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Time of India
13-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
NMC rids crematoriums of 78.3 tonne waste
1 2 Nagpur: As part of 'Swachhta Apnao, Bimari Bhagao' campaign, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and Nagpur Smart City conducted a deep-cleaning drive across all ten administrative zones on Saturday, focusing on crematoriums (ghats) and surrounding areas. The initiative led to the collection of 78.3 tonne garbage, improving hygiene and aesthetics around these sites. The drive was carried out under the guidance of municipal commissioner and administrator Abhijeet Chaudhari, additional commissioner Vasumana Pant, and chief sanitation officer Dr Gajendra Mahalle. Pant formally flagged off the campaign from Shantinagar ghat in Satranjipura zone. Intensive cleaning included clearing debris, cutting grass overgrowth, and removal of solid waste from the crematorium premises. Crematoriums that were cleaned during the drive include Shantinagar ghat (Satranjipura), Gangabai ghat (Gandhibagh), Mokshadham ghat (Dhantoli), Ambazari ghat (Dharampeth), Dighori ghat (Nehru Nagar), Pardi ghat (Lakadganj), Vaishali Nagar ghat (Ashi Nagar), Sahakar Nagar ghat (Laxmi Nagar), Manewada ghat (Hanuman Nagar), Mankapur ghat and Mahesh Nagar ghat (Mangalwari). At 28 tonne, Ashinagar zone reported the highest amount of waste collected zone-wise, followed by Satranjipura (20 tonne), Gandhibagh (11 tonne), Lakadganj (5 tonne), Mangalwari (4.3 tonne), Hanuman Nagar, Dhantoli, and Nehru Nagar (2 tonne each), and Dharampeth and Laxmi Nagar (1.5 tonne each). A fleet comprising six JCBs, ten tippers, 32 small and large collection vehicles, and multiple garbage trucks from RRR (reduce, reuse, recycle) centres was deployed for the operation. The clean-up campaign also saw active participation from various NGOs and citizen groups. Volunteers from Tejaswini Mahila Manch, led by Kiran Mundda, and Green Vigil Foundation contributed to the drive. Among the prominent volunteers were Kaustubh Chatterjee, Aanchal Verma, Surbhi Jaiswal, Mehul Kosurkar, Sheetal Choudhary, Vishnudev Yadav, and Shriya Jogey. According to NMC officials, the drive was a prelude to more such sanitation campaigns ahead of Ganesh festival and monsoon season. The aim is to eliminate public health hazards and ensure a cleaner urban environment, especially around critical civic infrastructure like crematoriums.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Massive cleanliness drive collects 57.5 tonne garbage in a day in city
Slug: 'Swachhata Apnao, Bimari Bhagao' campaign Nagpur: In a strong push to improve urban hygiene, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in collaboration with Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL), carried out a deep cleanliness drive across all ten city zones on Saturday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Branded under the campaign 'Swachhata Apnao, Bimari Bhagao' (Adopt Cleanliness, Drive Away Diseases), the initiative saw enthusiastic participation from citizens, volunteers, and civic officials, resulting in the removal of 57.5 tonne garbage in a single day. The cleanliness drive covered key areas across all ten zones of Nagpur, ensuring comprehensive citywide sanitation. In the Laxmi Nagar zone, operations were carried out at Orange City Street and Sahakar Nagar, while in Dharampeth, Main Road and the Balodyan area were targeted. Hanuman Nagar saw deep cleaning at Somwari Quarters and the Tukdoji Statue area. In Dhantoli, Mhada Colony, Subhash Road, and Shanivari were cleaned. The Nehru Nagar zone focused on Jawahar Hostel and Hasanbagh, whereas in Gandhibagh, teams worked around Santra Market and the vicinity of Nagpur railway station. Sataranjipura's drive concentrated on the stretch from Bharat Mata Chowk to Tabla Bazaar. Lakadganj zone covered the Mini Mata Nagar locality, and in Ashi Nagar, the Mahendra Nagar area was cleaned. The Mangalwari zone included Hasan Garage and Mohan Nagar Road. Sanitation workers carried out sweeping, grass cutting, debris removal, and intensive deep cleaning activities as part of the campaign. Ten poclain machines, 10 tippers, 2 large trucks, and all available garbage collection vehicles were deployed. Launched under the instructions of municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari, the campaign was guided by additional commissioner Vasumana Pant and supervised by chief sanitation officer Dr Gajendra Mahalle. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Pant visited multiple zones, encouraged public participation, and urged residents to keep their surroundings clean and hand over segregated waste to sanitation workers. Citizens were asked to report lapses through the 'My Nagpur' app or NMC's grievance portal. NGOs including Green Vigil Foundation, Tejaswini Mahila Manch, and Gachivaril Mativirahit Baug Samooh contributed actively. Volunteers such as Surbhi Jaiswal, Mehul Kosurkar, and Shriya Jog participated, along with NMC brand ambassadors RJ Amod and Kaustav Chatterjee. NMC officials said such drives will continue to promote long-term behavioural change and sustained citizen engagement in keeping Nagpur clean. Zones---Garbage collected (in tonne) Dhantoli– 15 Nehru Nagar– 12 Gandhibagh– 8 Hanuman Nagar– 5 Laxmi Nagar– 4 Sataranjipura– 4 Lakadganj– 4 Mangalwari– 3.5 Dharampeth– 1 Ashi Nagar– 1
