PNS | DEHRADUN
In an effort to combat pollution in rivers and streams, the Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD) has launched a special campaign targeting those who dump waste irresponsibly. Under this initiative, the corporation’s team has issued fines to 76 violators so far and has been raising awareness about the harmful effects of such practices.
The deputy municipal commissioner Gopal Ram Binwal said that the sanitation team imposed a penalty on 76 people for dumping garbage in the Bindal River. Besides this, a hefty penalty of Rs 50,000 was also imposed on a person found disposing of construction debris into the river. He stated that the municipal authorities are actively working to educate the public about the impact of waste on water bodies and the environment. During the monsoon season, clogged rivers and drains often result in water spilling into residential areas, causing significant inconvenience and damage. Despite previous campaigns and repeated warnings, the issue of garbage dumping persists, prompting stricter enforcement measures.
Binwal stated that all sanitation inspectors and their teams have been instructed to take continuous action against those found littering in public spaces, rivers, drains or vacant plots. Special monitoring is being carried out along the Rispana and Bindal rivers using CCTV cameras to catch offenders. The campaign aims to preserve the integrity of rivers and create a cleaner and healthier environment for all. Regular patrols and public awareness initiatives will continue to address the root cause of the problem and discourage individuals from polluting natural water bodies, he said.
