GCC, MSSRF discuss measures to strengthen waste management
The Greater Chennai Corporation and the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation are collaborating on the CLEAR project to improve waste management and air quality. The initiative focuses on pilot projects, staff training, and monitoring environmental health systems in Chennai.
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This project addresses critical urban infrastructure challenges related to climate resilience and public health in a major metropolitan area.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) discussed priorities for strengthening solid waste management and environmental health systems in Chennai under the CLEAR (Clean Land, Equitable Air and Resilience) project.
A meeting chaired by GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran at Ripon Buildings on Wednesday focused on the Corporation’s priorities for reducing solid waste and air pollution over the next two years, implementation challenges across zones, lessons from waste audits and field inspections, and wards and zones to be prioritised for pilot projects. Training and capacity-building needs of conservancy workers, engineers, and field staff were also discussed.
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