MC holds waste event, marks Veer Bal Diwas

The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP), organized a Zero Waste’ Programme in Haibowal Area. The event was held under the banner of ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’. The participants were apprised about source segregation of wet and dry waste and composting of wet waste at houses. Langar was served to the participants in leaf plates only and they were also urged to stop the use of sups and disposable items at their houses and during social or religious gatherings. Medical Officer, Vipul Malhotra and Community Development Officer, Cdo Maheshwar Singh stated that the awareness programmes were being organised to sensitise the residents about waste segregation and appealing them to stop the use of sups. The residents were also being urged to stop using banned plastic carry bags and carry cloth or jute bags to the markets. Commissioner, Interim, Aaditya Dachalwal appealed to the residents to support the civic body in improving solid waste management in the city and stop plastic pollution which is having a bad impact on the environment and human health.