To make solid waste management a part of every body’s life, the State Government on Thursday decided to introduce a related topic in the school syllabus.
Chairing a review meeting on the progress of solid waste management in urban areas at the Lok Seva Bhawan here, Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy advised officials to take steps in this regard. He asked officials to create awareness for implementation of rules relating to the issue at ward and household levels.
Tripathy, too, advised the Forest and Environment and Housing and Urban Development Departments to ensue maximum use of plastic on construction of roads and in cement factories.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary G Mathivathanan made a presentation on solid waste management relating to 114 cities. An average of 2,575 tonne of waster materials is being generated from total 2,024 wards under the ULBs daily.
Each household generates an average of 300 gram waste materials, which is less than national average, he said.
It was decided that women self-help groups would be involved in the process of waste management.
Among others, Forest and Environment Secretary Dr Mona Sharma, Revenue and Disaster Management Principal Secretary Nijunja Dhal, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water secretary Deo Ranjan Kumar Saingh were present.