Considering the ongoing holy months of Ramzan and Saawan festivals, Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) will deploy around 50 to 60 staffs to maintain cleanliness of areas near temples and mosques from Friday onwards. The decision was taken during the corporation’s Board Meeting held after a span of six months on Thursday.
Highlighting on the meeting, newly appointed Mayor Asha lakra said, “We will soon distribute funds among the 55 wards. Out of Rs3 crore given to us in the last budget, 80 per cent amount will be divided among the wards for utilisation. Remaining 20 per cent will be used by RMC.”
The day-long meeting was extended till late evening since it was for the first time councillors of all the wards were given chance to speak on hurdles dealt at their level. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Om Prakash said it was the first time ever, councillors of all the wards got an opportunity to share their woes individually.
Meanwhile, Ward Councillors are waiting for another chance of interaction with RMC officers on Friday wherein the RMC Budget for 2014-15 including 15 agendas is also scheduled to be released. “We tried to attract Mayor’s attention on the need to begin inspection of some housing complexes,” said Sangita Devi, Councilor of Ward Number 8.
Ward Number 14’s Councillor Bijay Tirkey said, “I hope Mayor Asha lakra, Deputy Mayor CEO and Deputy CEO listen to my problems on Friday.”
“Building construction plans will be passed only if the geographical arena is according to the rule of RMC like proper space for drains, water harvesting and road. All the councilors have given their consent to this decision,” lakra added.
lakra is willing to use the allotted funds for citizen
facilities in beautification of lakes and Akhras. She said, “The citizen facility funds will soon be spent for all kinds of beautification works of the state capital.”
Also, she will hold a meeting with PWD and PHD department officials by the end of this month.