In a major revamp for sanitation in Sundargarh, CM Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated advanced sanitation facilities in the district. During the video-conferencing launch of the event, Patnaik praised sanitation staff saying that they are the greatest workers of society.
The advanced sanitary management system was launched for Rourkela Municipal Corporation (RMC) including Birmitrapur Municipality, Kutra and Koida blocks of Sundargarh district. For service in these regions, around 190 modern vehicles & machines were enlisted. A policy was put into place for the functioning of a micro composting centre & waste management. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi’s comment that ‘sanitation is more important than independence’, Patnaik asserted that a healthy environment is the foundation of prosperity. The advanced full-fledged facilities will benefit the people staying near the mines area.
In a tweet this morning, the Chief Minister’s Office conveyed: “Praising Mission Shakti members for their contribution in different developmental programmes, CM said SHG members did very good work in creating awareness on sanitation. CM urged all to make cleanliness life’s motto & work towards creating a healthy & beautiful future for kids”
Of the 190 modern vehicles & machines, 94 have been provided to RMC, 37 have been assigned to Birmitrapur Municipality, while Kutra and Koida blocks of Sundargarh have been given 25 each with a total budget allocation of 67.64 crores for three years with funding from Sundargarh District Mineral Foundation. These transports and equipment are meant for sweeping streets, water sprinkling, waste accumulation from septic tanks, mechanical washing of footpaths and drains, and garbage collection from houses and roads.
Inaugurating four of the 10 MCCs in RMC, Naveen said the renovated sanitation system would remodel Rourkela Smart City. It was also announced that Mission Shakti members had been assigned to oversee the advanced sanitation functions. Patnaik concluded the meeting by stating that the system placed for the operation of the micro composting centre and waste management would ensure effective delivery of sanitary services.