the initial phase, the focus will be on Wards where segregation practices are lacking or where households do not adhere to SWM rules. Sanitary Inspectors from the Council will ensure the pamphlets are placed on the front door or in the kitchen area, with the consent of the households, to ensure that it is clearly visible to all family members. This visibility will help streamline the segregation process and instill a sense of responsibility among residents.
In addition to the above measures, the PBMC is creating awareness programs through its Safai Mitras, Supervisors, and Swacchtha Awareness Team to streamline the segregation process. It is emphasized that from 25th of July 2024 onwards waste collection will only be done if the waste is properly segregated at the source. Households failing to comply with segregation rules will face penalties. This initiative emphasizes PBMC’s commitment to maintaining a clean and sustainable environment, encouraging residents to actively participate in waste management practices. By segregating waste, residents contribute to recycling efforts, reducing landfill use and promoting a healthier ecosystem.
For further details or queries, residents can contact their respective Ward’s Sanitary Inspector. Let’s work together to keep our city clean and green, raising a community that values and practices sustainable living.
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