ITANAGAR, May 28:  Expressing concern about the throwing of garbage on the National Highway especially near the dumping zone, Chimpu, Mayor Itanagar Municipal Corporation, Tame Phassang along with Corporators and Commissioner-IMC conducted a cleanliness drive today.
Speaking to the media, the Mayor urged the denizens not to throw garbage on the roadside which not only creates an unhygienic environment but also affects the beautification of the city. ‘Public should keep their garbage at the designated location instead of throwing it in  public places or leaving them on the National Highway and also appealed to maintain its proper schedule (5am to 10am) so that IMC staff would collect it at the appropriate time.
"At least 60MT tonnes of garbage are being shipped out of homes, shops, malls, schools, hospitals and markets every day, so to mechanize it IMC is introducing Mobile App ‘IMC-101’. Through this app, denizens can lodge complaints and avail other services of the IMC. Moreover, we are also adding an automatic highway sweeping machine and compactor for National Highways," informed Phassang.
After support from the state government led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu & DCM Chowna Mein, we are already on the job to construct a Solid Waste Management Plant at Dapo Yarlo, 4Km away from National Highway, Chimpu. However, till its completion, we are renovating the old plant and taking all measures to avoid any health hazards, said the Mayor.
Responding to query on the High Court directive to impose fines against those who litter in public places, the Mayor informed that following the guidelines IMC has already submitted its file to the state government for its consent to regulate it as soon as possible.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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