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Kerala: LSGD to retrieve legacy waste dumpsites in 20 towns THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Kerala: The Local Self-Government Department (LSGD) in Kerala is preparing to launch a Rs. 100 crore project to reclaim legacy waste dumpsites in 20 towns across the state. The project, which will be carried out in two phases, is part of the World Bank-aided Kerala Solid Waste Management Project. The Dumpsite Remediation Project aims to retrieve approximately 60 acres of legacy dumpsites through biomining and bioremediation and convert the reclaimed land into public utility spaces. Kottarakkara, Kayamkulam, Koothattukulam, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, North Paravur, Kalamassery, Vatakara, Kalpetta, Iritty, Koothuparamba and Kasaragod are the towns selected for phase I. In phase two, the project will be executed in Mavelikara, Kottayam, Chalakkudi, Kunnamkulam, Vadakkancheri, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Manjeri. Legacy waste dump sites in these towns will become redundant with the installation of scientific waste management infrastructure as part of the Malinya Muktham Nava Keralam campaign. The plan is to set up Material Collection Facilities (MCFs), Resource Recovery Facilities (RRFs), bio-parks, or any other amenities that could be useful for the urban local bodies on the reclaimed land. As part of the project, around 4.30 lakh metric tonnes of garbage will be removed. M B Rajesh, LSGD Minister, Government of Kerala, said, “This is a transformational project that will turn our entire urban landscape far more clean, healthy, hospitable, and economically sustainable." “The process will follow all Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines for bio-mining and also strictly adhere to World Bank Environment and Social safeguards, thus ensuring that the local community is not inconvenienced in any manner,” he added.

Kerala: LSGD to retrieve legacy waste dumpsites in 20 towns

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Kerala: The Local Self-Government Department (LSGD) in Kerala is preparing to launch a Rs.…

Keralites to get semi-high speed rail corridor

Keralites to get semi-high speed rail corridor

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Keralites will now be able to move between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod in shorter…

Kasaragod to become bamboo capital of South India

Kasaragod to become bamboo capital of South India

KASARAGOD: In a major push to increase green lands in Kasaragod, the district administration has…

Cleanliness drive launched in Kasaragod

Cleanliness drive launched in Kasaragod

KASARAGOD: A district wise mass cleanliness drive covering major roads, as a part of the…