Srinagar, Mar 02 (KNS): After having attended meeting with Chief Secretary BVR Subramaniyum, Mayor Srinagar Junaid Azim Mattu discussed various issues including scientific disposal of waste management, procurement of hi-tech machines and various other developmental and departmental issues.
Mattu has also submitted detailed proposal to the Chief Secretary in which he underlined that Srinagar Municipal Corporation is in dire and immediate requirement of construction of landfill cell No.4 for dumping of solid waste generated in the city.
He further had discussed that third cell has already been closed and capped off.
Presently the waste is being dumped in landfill cell No.2 which is already overloaded and may suffice for a shorter period.
He also put it forth that Commissioner SMC earlier in the month of December submitted a detailed project report for construction of cell No 4 to the Financial Commissioner, Housing and urban Development Department for accord and approval and also for grant of requisite funds.
“Since the landfill site is urgently required by SMC to dispose of waste scientifically, SMC is exposed to great threat and waste management Chaos, if the construction of cell is delayed,” further stressed Mattu.
Chief Secretary was further apprised by Mayor Srinagar that SMC itself shall execute work of construction of land fill site as its Mechanical and civil wings are highly experienced to execute any kind of civil and Mechanical work and it will enable SMC to undertake works in exigency and war footing basis.
Furthermore requisition for procurement of vehicles/machines to meet any eventuality like heavy snowfall, floods and debris clearance at an estimated cost of Rs 16.47 crore was also discussed at length and a proposal submitted thereafter. (KNS)