Q:Hello. I have heard that there is lot of garbage that hasn't been disposed of in North Paravur. I might be moving there soon so I want to know what the civic authorities are doing about this? Any info would help. Thank you!
Latest Answer: The new municipal council had distributed 300 pipe compost units and 41 biogas plants. Each beneficiary had paid a subsidised rate of 2,113, for a biogas plant that cost Rs. 6,500 under the Suchitwa Mission. But later, this amount was increased to 10,500 requiring more contribution of funds from ech beneficiary. because of this, many people were withdrawing from the account and the municipal council was left with the responsibility of paying these people their deposits back. I think people's attitude need to change with regard to waste disposal and only then can these sort of projects create an impact. Residents from other localities passing throught this area are also known to dumb waste in canals and water bodies. The municipality now has plans of cleaning the dumbyard and setting up a plastic shredder in the vicinity. There are also plans of ensuring litter free zones in the municipality and 1.65 crore has been sanctioned for the project.
