LSGD set to launch five-year campaign to tackle waste crisis
Local Self-Government Minister K.M. Shaji says the campaign will bring together various government departments and agencies to address the State’s growing waste management challenges
The Local Self-Government department (LSGD) is set to embark on a five-year initiative to tackle the growing waste management crisis in the state, coinciding with the celebrations of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. The campaign, announced by Local Self-Government Minister K.M. Shaji on September 20, aims to bring together various government departments and agencies to address the escalating waste management challenges.
Shaji highlighted the detrimental impact of waste accumulation on the environment and water sources, emphasizing that the situation had reached a point where it posed a threat to human life. Although several measures have been implemented, the minister stressed the need for social intervention to reduce the use of waste-generating materials, improve waste management practices, and develop the necessary infrastructure for effective waste treatment.
The Suchitwa Mission is leading the campaign and is organizing a competition to select the campaign name and logo, inviting the public to submit creative suggestions. The LSGD department has urged the public to submit their ideas in English, in full sentences, and adhering to community guidelines.
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