Punjab Government on Tuesday announced CRs20 crore grant to make Amritsar city clean and garbage free.
The financial help will strengthen the Municipal Corporation to carry out Municipal Solid Waste Management work effectively and efficiently, said the State local Government Minister Anil Joshi on Tuesday.
He said that through Swach Bharat Mission, it has been decided to allocate Rs20 crore to financially assist Amritsar Municipal Corporation to cover collection and transportation (C&T) expenses incurred by MC Amritsar in last three months. Rs10 Crore funds will be released immediately as first installment.
Punjab Government has promised to continue helping municipalities to create pollution free environment to flourish healthy life and environment.
The Essel Infra Projects limited, in partnership with Hitachi, has been handling Amritsar Cluster Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSW) activities.
Currently, the Company has been carrying out collection and transportation of MSW in Amritsar city.