GRAP-3: MCG launches 24x7 drive against waste, dust
Gurugram, Nov. 22 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has intensified enforcement under the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap)-3 to make the city cleaner and curb pollution during winters.
Officials said the civic body is carrying out round-the-clock monitoring to curb dust pollution, illegal dumping, garbage burning and waste management norm violations, with strict penalties being issued on the spot. Detailed updates on the ongoing action were shared during a review meeting held on Friday by MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya.
Joint teams of assistant sanitation inspectors and sanitation security force (SSF) are conducting 24-hour surveillance across residential sectors, market areas, green belts, vacant plots and public spaces, said officials.
During the inspections, 110 people were fined a total of Rs.62,000 for throwing garbage, burning waste and using banned polythene.Meanwhile, SSF teams imposed Rs.85,000 in penalties on three violators for dumping debris and waste in open areas and one vehicle found disposing of construction waste illegally was seized on the spot, added officials.
Under the "Mission Clean and Pollution-Free Gurugram," the corporation also intensified daily sanitation and dust-control operations. Crews are regularly clearing garbage from streets, markets and neighbourhoods and removal of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, plastic and horticulture waste has been accelerated, added officials.
MCG has also deployed mechanised sweeping machines across arterial roads and is conducting frequent sprinkling of treated water on major stretches to tackle dust pollution.
Officials said the door-to-door waste collection system has also been strengthened, with 365 vehicles operating daily across all wards to ensure timely pickup of household waste.
Dahiya said the corporation will maintain a zero-tolerance approach toward activities that increase pollution or compromise cleanliness....
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