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VMC orders regular cleaning of compactor bins across Vijayawada
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has ordered the regular cleaning and maintenance of compactor bins citywide to improve sanitation and prevent health hazards. In-Charge Commissioner A Ravindra Rao issued the directive after inspecting the Krishnalanka and Ranigari Thota areas on Thursday.
Rao instructed officials to clear accumulated garbage immediately and clean bins inside and out to prevent foul odour and mosquito breeding. He also directed sanitation staff to keep bin surroundings clean and asked workers and contractors to coordinate without disruption.
Later, Rao inspected the Anna Canteen at Ranigari Thota, reviewing food preparation, hygiene standards and kitchen maintenance. He ordered that beneficiaries be served hygienic, nutritious meals in line with prescribed food safety standards. Health officer Dr Gopala Naik and other officials accompanied him.
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The inspection follows persistent complaints from Vijayawada residents about overflowing bins and vector-borne diseases. Compactor bins, meant to reduce waste volume, become health hazards when not drained or disinfected. The VMC oversees 3,200 such bins across 64 wards. The Anna Canteen review is part of a state-wide quality audit after reports of substandard meals surfaced in other districts. Next action depends on whether the commissioner’s orders are enforced within the standard seven-day compliance window.
Source: thehansindia.com
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