UDF, LDF in Kalamassery municipality spar over gaps in waste management at Ernakulam Govt. Medical College
The United Democratic Front in Kalamassery municipality has passed a resolution addressing waste management issues at the Govt. Medical College Hospital. The resolution criticizes the hospital management for failing to comply with waste management directives from the Kerala State Pollution Control Board. Additionally, the council is seeking a vigilance probe into alleged corruption and illegal appointments within the hospital.
- ▪The ruling party has accused the hospital management of not ensuring proper waste management.
- ▪A vigilance probe into alleged corruption and illegal appointments at the hospital has been demanded.
- ▪The Kerala State Pollution Control Board previously found significant waste management issues at the hospital.
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The ruling United Democratic Front in Kalamassery municipality has passed a resolution protesting alleged lapses in the management of waste generated at the Govt. Medical College Hospital, Ernakulam.The resolution, which was passed at the council meeting held on Thursday, blamed the hospital management for not taking necessary measures in ensuring proper waste management as per the directives issued by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board.The gaps in waste management will be brought to the notice of Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, and Ernakulam District Collector G. Priyanka, said Ansar Thoreth, councillor of HMT Estate ward, who moved the resolution.
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