India, July 25 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) will hold a joint meeting on June 28 to address the slow progress of garbage processing at the Hadapsar Industrial Estate. Pune municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram emphasised the urgent need to implement biomining techniques and take immediate action to resolve the issue.

PMC in collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has intensified efforts to tackle the mounting garbage problem in Lohegaon area. Ram stated that unattended waste in open spaces has become a hotspot for birds, stray dogs and even wildlife posing a serious threat to flight safety in and around the airport. Newly appointed PCB CEO Vidya...