NMC Issues Warning to Garbage Operators Over Collection Issues
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Nagpur, India: Nagpur MunicipDrCommissioner Dr Abhijeet Chaudhari has put the city’s current garbage collection operators on notice due to persistent service shortcomings. The move comes as the municipality considers appointing a third operator to improve waste management services.
Dr. Chaudhari revealed that despite the recent purchase of additional garbage collection vehicles, the performance of the two current operators, M/s Enviro and M/s BVG, has been inadequate. If their performance does not improve, the NMC may reduce their operational areas to make way for a new operator. The Commissioner emphasized that effective monitoring and adherence to service standards are crucial for achieving better results.
In a press briefing at the NMC Headquarters, Dr Chaudhari outlined the city's efforts to address various civic issues. He noted that the NMC has started regular cleaning of major sewer lines to prevent blockages and has procured extra machinery to enhance response times. A new Hot Mix Plant is also being set up to address material storage issues.
With the monsoon season contributing to an increase in mosquito breeding, the NMC has ramped up its efforts in spraying and folding. Dr. Chaudhari stressed that while fogging provides temporary relief, more sustainable solutions like treating stagnant water and introducing Guppy fish to control larvae are being prioritized.
On environmental concerns, Dr Chaudhari announced stricter measures against the use of Plaster of Paris (PoP) for making idols. Retailers caught selling PoP idols will face fines, and repeat offenders could see their licenses revoked. Public Ganesh Utsav Mandals using PoP idols will also be blacklisted for future festivalDrFinancially, Dr. Chaudhari explained that the NMC is now including clauses in project contracts to ensure payments are made only after receiving state government funds. This approach is intended to mitigate financial pressure on the municipality due to staggered state grants. Despite a healthy financial status, Dr. Chaudhari acknowledged that the limited number of contractors might be contributing to the need for repeated calls for tenders.
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