Itanagar, Feb 3: In a significant step towards enhancing urban sanitation, Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja, along with MLA and Advisor (Urban Affairs) Techi Kaso, flagged off a fleet of 46 sanitation vehicles at the DK Convention Centre here on Monday.
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 support of the state government. These customized municipal garbage collection vehicles have been specially designed to cater to the needs of urban towns across Arunachal Pradesh.
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. These vehicles were tailored for efficient garbage collection and disposal, ensuring that the Urban Local Bodies benefit from enhanced waste management services.
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 the urban towns cleaner and more sustainable and motivated them to continue doing the same.
He 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.
Addressing the gathering, Secretary (Urban Affairs) Nyali Ete underscored the need to shift public attitudes toward waste segregation and civic responsibility to enhance waste management across the state. He stressed that true transformation starts at home, encouraging citizens to actively participate in proper waste disposal and uphold cleanliness within their communities.
The flag-off ceremony was attended by Chief Engineer (UD) Taring Darang, Director (ULBs) Hano Takka, along with senior officials, and representatives from the District Urban Development Agencies (DUDAs).