15th Finance Commission grant to BBMP, Bwssb

₹49 crore for 14 Lakes, ₹129 crore for SWM

 ₹291 crore action plan approved

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

 Bengaluru: The government has approved the action plans of the 15th Finance Commission for the year 2022-23 with a grant of ₹291 crore released by the previous BJP government.

 Funds were released on May 25, 2023 for water supply, sanitation, lake rejuvenation and solid waste management in BBMP. Accordingly, in the meeting held under the chairmanship of the Chief Commissioner of BBMP on September 6, an action plan was formulated for the required works.

 A proposal for an action plan was submitted to the government. On December 11, the government gave conditional approval to the list of 'micro level action plan' works.

 Technical approval should be obtained for the approved action plan works, packaged not less than ₹10 crore and tender called through e-procurement as per KTPP Act.

 It has been stipulated that an online software should be prepared and monthly progress uploaded for checking and monitoring the progress of implementation of the 'micro-level action plan' works.

 Development after Clearance of Encroachments: It has been clearly mentioned in the order sanctioning the action plan that the encroachments should be cleared before starting the revival and development works of the lakes.

 The village map of the lakes, like the survey map should mark the boundaries properly. It has been stipulated that the works should be started after clearing any encroachments.

Action plans; A total of ₹291 crore

 Lakes development works; A total of ₹49 crore

•  Integrated Development of Madiwala Lake; ₹15 crore
•  Kacharakanahalli lake balance and other development works; ₹4 crore
•  Replacement of drain line, silt trap, wetland restoration in Garudacharpalya Lake-1, Shilavantana Lake, Mahadevpura Lake-1; ₹4 crore
•  Other development works instead of sewer line in Kogilu Lake and Kattigenahalli Lake; ₹4 crore
•  Wetland, inflow progress and other works at Lingadhiranahalli Lake-3; ₹2 crore
•  Rejuvenation and replacement of sewer lines in Narseepur Lake-20, Narseepur Lake-26 and Veerasagar Lake; ₹4 crore
•  Desilting and other works in Halasuru Lake; ₹9 crore
•  Development of Yalahanka Lake; ₹4 crore
•  Anjanapur lake development and progress works; ₹3 crore

 Drinking water works; A total of ₹40 crore

•  Rejuvenation of borewells, new borewells, installation of boreholes for groundwater augmentation in BBMP 8 zones; ₹20 crore
•  Drinking water supply under BBMP by summer 2024; ₹20 crore

 Water Board Works; A total of ₹73 crore

•  Work to increase the capacity of Highgrounds Seva Reservoir by 5 MLD. Pumphouse, other works at Sagaipur, Pulakeshinagar; ₹30 crore
•  Setting up of 10 MLD capacity STP in Rachenahalli Lake and Mahatma Gandhi Rural Energy and Development Corporation; ₹30 crore
•  3 Drainage line from 24th Main in J.P. Nagar to 4th Main in Dollars Colony; ₹13 crore

Solid waste management; A total of ₹129 crore

•  Amount due to KPCL for setting up of fuel plant; ₹30 crore
•  Setting up of 1 MLD Effluent Treatment Plant at Mittiganahalli/ Kannur; ₹75 crore
•  Creation of buffer zone at landfill sites as per Central Pollution Control Board guidelines; ₹3 crore
•  Construction of drainage and Leachate management around Bellahalli landfill site; ₹21 crore

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₹291 ಕೋಟಿ ಕ್ರಿಯಾಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಸಮ್ಮತಿ

15 'Secondary Transfer Stations' in the city

 Clear calculation in waste disposal; Favor of Ministers and MLAs for the establishment of the station

 15 'Secondary Transfer Stations' in the city

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

 Bengaluru: The BBMP has proposed to set up 'Secondary Transfer Stations' (STS) in 15 assembly constituencies, which have adopted advanced technology for sorting and transporting waste in the city.

 Three Special Investigation Teams (SITs) are investigating the solid waste management works. After the review of these investigations, the BBMP decided to formulate a plan for the establishment of new STSs.

 Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Company collects 150 metric tonnes of waste daily in three areas of the city and scientifically processes it.

 Setting up STSs for transport to units. Koramangala STS has been completed but has not started functioning as SIT investigation is going on.

