Cleanliness drive conducted at Chimpu

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ITANAGAR: Expressing concern over the fly dumping of garbage on the National Highway, IMC Mayor Tame Phassang along with IMC Commissioner Likha Tejji and municipal Corporators conducted a cleanliness drive at Chimpu near here on Saturday.

Speaking to the media, Phassang appealed to the public not to throw garbage on the roadside which not only creates an unhygienic environment but also affects the beautification of the city.

He said the public should dispose of the garbage waste at the designated location instead of throwing it in public places or on the National highways. People should also maintain a proper schedule of disposing of garbage every day from 5 am to 10 am so that IMC staff can collect it in time.

"At least 60 MT of garbage are being shipped out of homes, shops, malls, schools, hospitals and markets every day. So to mechanize it, IMC is introducing Mobile Apps 'IMC-101'. Through this app, denizens can lodge complaints and avail of other services of the IMC," he said.

Moreover, IMC is also adding an Automatic Highway Sweeping Machine and Compactor (AHSMC) for National Highways, Phassang added.

"With the support from the State government, IMC is all set to construct Solid Waste Management Plant (SWMP) at Dapo Yarlo, 4 km away from National Highway, Chimpu," he said, adding that, however, till its completion, the corporation is renovating the old plant and taking also ensuring to avoid health hazards.

Further, responding to the query on High Court directives to impose fines against those who litter in public places, Mayor informed that following the guidelines IMC has already submitted its files to the State government for its consent to regulate it as soon as possible.

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