GHMC thanks departments for cooperation Hyderabad, Sept 29 (INN): GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar thanked all the departments for their proper coordination and active participation in ensuring the peaceful conduct of Ganesh immersion.
Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, Somesh Kumar said that the departments including Police, HMWS&SB, HMDA, Irrigation and other departments have coordinated with the GHMC during the Ganesh immersion. He said that the GHMC has made elaborate arrangements with regard to Bakrid and Ganesh immersion. Both the festivals were celebrated without any major glitches. The Sanitation Wing has worked day and night in all the enroute of the Ganesh immersion to take up works related to lighting, repairing of roads, etc., He said that the corporation had allotted Rs. 16 crores for the purpose.
The Commissioner further stated that 94,000 plastic bags were supplied to the people on the occasion of Bakrid festival for collection of animal waste and debris. During the last three days the GHMC has lifted around 4,500 metric tons in addition to the daily lifting of 3,800 and odd garbage. Apart from this nearly 4,000 metric tons of animal waste has been lifted in addition to the daily routine works, for the convenience of the women the GHMC has arranged separate mobile toilets to men and women, said the Commissioner.
News Posted: 29 September, 2015
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