RESIDENTS’ TAKE

1 Union leaders don’t want dump moved because of personal politics:

The municipal corporation (MC) has been supervising the cleanliness staff and their work timings, says Surinder Saini, president, Jalandhar Welfare Society. He alleges that some leaders of the Union of Sanitation and Cleanliness Employees do not want the Wariana dump to be moved because of “personal politics.” The MC needs to sort out the matter quickly, he adds

2 Garbage dumped on roads everywhere:

“How can you expect good rankings in the survey when garbage is scattered on the roads everywhere?”asks Nachhtar Singh, a retired government official. The MC should clear the waste and the dirt to keep the city clean, and pay attention to the roads. Development of roads and other works should be completed on time, he says.

3 Public participation in cleaning up cities a must:

Raman Dutt of the IndoAmerican Friends Society says public participation is important to guarantee the success of cleanliness and sanitation projects, on the lines of the Indore model. Until the public does not understand its responsibilities, Dutt adds, no officer or government can bring about changes in the city, no matter how many projects are floated.

4 Why are new development initiatives not thought out clearly?

Urgent steps have to be taken by the government and MC authorities for the overall development of the city, which is currently in very bad shape. Each and every road in the city is damaged, requiring urgent repairs, says businessman Maninder Singh Tikka. A number of new initiatives are required for developing the city.