Divisional commissioner reviews progress of sanitation campaign in Gurugram
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Divisional commissioner reviews progress of sanitation campaign in Gurugram

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram divisional commissioner Ramesh Chandra Bidhan on Thursday conducted a review of the ongoing sanitation drive in Municipal Corporation of Gurugram areas and directed officials to regularly clean all garbage collection points and prepare a report on issues in door-to-door waste collection, officials said. He also instructed sanitation teams to make more use of tractor trolleys in areas facing challenges with door-to-door waste collection, deploy smaller vehicles in narrow streets where tractors cannot reach, and coordinate with local resident welfare associations to get public feedback. “The review focused on daily improvements in sanitation efforts, the status of door-to-door waste collection, and feedback from the public. The session focused on enhancing waste segregation, reviewing the performance of empanelled agencies, and improving door-to-door waste collection efforts across the city.

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MCG fines 4 sanitation firms ₹7.4L for lapses in waste mgmt
3 weeks, 4 days ago

MCG fines 4 sanitation firms ₹7.4L for lapses in waste mgmt

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has issued penalties totaling ₹7.4 lakh to four sanitation contractors after inspections revealed severe lapses in the waste management. Besides penalising contractors, MCG is also working on enhancing waste collection efficiency, increasing the number of garbage collection vehicles, and ensuring timely door-to-door waste pickup. Additionally, MCG officials discovered that sanitation workers employed by these firms …

Tiruchi Corporation identifies 92 garbage hotspots, steps up door-to-door waste collection
1 month ago

Tiruchi Corporation identifies 92 garbage hotspots, steps up door-to-door waste collection

The Hindu  

In a bid to prevent littering in public places, Tiruchi Corporation has planned to strengthen its door-to-door waste collection from shops and households. Among the steps include increasing the frequency of waste collection in densely populated localities, commercial areas, and areas with more garbage vulnerable points, deploying additional vehicles and sanitation workers to cover major streets and implementing monitoring systems …

Sanitation woes take centre stage as Gururgam preps for civic polls
1 month ago

Sanitation woes take centre stage as Gururgam preps for civic polls

Hindustan Times  

As Gurugram gears up for the municipal elections, slated for March 2, sanitation and illegal waste dumping have emerged as key voter concerns, with residents across the district expressing frustration over deteriorating hygiene and the failure of civic authorities to address the issue. Despite repeated complaints and grievances, irregular waste collection and unchecked garbage dumping persist in several areas, leading …

Gurugram: MCG chief inspects city areas for sanitation, sewer issues
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gurugram: MCG chief inspects city areas for sanitation, sewer issues

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: Municipal commissioner Ashok Kumar Garg on Saturday conducted a detailed inspection of over a dozen locations across the city to review sanitation and sewer-related complaints. While inspecting areas in Sector 5 and Sector 21, Garg directed officials to clear waste and debris from vacant plots. Starting from the Civil Lines camp office in the morning, Garg flanked by senior …

Chandigarh: Garbage collectors end strike, to resume services from today
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Chandigarh: Garbage collectors end strike, to resume services from today

Hindustan Times  

After suspending work for two consecutive days, the door-to-door garbage collectors of the city ended their strike on Tuesday and announced that garbage will be collected as routine Wednesday onwards. New MoU to be signed The protesting workers, who sat for the entire day at the city’s MRF centres demanding better wages, including a salary hike, citing an increase in …

MCG chief inspects cleanliness in Gurugram, takes action against 2 officials
2 months, 4 weeks ago

MCG chief inspects cleanliness in Gurugram, takes action against 2 officials

Hindustan Times  

Municipal Corporation of Gurugram commissioner Ashok Kumar Garg inspected several areas in the city on Saturday and acted against two officials after finding garbage lying in public areas under their jurisdiction. MCG chief inspects cleanliness in Gurugram, takes action against 2 officials Officials said that Garg sought a written explanation from the two officials — a senior sanitation inspector and …

