MLC inspects Kedambadi MRF
The visit aimed to address operational challenges, especially the irregular collection of dry waste from the gram panchayats, and to understand the functioning of the unit on the ground. During the visit, Kedambadi gram panchayat president Sujatha and vice-president Jayalakshmi were present. The officials briefed the MLC on current operations, technical challenges, and management-related issues at the unit.
MLC Kishore Kumar assured that immediate steps would be taken to address key problems, including the provision of waste collection vehicles and an uninterrupted power supply to the facility. He further emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is not merely limited to the construction of toilets but is a broader vision encompassing cleanliness, public health, environmental conservation, and the welfare of local communities.
The MLC said the MRF would help foster greater awareness, responsibility, and cooperation among rural communities and local governance bodies in maintaining sanitation and environmental sustainability.
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