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
As Routine Sweeping Fails, NMC Takes Up Deep Cleaning, Lifts 772 Tonnes Waste In 12 Days
Nagpur: The sheer volume of garbage cleared in just 12 days — a staggering 772 tonnes — under a deep cleaning drive lays bare the scale of civic apathy and the collapse of routine sanitation across Nagpur. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In what is being seen as a desperate firefighting measure, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) was forced to launch a zone-wise drive, a brainchild of additional municipal commissioner Vasumana Pant, after streets across the city remained littered due to negligence by both residents and sanitation workers. The campaign, which began on June 19, exposed how routine street sweeping was widely ignored in several zones, compelling the Solid Waste Management (SWM) department led by chief sanitation officer Dr Gajendra Mahalle to undertake an intensive clean-up operation. This involved desilting drains, removing garden and construction waste, and clearing garbage-choked vacant plots. Pant admitted the campaign was not part of routine planning but was triggered by repeated complaints and public outrage over the filthy conditions in residential localities, marketplaces, and even arterial roads. "Citizens have made it a habit to dump waste, especially construction and demolition debris, on public spaces, despite awareness campaigns. Equally concerning is the inconsistent street sweeping and absenteeism among ground-level staff," Pant told TOI, adding that show-cause notices were served to sanitation workers who were found skipping duties. Despite NMC's repeated appeals, many open plots continue to be treated as garbage yards, and public toilets often remain in unhygienic conditions due to misuse and lack of maintenance. The clean-up effort is being accompanied by enforcement, such as penalties imposed by the Nuisance Detection Squad (NDS) against individuals found dumping debris and littering public areas. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Even as civic officials attempt damage control, the episode highlights the dysfunctional state of everyday sanitation, where routine cleanliness has been replaced by emergency drives, and citizens' carelessness continues to undermine efforts to keep Nagpur clean. NMC has appealed to residents to be responsible partners in cleanliness and to stop treating public spaces as dumping grounds. However, unless accountability is enforced consistently across the sanitation workforce and stricter penalties imposed on habitual offenders, officials fear the situation could deteriorate again — and quickly. *Campaign highlights* - 264 construction and demolition (C&D) waste hotspots cleaned - 164 tonnes of green waste (garden refuse) removed - A whopping 608 tonnes of general waste lifted - In total, 772 tonnes of waste was carted out between June 19 and July 1 *Additional drives* To consolidate gains from the clean-up, NMC will hold "Safai Apnao, Bimari Bhagao" campaign from July 1 to 30, which will include: - Public toilet sanitation drives - Handwash awareness in schools - Swachhata rallies and street plays - Special deep cleaning of chronic dirty zones
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Monsoon sanitation drive launched to rein in spread of vector-borne diseases
Ranchi: Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state have launched the "Safai Apnao, Bimari Bhagao" campaign from Tuesday to July 31, as part of a nationwide monsoon sanitation drive initiated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The month-long campaign aims to strengthen cleanliness practices, improve sanitation infrastructure, and reduce the risk of waterborne and vector-borne diseases during the rainy season. Guided by MoHUA's instructions, Jharkhand's urban development and housing department has issued directives to all ULBs for immediate implementation. The campaign includes targeted waste removal from high-risk zones, intensified cleaning of public and community toilets, water quality testing, and daily solid waste collection. Door-to-door awareness drives will also be held to inform residents about preventive health and hygiene measures. Director of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA), Suraj Kumar, said the campaign is a timely intervention to help ULBs respond better to seasonal disease outbreaks. "Urban areas are particularly vulnerable to health risks during monsoon. This campaign is not only about sanitation, but about activating systems that prevent disease and promote citizen awareness," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo In Ranchi, the Smart City Corporation has launched a parallel awareness initiative across 50 key public locations using variable message sign boards and PA systems. Digital outreach via social media is also being used to engage citizens. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
