Nagpur civic body clears 144 tonnes of waste from Deekshabhoomi in three days of Dhammachakra event

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation disposed of a total of 144 tonnes of waste from the Deekshabhoomi premises over three days during the 70th Dhammachakra Pravartan Din. Lakhs of followers had reached Deekshabhoomi, and the corporation had made large-scale arrangements for their convenience and for cleanliness.

Staff of the corporation's solid waste management department worked continuously for three days. In addition, seven special cleanliness drives were held in the Ambazari, Bezonbagh and Untkhana areas so that the surrounding localities also stayed clean.

For cleaning Deekshabhoomi and the nearby areas, 872 sanitation workers and 234 waste collectors were deployed in three shifts. A total of 190 waste bins were placed to collect garbage. Three suction machines and three other special machines were also used.

A total of 108 vehicles were used to collect and carry the waste. Four compactors were stationed at Bhandewadi for final disposal.

For the followers' travel, the corporation's transport department ran a special 'Aapli Bus' service from Deekshabhoomi to Dragon Palace, Chicholi Shantivan and other parts of the city. Between October 18 and 20, a total of 58,084 passengers used the service, for which 267 buses were deployed. On October 20, the main day of Dhammachakra Pravartan Din, 41,175 followers travelled to Dragon Palace alone in 145 buses.

For the comfort of followers coming to Deekshabhoomi, the corporation had set up 21 shelter domes. More than 1,200 toilets were installed for sanitation and convenience, connected directly to sewer lines. For drinking water, 120 taps were put up on the roads, and a separate water arrangement was made at every shelter centre.

To assist the police, the corporation also provided 44 permanent and 16 temporary CCTV cameras. Through these arrangements, the emphasis during the event was on providing facilities for cleanliness, transport, drinking water and security.