Kurnool's desilting drive underway
Desilting debris is being repurposed to construct a bund road from Yellamma Temple to Budhavara Peta Bridge, reflecting the Minister's emphasis on efficient resource use. The KC Canal is also being cleaned on his orders. Following recent rains, water drained swiftly from low-lying areas, drawing praise from residents for the improved sanitation. Municipal Commissioner YS Ravindra Babu urged citizens to dispose of waste only through municipal vehicles and warned against dumping into canals or building over them, citing public health risks. Complaints about garbage collection can be reported at 7422992299. However, NGO Rajendra Prasad Ananta raised concerns about the lack of protective gear for sanitation workers, warning of health hazards from exposure to medical waste, glass shards, and other harmful materials. He called on the municipal corporation to provide gloves, shoes, and protective suits to safeguard workers' health and prevent potential disease outbreaks like Hepatitis-A.
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