ITANAGAR: The Minister of Urban Affairs, Balo Raja, along with the MLA and Advisor (Urban Affairs), Techi Kaso, flagged off a fleet of 46 sanitation vehicles on February 3 at the DK Convention Centre, Itanagar. The event marked the deployment of 18 Ashok Leyland 1015TE 5 Cum Tipper BS-VI trucks, 10 tractors, and 18 Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 sanitation vehicles, procured under the Swachh Bharat Kosh (SBK) with the continued support of the state government.
The addition of these vehicles is expected to significantly improve waste collection and disposal mechanisms, aligning with the Swachh Bharat Mission’s vision of achieving cleaner and healthier urban environments.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister commended the collaborative efforts of the Directorate of Urban Local Bodies and the Department of Urban Development for their commitment to making urban towns cleaner and more sustainable and motivated them to continue doing the same.
The minister also emphasized the government’s dedication under the leadership of Chief Minister Pema Khandu to improving urban infrastructure and ensuring better living standards for residents.
The ceremonial flag-off was attended by Nyali Ete, Secretary (Urban Affairs), Taring Darang, Chief Engineer (Urban Development), and Hano Takka, Director (Urban Local Bodies), along with senior officials, representatives from District Urban Development Agencies (DUDAs), and citizens.
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