Hyderabad falters on collecting domestic waste

HYDERABAD: While the Telangana government is busy preparing the nuances of the proposed Clean Air Authority of Hyderabad, Tokyo is way ahead in providing clean air, water and soil to citizens.
A study of official website of Clean Authority of Tokyo exposes loopholes in planning, strategizing and implementation of various pollution control measures in Hyderabad.Tokyo regularly monitors ra dioactivity levels of incineration ash after burning waste in closed chambers.It also measures radioactivity levels at the site of incineration plants and in ash-treatment facilities within factories to confirm influence of incineration of general waste. It continues and carries out investigation for general radioactivity and space radiation dose.
Tokyo also regularly holds ordinary assemblies with citizens for feedback and effective implementation of pollution control measures. Guided tours are also conducted for the common man.
Apart from radiation, Tokyo also does take into account quantity and contents of waste. It does environmental research too. Waste is divided into combustible and incombustible for easy disposal.
“Authorities in Hyderabad are not able to collect domestic waste in a proper manner, leave alone scientific disposal. We are dumping city waste in the outskirts. Hyderabad needs to develop safety culture and dedicated ethical outlook on pollution control,“ said environmental activist and scientist Dr K Babu Rao.
Even municipal sweeping machines and garbage transport vehicles add to pollution due to improper maintenance.The city is unable to maintain water bodies and control soil pollution. Hyderabad does not have an international standard equipment to measure various types of pollutants in the water, air and soil.