Environmental panel inspects waste disposal sites in Yamunanagar district

The Subject Committee on Environment and Pollution of the Haryana Legislative Assembly inspected several projects and sites in Yamunanagar on Saturday to assess the status of waste management, sewage and industrial waste disposal and environmental protection in the district.

Chairman of the committee, Kosli MLA Laxman Singh Yadav, along with members, including Yamunanagar MLA Ghanshyam Dass Arora, Jagadhri MLA Akram Khan and Indri (Karnal district) MLA Ram Kumar Kashyap, inspected the solid waste management plant in Kail village, where they reviewed the process of separation, processing and disposal of waste. Additional Municipal Commissioner Dheeraj Kumar, Executive Engineer Narender Suhag and Assistant Engineer Rakesh June briefed the committee about proposed infrastructure upgrades for the plant such as construction of sheds and laying of concrete floors. Officials were directed to prioritise cleanliness, maintenance of machinery and adherence to environmental standards.

Next, the committee inspected the Old Hamida Head and inquired about the condition of the water passing through it. Possible sources of pollution were also discussed. MLA Ghanshyam Dass Arora informed the committee that a grand park would be developed at the site for a cost of Rs 6.14 crore. The committee emphasised the ban on polythene and discussed installing vending machines at bus stands and railway stations so people could be rewarded money for dropping empty bottles and polythene into them.

The under construction 77-MLD sewage treatment plant in Jammu Colony was next on the committee’s list. Information was shared on the progress of construction, the technical infrastructure and the proposed operation system. Yadav said the project was extremely important for the city as its operation would enable scientific treatment of the city’s sewage and protect the Yamuna Canal from pollution.

The committee also visited the Kalesar forest area. Before the site inspections, Yadav had held a review meeting with senior officials from the Municipal Corporation, Public Health and Engineering Department and Irrigation Department in Deputy Commissioner Preeti’s office.