BNCC Reviews Solid Waste Management and Black Spot Clearance Progress

The Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) conducted a review meeting on June 23 under the chairmanship of Commissioner Shri Pommala Sunil Kumar to assess solid waste management, black spot clearance, staff attendance, and related administrative matters. Directions were issued to strengthen monitoring, enforce waste segregation rules, and expedite pending benefits for families of deceased pourakarmikas.

Key Details:

• Waste collection operations across the city were reviewed.

• Notices have been issued to drivers and helper staff who failed to report for duty at 5:30 AM, and repeated negligence among contractual staff may lead to termination.

• DGMs and AGMs were instructed to submit GPS locations and photographs of Auto Mustering Centres and Pourakarmika Mustering Centres through WhatsApp for monitoring.

• Officials were directed to prepare a report on pourakarmika absenteeism since the formation of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), including unauthorized absence and medical leave records.

• Black spots at 20 locations have already been cleared.

• Officials were instructed to prioritize civil works and permanently clear at least 20 black spots every week.

• Pending financial assistance and benefits for families of deceased pourakarmikas are to be disbursed without delay with complete transparency.

• The performance and maintenance status of waste management equipment were reviewed.

• Updated data on apartments, bulk waste generators, solid waste management compliance, and property tax payments will be compiled.

• Officials were directed to strictly enforce waste segregation rules and initiate penalties and legal action against violators.

• Marshals deployed at Indira Canteens, including NCC and ex-servicemen recruits, will be utilized for solid waste management activities, with strict action against non-performing personnel.