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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Hazratganj to get an aesthetic makeover
Lucknow: The beautification drive to enhance Hazratganj's aesthetic appeal with greater organisation and uniformity in colour and signage was discussed in a meeting headed by district magistrate Vishak G with officials and trade association representatives on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The discussions led to an agreement on the colour and design of buildings, signage, street furniture, bollards, and electric poles, all aimed at giving Hazratganj a refreshed appearance. According to officials, the changes will reflect the Awadhi style with minor adjustments to the colour of the buildings. The implementation of facade control guidelines is expected to enhance the market's heritage appeal, potentially attracting more tourists. Traders have been encouraged to comply with these guidelines and assist in organising signage and removing haphazard hoardings. Lucknow Development Authority vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar said that the beautification plan includes the installation of cast iron railings, wooden finish benches and double-arm street lights. Pathways will be organised, and attractively designed dustbins will be placed strategically. Electric poles on the central verge will be removed and replaced by street lights installed on both sides of the road. The meeting was attended by officials and engineers from Lucknow Municipal Corporation, PWD, Lucknow Metro, and Jalkal among other departments.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
LMC to carry out ‘Tirangayatra' to boost cleanliness
Lucknow: To express gratitude towards the residents and boost awareness about cleanliness, Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) is gearing up to conduct a 'Tiranga yatra' (tricolor parade) in every ward across the city. The initiative, announced by Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, aims not only to thank the people for their efforts, but also to galvanise the city towards achieving an even higher ranking in next year's Swachh Survekshan cleanliness survey. The announcement was made on Sunday during a felicitation ceremony held at the LMC headquarters, where corporators were honoured for their collective role in helping Lucknow secure an impressive third place in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 national cleanliness survey. The upcoming parade will increase community participation and inspire all city wards to keep up their hard work for a cleaner, greener Lucknow. The event held at Trilok Nath Hall witnessed the mayor presenting ceremonial shawls to all 110 corporators as a token of appreciation for their efforts. The ceremony was attended by several LMC officials, including deputy chairman Girish Gupta, deputy leader of the corporators' group Sushil Tiwari 'Pammi', Samajwadi Party corporators' group leader Kamran Baig, municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar, additional commissioner Namrata Singh, Arvind Kumar Rao, chief engineer (civil) Mahesh Verma, chief engineer (RR) Manoj Prabhat, along with many other staff members. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Addressing the gathering, the mayor thanked both the corporators and city residents, emphasising that the achievement was a result of everyone's collective hard work and involvement. "This result comes from everyone's dedication and active participation. We are third in the country this year, but our target is to be number one. I urge all corporators to keep running strong cleanliness campaigns in their wards," she said. Kharkwal shared details of the 'Tiranga yatra', explaining that all corporators and municipal employees will be part of the parade in each ward. The goal is to thank the public and again underline the importance of cleanliness for Lucknow's future. There are also plans to honour the city's sanitation workers at an event, which may be attended by defence minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, depending on their availability.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Pet dog licence enforcement drive begins
Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation launched a licence verification drive for pet dogs in areas like Lohia Park, Virat Khand, Vishal Khand and 1090 Crossing on Saturday morning. During the inspection, six dog owners were fined a total of Rs 30,000 for not having valid licences. Six new licences were issued on the spot, and the total collection of Rs 34,400 was deposited into the LMC treasury. Two dogs — a Golden Retriever and a German Mastiff — were taken into custody and released after fines were paid. The enforcement and dog-catching teams, along with other municipal staff, took part in the operation. Some residents attempted to avoid inspection or persuade officials, while others showed proper documents such as licences and vaccination certificates. LMC officials said that notices would be issued to those who avoided the verification. LMC estimates around 10,000 pet dogs in the city. As per rules, a dog licence is required and is given only after submission of a rabies vaccination certificate and an affidavit confirming compliance with the Dog Control By-laws, 2003. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Dr Abhinav Verma, animal welfare officer, advised pet owners to obtain licences and follow rules during dog walks, including the use of mouth guards and scoopers. "Pet owners can apply for licences online at the LMC website or visit the Animal Welfare Office in Lalbagh on working days. The LMC corporation will continue these checks from time to time," Verma added.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Waste-to-energy plan gets a push after Swachh ranking
