CAG dissects the loopholes in the way BBMP manages waste, that caused Mandur and Mavallipura crises. Non-existent GPS system, fake bills, conflict of interest, fund diversion, non-utilisation, poor planning — BBMP suffers from all possible problems.
The garbage crisis has become such an important issue that everyone has something to say. How did the court react when a citizen wanted to express her views?
BBMP garbage contractors’ pan card details were submitted to High Court. Expert Committee recommended exemption to BBMP from KTPP act to speed up the biomining process.
Will stopping the dumping of garbage in Mandur solve the problems of the villagers? What are the problems they are experiencing? Citizen Matters does a reality check.
An unbelievable situation for modern, global Bengaluru. While city commissioner claims the landfill firm’s owner has run away, villagers continue to protest dumping of waste. The crisis seems never-ending.
The garbage crisis is back. Villagers in Mandur who’ve been bearing the brunt of Bengaluru’s garbage don’t seem to take it anymore. Where will the city’s waste go now? What can you do?
I now have to remind myself constantly, that I don’t need to scurry and that as a pedestrian I have as much right as any other resident using the road.