LMC draws up strategies for waste mgmt, digital governance
This was announced by mayor Sushma Kharkwal at a press conference at the Municipal Corporation Headquarters on Wednesday.
The announcements followed the LMC's participation in the National Urban Local Bodies' President Conference, organised by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) in Manesar, Haryana.
Kharkwal outlined the LMC's plans for the coming months, which include establishing Portable Compactor Transfer Stations in all zones of the city within two months. This aims to organise waste collection and transfer. The LMC is also moving towards establishing a power plant to generate energy from waste.
"Our aim is to make the city clean, smart, and sustainable," said the mayor.
Additional municipal commissioner Lalit Kumar, who was also part of the delegation visiting Manesar, said that efforts are underway to adopt Indore's model for wet-dry waste segregation, bio-CNG plants, and municipal bonds.Inspired by Visakhapatnam, the LMC plans to strengthen the capacity of Waste-to-Energy Plants. Lucknow is also exploring Surat Municipal Corporation's initiative of providing treated water to industries, which offers both environmental benefits and revenue.
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Additionally, the Pune model for integrating waste pickers into cooperative societies is under consideration. According to officials, the city will soon have e-vehicle charging points at various locations, which will be installed by the LMC.
Kharkwal emphasised the role of women leadership in urban governance. "Women leadership has become a strong foundation for policy making," she stated, while adding, "We need to empower women representatives through training, budget management, and digital governance."
The mayor announced that the LMC collected Rs 202 crore in tax during the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (April-June). While over 3 lakh property owners paid their taxes, she noted that 4.33 lakh property owners remain defaulters.
The mayor also highlighted a new tax exemption system, effective July 1. The property owners will receive a 10% discount on property tax only if the user charge is paid first. She urged citizens to pay their taxes to help make Lucknow a clean and smart city. LMC plans dedicated centre for stray dogs The LMC is exploring options to set up a dedicated centre for stray dogs, equipped with proper shelter, food, and medical care.
Kharkwal said, "We're looking for a space where all necessary facilities can be provided for stray dogs. We'll also consult medical and legal experts before finalising the plan."
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