Imphal, September 02 2010: Government is considering to install surveillance cameras on the bank of the Nambul to identify those who dump garbage into the river and take actions against them, Chief Town Planner, N Jeetkumar said today.

Speaking at the opening function of the Zero Garbage Campaign at Wahengbam Leikai community hall, the Chief Town Planner revealed that when efforts were made to control dumping of waste into the Nambul river there ensued a conflict when residents claimed that the garbage were being dumped by people from other areas.

Government is considering to install surveillance cameras below the Keishampat Bridge so that dumpers can be identified and appropriate action be taken against them.

The collection of household garbage is being done by NGOs for a fee of Rs 50 per household under the guidance of the IMC.

But some households are not willing to pay the amount and they dump their garbage into the river or at a corner of the locality.

This has foiled all efforts to keep Imphal clean.

In order to check this, the IMC is planning to introduce collection of solid waste free of cost..

The work will be handed over to some select local clubs or NGOs.

During the Zero Garbage Campaign currently underway collection of fees will be stopped, Jeetkumar added.

Further speaking at the awareness programme, Jeetkumar said that people should keep in mind that when they are not willing to spend Rs 50 as garbage disposal fee, they could spend much more to treat diseases that may break out of the decayed waste.

Speaking as chief guest of the campaign programme, MLA Dr Kh Loken observed that 95 tones of solid waste are deposited everyday by households within the IMC area and that despite utmost efforts of the government it is not possible to keep the city neat and clean without the support of the people, local clubs and NGOs.

Individuals must consider the consequences before dumping garbage at random.

Only with knowledge can people0 stop water logging in the drains, Loken added.

Authority is trying to make the water of Nambul river potable.

For taking up the first phase of Nambul River Project, government had earmarked funds in the state plan, he said appealing to the people to extend support to the government efforts to make Imphal free from filth and dirt.

The campaign programme was also attended by MC Thoiba, a member of the Sanitation Committee as guest of honour.

Councillor of IMC ward no.8 K Tiken and Chief Executive Officer of IMC, W Bhaktaraj spoke as resource persons.

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