Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to observe its anti-littering week from January 1 to 7, aiming to promote cleanliness and make the state waste-free. However, the effectiveness of the initiative is being questioned, particularly due to the shortage of bins on public roads and intersections.
While Kerala has installed 32,410 bins this year, many local self-government bodies have not followed through with plans to provide color-coded bins for waste segregation. This leaves many areas without sufficient facilities to properly dispose of waste, raising concerns about the success of the anti-littering initiative.
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More bins coming soon
Officials have assured that additional bins will be installed in the coming days to address the issue. However, the focus remains on whether the existing bins are properly maintained and if they are enough to cover the entire state.
M B Rajesh, Minister for Local Self Governments of Kerala, has pointed out that action will be taken against institutions that fail to meet sanitation standards. He also made it clear that public representatives should not interfere when penalties are imposed on violators.
Instructions to local bodies
- Implement camera surveillance
- Install more bins
- Ensure proper waste collection and disposal
- Involve residents' associations
- Form people’s committees at intersections by January 20
- Make schools and colleges litter-free
- Make institutions litter-free
Published: 30 Dec 2024, 08:21 am IST
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