Jodhpur: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan will launch a waste collection project here on the Independence Day.
To be introduced jointly by the administration and Jodhpur Municipal Corporation (JMC), the 'Waste Free Jodhpur' project has been aimed at freeing the city from any type of waste through citizens' participation. "We have invited Khan considering his image andcontribution in raising the issues of various naturethrough his highly-acclaimed programme Satyamev Jayate and he has happily consented to be with us to be part of this initiative," said District Collector P B Yashwant.
An expert agency from Hyderabad has been roped in for the project. "We have made efforts to make this drive a joint initiative in which not only JMC, but voluntary and social organisations of the city, restaurant and food outlet owners and the common man will also participate," said CEO of JMC Hari Singh.
He said 250 young surveyors have done a detailed survey of all 65 Wards of the city regarding locations, types and quantity of waste. "The responsibilities have almost been fixed and the drive will begin from Ward 5. It will gradually be extended to the remaining wards," Singh said.
About 50 battery-operated rickshaws have been arranged so far which will collect the waste from the wards. Singh said citizens should realise their responsibility and come forward to participate in this initiative to realise the dream of clean and green Jodhpur.
