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Pune Moshi waste unit collapse: National panels seek PCMC report in 15 days

Pune Moshi waste unit collapse: National panels seek PCMC report in 15 days

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The Moshi Waste-to-Energy Plant tragedy has come under the scanner of two national statutory bodies, with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) and the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) taking serious cognisance of the incident and seeking detailed reports from the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and other authorities. The commissions have issued notices directing the concerned authorities to submit comprehensive reports within 15 days, raising questions over safety standards, accountability and the circumstances that led to the fatal incident. According to the notice issued by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes on July 13, the Commission received a petition from Advocate Sagar Ratan Charan and decided to initiate an inquiry under the powers conferred on it under Article 338 of the Constitution of India. Notices have been served to the PCMC Commissioner and the Commissioner of Social Welfare, Maharashtra, directing them to furnish details of the action taken on the allegations within 15 days. The Commission has warned that failure to respond within the stipulated period may result in the exercise of its …

How Centre Got Cracking On Junk Cleanup

How Centre Got Cracking On Junk Cleanup

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The highest revenue from scrap disposal came from the railways – Rs 400 crore New Delhi: In June, after taking charge as Prime Minister of the country for a third time, Narendra Modi had instructed central ministries to go for a massive cleanliness campaign to reduce waste and also address grievances as effective “nagrik ke sevak.” According to latest government data, at least 11.5 lakh sites with government office spaces have been cleaned and 643 sqft land has been freed, which means the exercise has led to not just freeing up of a huge amount of office space but also doing away with a lot of scrap that was lying around for years in office spaces. Sources said the Centre has managed to raise Rs 2,364 crore from scrap disposal. The highest revenue from scrap disposal came from the railways – Rs 400 crore, followed by the ministries of defence and power. Under this campaign, nearly 2.90 lakh school sites and 56,000 railway sites have been cleaned, per the data. PM Modi had a special …

IE Thinc: CITIES series: ‘Cities must focus on legacy, fresh waste’ | India News

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At the sixth edition of the IE Thinc: CITIES series, presented by The Indian Express with Omidyar Network India and moderated by Manraj Grewal Sharma, Resident Editor, Chandigarh, panellists discussed how Chandigarh can solve its waste management issues Kapil Setia: Chandigarh was the first city conceived post-independence as a benchmark for India’s development, symbolising the aspirations of a new, developing nation. The aim was to move away from traditional town mechanisms and create a sustainable, equitable society where the poorest had access to the same amenities as the rich. Socialism was the guiding principle. It was about building an inclusive city for all. The original plan was conceived by American planner Albert Mayer and Polish architect Matthew Nowicki. They designed Chandigarh’s layout inspired by a leaf vein network, creating blocks and super blocks, later called sectors, forming the city’s core. This structure introduced the idea that human activity functions best when organised into four essential needs: living, working, care of body, mind, and spirit, and circulation. Ensuring these were well-planned was critical to making the city …