6. Forests, Wildlife and Environment - Tamil Nadu Government
6. Forests, Wildlife and Environment - Tamil Nadu Government
6. Forests, Wildlife and Environment - Tamil Nadu Government
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Table <strong>6.</strong>2. 17 9.239Box <strong>6.</strong>2.1.A Success Story onMunicipal Solid Waste Management in Namakkal TownNamakkal has the distinction of becoming the only zero garbage town inthe country. In order to achieve this, the urban local body has practised doorto door collection, introduced night sweeping, beautified parks <strong>and</strong> burial grounds,removed encroachments on all the roads <strong>and</strong> streets, prevented road side hotels<strong>and</strong> shops, encouraged green belt development on highways, levied charges forhotels, marriage halls, commercial complexes <strong>and</strong> garbage generating industries,<strong>and</strong> started the manufacturing of vermi-compost from organic waste. Thisexperiment has been successful due to a holistic approach with all agenciescooperating together under the leadership of the Municipal Commissioner <strong>and</strong>the District Collector.<strong>6.</strong>2.3. Performance of Tenth Five Year PlanOut of the proposed Plan outlay of Rs. 5<strong>6.</strong>470 crore, Rs. 9.239 crore werespent using the Board’s own sources of funds. The important areas ofexpenditure include Solid Waste Management with specific reference toHazardous Waste Management which was monitored by a committee set upby Supreme Court. Air quality monitoring, especially Vehicle EmissionMonitoring in the cities was given priority. The Air Quality in Chennai city265
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