SAS Nagar, December 5:- A training session aimed at promoting zero waste burning and strengthening environmentally responsible solid waste management practices was jointly organized by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), Regional Office Mohali, and the Municipal Corporation, Mohali. The session was held at the conference hall of the MC Office, Mohali.
Navtesh Singla, Executive Engineer, PPCB Mohali, along with Ms. Swati, resource person, sensitized participants about the severe environmental and health hazards associated with burning solid waste. They highlighted the importance of adopting eco-friendly waste handling practices to safeguard public health and improve overall air quality.
Around 150 Safai Sewaks, rag pickers, officers, and officials of the Municipal Corporation attended the training. The session focused on creating awareness about the ill effects of burning municipal solid waste and horticulture waste. It also covered legal provisions related to waste burning, including penalties and enforcement mechanisms under various Environmental Laws.
During the session, all Safai Sewaks took a pledge to actively discourage and prevent the burning of solid waste at any location, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining a cleaner and healthier environment in Mohali city.