In view of the approaching inspection of Swacch Survekshan 2021, the sanitation facilities in the city were also discussed in the recent board meeting of the Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD). While some counsellors stated that the sanitation equipment provided to the sanitation workers are substandard, others stated that the disposal of dead cattle has become a big issue in the wards. The counsellors also stated that they send sanitation machines for repairs in the corporation but they do not get them back for months hindering sanitation work in their wards. The mayor 'Gama' instructed the officials concerned to look into the matter and assured counsellors that such problems will not occur again.
Regarding the disposal of dead animals, 'Gama' stated that the MCD will soon prepare a plan for the electric cremation of the dead animals in the city. He further informed that the corporation will soon start imposing fine with the help of six members team in each ward on those who will throw garbage in nearby areas and do not dispose of it in the door to door service. Moreover, MLA Khajan Das who was also present in the meeting along with MLA Umesh Sharma Kau said that the corporation should also ensure the cleaning of the rivers like Rispana River and Bindal River which are filled with garbage for ensuring proper sanitation in the city. 'Gama' stated that all the possible steps will be taken by the corporation to ensure cleanliness in the city and also requested all the counsellors to work harder to improve sanitation of their wards.