Concerns Raised Over Waste Processing Unit Operations

Suntikoppa, Nov 4: Former Gram Panchayat members and office-bearers of the 'Wave' organization confronted the Panchayat Development Officer (PDO), alleging irregularities in the accounts of the fecal waste management unit established in Suntikoppa town. They pointed out that waste is being brought in daily via dozens of vehicles—not only from various locations within the district (excluding two taluks) but also from outside the district—for disposal at the facility.

A fecal waste management unit was established at the Suntikoppa Gram Panchayat’s waste disposal site—at a cost of approximately Rs. 75 lakh—to scientifically process waste collected from villages in the Somwarpet and Kushalnagar taluks. However, for the past month, waste has been dumped at the site around the clock. The former Gram Panchayat members expressed strong indignation, labeling the facility an "illegal and unscientific" center. They argued that the lack of proper management is adversely affecting the health of nearby residents and causing environmental damage.

Furthermore, the former members complained that the waste disposal site has become overrun with stray dogs, posing a serious health risk to local residents, persons with disabilities, and school children. The previous governing body of the Panchayat had resolved to limit the operation of the faecal waste treatment plant to the Somwarpet and Kushalnagar taluks. However, due to a unilateral decision by the Taluk Executive Officers, the management of the plant has been neglected. Former members have expressed suspicions regarding irregularities in the awarding of the contract.

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