Waste to be picked up twice a day in Ggm: Divisional commissioner
4 months ago

Waste to be picked up twice a day in Ggm: Divisional commissioner

Hindustan Times  

The district divisional commissioner RC Bidhan has directed municipal officials to ensure that garbage is collected from ward collection points, particularly trolleys, twice a day to improve the sanitation situation across Gurugram. The divisional commissioner RC Bidhan with senior municipal officials on Saturday at a meeting at Mini Secretariat. “Every garbage trolley should be emptied twice a day, and secondary …

MCG launches campaign to boost public sanitation
4 months ago

MCG launches campaign to boost public sanitation

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has launched the Swachh Toilet Campaign, coinciding with World Toilet Day, and will run until December 25, marking Good Governance Day, officials said. The campaign aims to improve the cleanliness, maintenance, and beautification of all public and community toilets in the district, ensuring better sanitation standards for all residents, they added. These efforts, already conducted …

Residents and RWAs meet MCG commissioner to address urban issues
4 months, 1 week ago

Residents and RWAs meet MCG commissioner to address urban issues

Hindustan Times  

A group of resident welfare associations in Gurugram met newly appointed Municipal Corporation of Gurugram commissioner Ashok Garg on Thursday to discuss a slew of issues such as waste management, dust pollution, and sewage disposal. MCG commissioner Garg acknowledged the residents’ issues and said, “We will hold a series of follow-up meetings to ensure these challenges are addressed systematically.” The …

Waste collection in Gurugram may see disruption as payment delays mount
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Waste collection in Gurugram may see disruption as payment delays mount

Hindustan Times  

The district’s door-to-door waste collection service faces a severe crisis as Bimalraj Outsourcing Pvt. Adding to the complications, Singh highlighted operational issues, such as residents providing mixed waste instead of segregated waste, unauthorised vendors operating within MCG’s jurisdiction, and monopolistic practices by empaneled agencies disrupting collection efforts. The illegal vendors and empanelled agencies hired to assist bulk waste generators cover …

MCG hosts workshop to improve cleanliness ranking ahead of survey
5 months, 1 week ago

MCG hosts workshop to improve cleanliness ranking ahead of survey

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram organised a special orientation workshop on Tuesday as part of its effort to elevate the city’s cleanliness standards, officials said. According to MCG officials, this initiative is part of their effort to improve its ranking in the Swachh Survekshan 2024 survey, which survey will allocate 9,500 points across three major categories. Our teams are penalising …

MCG launches cleanliness campaign to tackle waste disposal issues
6 months, 1 week ago

MCG launches cleanliness campaign to tackle waste disposal issues

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: To address growing waste management issues and promote a culture of cleanliness, the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign was launched in the city by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram on Wednesday, officials said. The campaign, which will run from September 17 to October 2, aims to tackle waste accumulation, ensure cleaner public spaces and raise awareness about proper sanitation practices. …

MCG says waste management has improved as new agency completes one month
8 months, 1 week ago

MCG says waste management has improved as new agency completes one month

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram, after conducting surprise checks across the city, said that door-to-door waste collection has improved in the city, but illegal dumping on roadsides and on vacant plots continues to remain a challenge. According to MCG officials, after more than six months of waste management struggles due to discrepancies with agencies and poor upkeep, the situation has …

MCG to handover wards 19 and 35 to citizens for sanitation upkeep
8 months, 4 weeks ago

MCG to handover wards 19 and 35 to citizens for sanitation upkeep

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram will hand over the sanitation responsibilities of wards 19 and 35 to residents starting July 1, after a thorough cleaning of these areas, said officials, adding that other wards will follow. Currently, many people dispose of household waste in public places instead of using the door-to-door collection service provided by the corporation, said MCG officials. …

GMDA reviews progress of waste exigency programme
9 months ago

GMDA reviews progress of waste exigency programme

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority reviewed the progress of the Haryana government’s ongoing Solid Waste Environmental Exigency Program, a special cleanliness campaign, at the authority’s office in Sector-44 on Wednesday, officials said. The MCG commissioner said that the door-to-door garbage collection system is continuously improving, with an increase in the number of collection vehicles. “Ward in-charge HCS officers conduct …

To improve waste collection, 50 MCG teams to conduct survey
9 months ago

To improve waste collection, 50 MCG teams to conduct survey

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has formed 50 teams to carry out a comprehensive survey in an attempt to reintroduce and improve the door-to-door waste collection system in the city, MCG officials said on Sunday. The primary objective of the survey in Gurugram will be to identify obstacles at the ward-level of the door-to-door waste collection system, MCG officials …

