Lucknow,

28 May (HS): The Lucknow Municipal Corporation is continuously working towards

making the city clean, green, and modern. In this regard, on Thursday, the

state government's Urban Development and Energy Minister, Arvind Kumar Sharma,

inaugurated the modern waste management system plant located in Bhainsora, Zone

4. Built at a cost of approximately Rs. nine crore, this plant has the capacity

to dispose of approximately 150 tons of garbage per day. Lucknow Mayor Sushma

Kharwal and Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar were also present on the

occasion.

Addressing

the program, the Minister stated that the Municipal Corporation is making

continuous efforts to ensure its sanitation system is technically robust and

environmentally friendly. Sharma stated that garbage heaps should not be

visible anywhere in Lucknow, and that regular disposal of garbage should be

ensured daily. The Municipal Corporation is continuously working to make

Lucknow a clean, beautiful, green, and modern city, so that every visitor is

impressed by the city's cleanliness and greenery.

The

Municipal Corporation has identified 51 locations across eight zones for the

construction of modern waste management system plants. Work has been completed

at 24 of these sites, is in progress at 15 locations, and work will commence

soon at the remaining 12. The operation of this plant in Bhainsora will further

strengthen the garbage collection and disposal system in the surrounding areas,

including Bharwara Ward, Malhaur Ward, Khargapur Ward, and Gomti Nagar

Extension. It will also eliminate all nearby GVPs (Garbage Vulnerable Points).

Developed on an area of approximately two acres, this complex also includes

charging points for 150 vehicles, which will promote the use of electric

vehicles. Additionally, ample space has been developed for green belts and

greenery, and approximately 4,000 trees have been planted so far.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi