Dikhyaa Mohanty 
To address the problem of C&D garbage being dumped on roadsides and public spaces, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed stringent measures. BMC seeks to improve community cleanliness and wellbeing by highlighting the value of dry waste management and C&D waste management for the city’s sanitation and way of life.
Today, a special meeting was led by BMC Commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange to address this urgent issue. The commissioner highlighted that everyone is subject to this law, including those in organizations, agencies, and private businesses. The BMC has become aware of the careless disposal of C&D garbage in drains, under trees, and on public streets.
Additionally, departmental officials have been observed leaving C&D waste after construction, reflecting their negligent attitude towards the city. The presence of non-functional vehicles, broken poles, food trolleys, encroachments on government roads by shops, and cement stones further exacerbates the issue. To tackle this problem, BMC has been conducting awareness campaigns and imposing fines on violators.
The indiscriminate dumping of waste in open areas not only detracts from the city’s aesthetic appeal but also poses health risks to its citizens. In accordance with the Waste Management Rule 2016 and the Odisha Municipal Corporation Rule 2003, sections 415 and 674, strict actions will be taken against offenders. As part of today’s discussion, a comprehensive campaign will be launched in every zone, ensuring that any person or organization caught littering outside designated areas will be noticed and penalized.
To facilitate proper waste disposal, BMC encourages citizens and organizations to utilize the SAFA App of Bhubaneswar instead of haphazardly discarding waste. The SAFA App enables convenient disposal of green waste as well. Each zone will initiate this campaign, ensuring its continuity and effectiveness. Commissioner earnestly appealed to the citizens to actively contribute to the development of their own town.
Additional Commissioner Subhendu Kumar Sahu, Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation Dr Manoranjan Sahu, Deputy Commissioner of IT Ashok Kumar Lenka, Zonal Deputy Commissioner Rabinarayana Jethi, and Purandara Nanda, among others attended the meeting.
