Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Jul 22: Expressing dissatisfaction at the fact that officials have failed to remove unauthorized petty shops and street vendors although a decision in this regard was passed by the general session of the city corporation, city mayor, Harinath, instructed them to implement this decision forthwith. He gave them strict instructions not to make any compromises as far cleanliness of the city is concerned.

He was speaking about the steps needed to be undertaken towards 'Swachh Survey 2017' as part of Swachh Bharat Mission, at a meeting convened by the city corporation council here on Thursday July 21.

Harinath noted that with each passing day there has been increase in the number of street vendors, which are creating problems. He said that people are asking the corporation to undertake demolition drive to clear the city of illegal petty shops and street vendors. He told them that they are not justified in shirking from their responsibilities.

Praveen, representing Unique Waste Processing Pvt Ltd, who participated in the meeting, said that a unit that scientifically processes poultry waste and converts it into a material that can be used as an alternative for animal food,is being set up in the city. This is will be helpful for the corporation too as the current procedure of burying poultry waste is facing problems because of paucity of space. He added that at present, about 35 tonnes of poultry waste is being produced in the city.

Deputy mayor, Sumitra, and chairperson of corporation's health standing committee, Kavita Sanil, were present.