Newmai News Network
Shillong | January 10
Lok Sabha MP from Tura, Agatha Sangma has promised to ‘suitably’ reward the cleanest locality in Tura with a cash prize.
Agatha made this promise while speaking during a meeting at Tura Circuit House on January 10 where various civic issues of the town, particularly the collection and proper disposal of waste material was discussed.
Initiating the discussion, Agatha Sangma stressed on the need for sensitizing the people on cleanliness and urged the concerned departments to streamline the garbage collection and disposal systems in the town.
She also noted with concern that garbage and littering are a common sight after the festivals and events. “This is an eyesore,” she added.
Recalling how Tura looked beautiful and clean during the sessions of Annual Baptist Convention (Dal.gipa Sobha) due to the selfless efforts of citizens of Tura town, Agatha said, “There is no reason why we cannot keep the town clean even now.”
Urging the people to always keep their surroundings neat and clean, Agatha announced that she will 'suitably' reward cash prizes to the ‘cleanest locality’ of the town.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills District, Ram Singh informed that there shall be no more garbage bins on the roadsides but Municipal garbage collection trucks and vans will collect the waste materials and garbage going around different localities at designated points.
In this regard, he said that the Tura Municipal will draw up and prepare comprehensive plans in due course of time. “There will however be no collection of garbage on Sundays,” he informed.
He also directed all the households and eatery joints to install proper soak pits and waste pipes in their respective establishments.
