Kullu ADC directs strict waste management measures

Kullu Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ashwani Kumar has directed rural and urban bodies to ensure effective segregation and disposal of wet and dry waste to promote clean tourism. Chairing a meeting of the District Environment Committee, he emphasized source-level segregation to prevent contamination and warned of fines for open dumping. Strict penalties were also announced to enforce the ban on single-use plastics.

To improve electronic waste management, the ADC ordered each Nagar Panchayat to designate a specific day for e-waste collection. He also mandated proper handling of domestic hazardous waste, with urban bodies confirming the identification of three collection centres.

The ADC instructed the installation of signboards at illegal dumping sites and ordered their immediate cleanup, followed by awareness drives to maintain these areas. Urban officials informed the committee about the installation of composting and shredding units in Kullu and Manali to process municipal waste more efficiently.

The meeting was attended by SDM Kullu Nishant Kumar, officials from the Pollution Control Board, and representatives from various departments and Nagar Panchayats.