Ongole Collector urges public participation in solid waste management
The Ongole Municipal Corporation launched a cleanup drive as part of the month-long 'Operation Clean Sweep' program. District Collector P. Raja Babu emphasized the importance of public participation in solid waste management and urged residents to avoid using plastic. The initiative aims to improve cleanliness and sanitation in the city while adhering to new solid waste management rules from the Central government.
- ▪The cleanup drive focused on the Pothuraju canal along 60-feet road in Ongole.
- ▪Collector P. Raja Babu called for public responsibility in solid waste management.
- ▪The program is part of a month-long initiative directed by the State government.
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As a part of the month-long ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ programme in the State, the Ongole Municipal Corporation (OMC) launched a clean up drive of Pothuraju canal along 60-feet road in the city on Wednesday.Prakasam District Collector P. Raja Babu participated in the programme and inspected the desilting works. While creating awareness among the people, he called upon the public to take their share of responsibility in solid waste management.Speaking to media on the occasion, the Collector said, “’Operation Clean Sweep has been undertaken in the district for a month as per the instructions of the State government.
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