Gurugram ramps up cleanliness drive with public participation
9 months, 1 week ago

Gurugram ramps up cleanliness drive with public participation

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has intensified its cleanliness drive with increased public participation, with the goal of making Gurugram the cleanest city in Asia. Officials from the civic body held meeting with zone-wise citizen supervisory committees on Tuesday to enhance the participation of residents in improving cleanliness and waste management, people aware of the matter said. Municipal commissioner Dr …

MCG launches 24x7 cleanliness helpline
9 months, 2 weeks ago

MCG launches 24x7 cleanliness helpline

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram The development comes a day after the Haryana government on Wednesday declared a municipal solid waste exigency in Gurugram due to the alarming levels of untreated waste adversely affecting the environment and public health. This initiative, officials said, is part of the Solid Waste Environment Exigency Programme that aims to monitor ground activities and address any potential lapses in …

Cleanliness is social responsibility, says Kurnool Collector
1 year, 5 months ago

Cleanliness is social responsibility, says Kurnool Collector

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: District Collector G. Srijana has emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness not only within our homes but also in our local communities. To promote awareness of cleanliness as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, the district administration organized a large-scale sanitation drive across the district. During the cleaning programme in Kodumur town, the District Collector, along with Kodumur …

MCT seeks citizens' participation for top rank in Swachh Survekshan
1 year, 11 months ago

MCT seeks citizens' participation for top rank in Swachh Survekshan

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Municipal Corporation of Tirupati commissioner D. Haritha requested citizens’ participation and the collaborative efforts of municipal officials and workers for the corporation to aim for top rank and enhance its performance in this year's Swachh Survekshan rankings. Addressing a special review meeting with the civic officials at the municipal corporation office here on Tuesday, the commissioner stated that by …

SCB Residents not happy with new garbage collection plan
2 years, 11 months ago

SCB Residents not happy with new garbage collection plan

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Secunderabad Cantonment Board on Thursday initiated the new door-to-door garbage collection system, by roping in around 300 workers and assigning them various streets and colonies. The new system is aimed at streamlining the hitherto unorganised process, by following the solid waste management rules. The move, however, has not gone down well with several resident welfare associations, which are …

Door-to-door garbage collectors in Chandigarh threaten stir from October 23
4 years, 5 months ago

Door-to-door garbage collectors in Chandigarh threaten stir from October 23

Hindustan Times  

Even as the Chandigarh municipal corporation has spent ₹30 crore to buy 390 more garbage collection trucks, it is still unlikely to meet the October-31 deadline set by a green tribunal panel to start segregated door-to-door garbage collection in all wards. MC, which currently has 100 vehicles, will receive 200 more vehicles this month, but still would not be able …

Gurgaon: MCG starts new toll free number for waste pickup in 24 hrs
7 years, 1 month ago

Gurgaon: MCG starts new toll free number for waste pickup in 24 hrs

Hindustan Times  

At a time when the Union ministry of urban development officials are set to take people’s feedback on cleanliness in Gurgaon for the Swachh Survekshan, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram launched a new toll-free number—18001025952—for residents to register complaints about garbage piles in their localities and have it cleaned within 24 hours. The timing of the MCG introducing the toll-free …

RWAs have role to play in cleanliness
7 years, 5 months ago

RWAs have role to play in cleanliness

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The role of Resident Welfare Associations in colonies and apartments have assumed greater significance, of late, with them getting a large share of credit, for the collection of waste and its segregation at source in the cleanliness rankings. Public feedback is also a decisive factor for a good rank, which is why the municipal corporation is asking colonies and …

In Indore, segregation norms get dumped with garbage
8 years, 5 months ago

In Indore, segregation norms get dumped with garbage

Hindustan Times  

Very few Indore residents are following waste segregation norms laid down by the government even as a recent survey put Madhya Pradesh among top four states in the country in implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pet Swachh Bharat initiative. There are about 5,000 waste pickers in Indore, apart from 5,000 odd recognised sanitation workers, who separate about 250 metric ton …

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