Mayor Srinagar Mr Junaid Azim Mattu today met Union Minister Housing, Urban affair and civil Aviation Mr Hardeep Puri .
While disscussing various issues and the steps being taken for improvisation of solid waste management , Mr Mattu informed him that SMC is working diligently in the field to ensure integrated and scientific solid waste management.
SMC employees collect the waste from households and key bulk waste generators daily, using a system of carts, hoppers, compactors and trucks.
He further said SMC is meanwhile actively looking to implement a long-term plan for Integrated Solid Waste Management, which would enable them to materialize the mission to develop Srinagar in to a clean, hygienic and litter-free city.
Steps are also being taken to sensitize the general public about Solid Waste Management through intensive Information Education and Communication (IEC) programs.
