Why in the News?
Patna Municipal Corporation plans to achieve a three-star cleanliness survey ranking by focusing o
door-to-door garbage collection, separating wet and dry garbage, and enhancing complaint filing and
execution.
Patna Municipal Corporation’s Waste Collection Improvements
● Implemented a direct garbage collection system from homes, eliminating garbage points.
● Purchased 375 new e-carts to strengthen door-to-door garbage collection.
● Five additional garbage vehicles are now available for each ward.
● Aim to achieve maximum marks in the door-to-door garbage collection system.
● Emphasizes 70% segregation in waste collection at primary sources for easy disposal.
● Appointed 500 mobilizers to collect wet and dry waste separately.
● Special training for garbage vehicle drivers and garbage collectors.
● Fines of Rs 500 for non-compliance from October 2.
● Updated complaint registration system using WhatsApp chatbot for quick resolution of cleanliness-related problems