PRAYAGRAJ, June 6 -- Prayagraj municipal commissioner Seelam Sai Teja during his visit to the drain near the Amitabh Bachchan culvert in Chhota Baghada on Thursday expressed strong displeasure over the unhygienic conditions. Local authorities informed him that due to the high number of lodges in the area and a lack of cooperation from residents in door-to-door garbage collection, waste was being dumped directly into the drains. In response, the Commissioner instructed officials to issue notices to defaulting lodge owners and to revoke their property tax rebates. He also ordered immediate cleaning of the drains using Poklen machinery. On the occasion of World Environment Day, Prayagraj municipal commissioner on Thursday conducted an extensive inspection of drains across the city and launched the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (A Tree for Mother) campaign with a tree plantation drive near the new MRF (Material Recovery Facility) Center in Salori. The municipal commissioner also visited other critical locations, including the drain behind MNNIT near Uptron Crossing. He observed heavy silt accumulation that was obstructing water flow. He reprimanded the vendor responsible and ordered immediate removal of the silt, installation of safety nets, and spraying of disinfectants. Further inspections were carried out at Medical College Crossing, the pump near George Town, and the Buddha Tazia drain on Nurullah Road. Observing floating waste, Mr. Teja directed officials to install nets and expedite pre-monsoon cleaning to prevent waterlogging during the rainy season. In the final leg of the inspection, the commissioner visited the municipal workshop at Karelabagh. He reviewed the condition and number of defunct vehicles and emphasised timely maintenance. In view of the festival of Bakrid, he instructed all zonal and livestock officers to inspect slaughterhouses and ensure the distribution of zip bags for hygienic waste management. Post plantation, the commissioner inspected flood-affected areas along the Yamuna in Salori and directed the planting of 5,000 bamboo and 5,000 arjuna trees across a 15-kilometer stretch. He emphasised that this would reduce soil erosion, enhance greenery, and promote environmental conservation. The events were attended by senior officials including assistant commissioner Deepshikha Pandey, zonal officer Sanjay Mamgai, Chief Engineer Anil Maurya, and Engineer Ram Saxena, among others....