Lucknow: Following its third-place ranking in the 'Swachh Shehar' million-plus category of the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25, the city is set to prioritise waste-to-energy (WtE) and sewage treatment initiatives. On her return to the city, Mayor Sushma Kharkwal said the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) would now focus on the scientific management of solid waste through a WtE plant to be set up at Shivri. The facility will convert refuse-derived fuel (RDF) — made from non-recyclable plastics, paper, cardboard and other combustible material — into electricity. "Our first priority is to establish a waste-to-energy plant in the city to tackle the waste in a scientific way," said the mayor. The city generates 1,000–1,200 metric tonnes of RDF daily, much of which is transported to cement factories about 500 km away. The new plant will reduce these high logistic costs by processing RDF locally. It will be a 15 MW RDF-to-electricity facility, proposed under a public-private partnership using the design, build, finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) model. The project, estimated at Rs 450 crore, will be developed on 20–25 acres and require about three million litre water per day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 11 Foods That Help In Healing Knee Pain Naturally Undo The plant, expected to be completed in two years, will generate employment, produce revenue through electricity sale and support carbon credit activities. The mayor emphasised the need to strengthen coordination between the Jal Kal department and LMC to improve the city's sewer infrastructure. "It will curb water pollution," she added. She acknowledged the support of Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, stating that their guidance helped turn cleanliness into a public movement. Ministers A K Sharma and Suresh Khanna were also credited for their contributions. Kharakwal attributed the city's top-three ranking to efforts of govt officials, corporators and citizens. The next goal is to make Lucknow the cleanest city in the country through collective efforts, she said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Swachhbuckling show: LMC's waste mgmt and green initiatives
1 2 3 4 Lucknow: The city's third-place finish in the national Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 isn't just a symbolic win — it's the result of major structural reforms, technological integration, and active citizen engagement led by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC). Here's a breakdown of the work that earned the city its high ranking. The city's strong performance can be attributed to several key initiatives, including the daily processing of 2,100 tonnes of fresh waste at Shivri and the clearance of 6.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste. Organic waste is managed through composting and Bio-CNG/Bio-CBG plants. A fleet of over 1,250 electric vehicles collects waste in real-time, while public awareness campaigns reached 4 crore people. Additionally, a C&D waste plant and zonal centres were established, 3.5 lakh saplings were planted, and over 250 open gyms were developed, transforming former dump sites into recreational spaces. The introduction of 96 electric sweepers reduced PM10 levels by 41%. The city also showcased sustainability by building roads with plastic waste and creating furniture from seized single-use plastic. Speaking to TOI, mayor Sushma Kharkwal said, "Securing the third place nationally and first in Uttar Pradesh in Swachh Survekshan 2025 is a proud moment for Lucknow. This achievement reflects the commitment of citizens, sanitation workers, and LMC officials. I thank defence minister Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi Adityanath, and ministers AK Sharma and Suresh Khanna for their support. This recognition inspires us to aim higher and lead by example in urban transformation. " Discussing the future plan, the mayor said, "In the next six months, we will install compact garbage transfer stations to prevent garbage from being dumped in the open. We will also expedite the process of making a waste-to-energy plant soon for the city to make it 100% garbage-free." Former LMC commissioner Inderjit Singh, who played a vital role in making the city's sanitation plan and its execution, said, "It's the achievement of the entire LMC officials and workers. There is a lot more to be done for the city, including increasing more green cover, source segregation of garbage, and e-waste management." Additional municipal commissioner Arvind Kumar Rao said, "It's just an example of the participation of the public and municipal corporation partnership. We have included the best techniques in garbage management and sanitation." Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar stated, "Door-to-door garbage collection is at 100%. To improve it, user charges have been added to house tax, helping track service coverage and payments. Citizen participation is key to top rankings. The Shivri waste plant will be cleared and converted into a park. " Masood Mallick — CEO of Re Sustainability Ltd, the company running Lucknow Swachhata Abhiyan (LSA) — said: "EV-based smart collection vehicles, India's first IoT-enabled electric street sweepers, modern fixed compactor stations, and a central Command and Control Centre to track performance and optimise services in real time helped Lucknow achieve the swachch ranking."