 If the 'Secondary Transfer Station' constructed at Koramangala becomes operational, waste from seven wards will come here directly through autos. From the arrival of the auto, its route number, license plate, weight of waste will be recorded on the website under CCTV camera surveillance. The waste is transported directly from the auto to 'capsules' in the form of 'fuel carrying containers'. Liquid-waste is pumped out, compressed and filled. At the bottom of the 'capsules' there is also room for more liquid-waste storage. It is transported to the processing units by GPS-controlled trucks

Waste collection is now going on through 2 compactors, tens of autos in each ward. If the 'secondary transfer station' is operational, around 16 tonnes of waste will be transported in a single 'capsule'. It does not emit any liquid-waste or odor. Also, biological fluid is sprayed to prevent odors from leaving the station even during the time the waste goes into the 'capsule' from the auto. There is facility for sorting and transportation of dry waste and mixed waste in STS.

 Once the waste from Auto arrives at STS, all the responsibility lies with the contractor till its disposal at the treatment plant. Also, all the equipment and trucks in STS are in the name of BBMP Chief Commissioner. All are property of BBMP.

 Mini Transfer Stations (MTS) established for waste collection in the wards have not solved the problem of disposal. The operation-maintenance cost is also given to the MTS contractor. None of the equipment there is in the name of the corporation. Waste is being transported in ordinary compactors, garbage, liquid waste is leaking on the road. Therefore, instead of mini transfer stations, it is planned to build 'secondary transfer station' in each assembly constituency, BBMP officials said.

'Demand from Minister'

 Minister K.J. George, Jameer Ahmed, Dinesh Gundurao have demanded the establishment of a 'Secondary Transfer Station' in their constituency. Besides, many MLAs have also asked for the construction of the station. A station is ready. Two others are under construction. About 15 more stations are planned to be established, and a clear plan will be prepared soon, said Dr. BBMP, Special Commissioner of Solid Waste Department. Harish Kumar said.

 A new technology from garbage to compost

 Rudraksha Waste Utility has proposed an 'odorless technology' to manufacture compost from green waste in the State Pollution Control Board. The board suggested that this organization should be allowed one year to manufacture manure in waste treatment units of BBMP. BBMP Special Commissioner of Solid Waste Department Dr. Harish Kumar said.

 In the 'Aerobic Sponge Bed Organic Method', raw waste is poured on the sponge bed at a depth of about 2 meters. Then add 'Surabhi' to remove the smell. There is no mosquito, fly, liquid-waste problem due to 'Amlika' natural solution and 'Shilindra' solution spray. In 90 days, the raw waste becomes fertilizer, said Dr. Rudraksha Institute. C. Senappa, Dr. Sunita explained the technology at the Pollution Board.

 In a letter written to the BBMP, the Member Secretary of the State Pollution Control Board said that the Central and State Pollution Control Board, BBMP technical committee will supervise the process of making fertilizer for the Rudraksha Institute.

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SIT to investigate Solid waste mis use of funds: CM

BSWML: No problem from Urban department

SIT to investigate Solid waste mis use of funds: CM

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed the Chief Secretary to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the entire functioning of the Bangalore Solid Waste Management Authority (BSWML).

 The Chief Minister modified the note sent on June 20 to the Urban Development Department to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the matter and sent a note to the Chief Secretary on June 26 to form an SIT. Since there is a role of senior officials of the Urban Development Department in the BSWML tender and assignment process, they have ordered the formation of an SIT with the intention of not conducting an investigation by the officials of that department.

Also read... Solid waste transfer station: Order to cancel the Work orders, tenders

 The Chief Minister has suggested to discuss with the Deputy Chief Minister who is also the Bangalore Urban Development Minister and submit a file with the necessary proposal regarding the formation of the SIT. However, the Chief Secretary again sent a note to the Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Department, which is confusing.

Former member of Legislative Council P.R. said that government funds are being misused by BSWML. Ramesh had brought it to the attention of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister. In 'Prajavani' under the title 'Contract flawed: Release of ₹13 crore' on June 20 and 'Cost more than double for garbage transportation' report was published on December 20, 2022.

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The mandates issued since the inception of BSWML, the ongoing tender processes should be canceled forthwith. He directed the Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department to conduct a comprehensive investigation and submit a detailed report on the works implemented, misappropriation of funds and the entire functioning of the organization. Now, it has been decided to cancel all those proceedings and form an SIT for investigation.

The previous note sent to the Urban Development Department has also been mentioned in this, and it has been said that the unscientific measures costing ₹1,100 crore are harming the health of motorists and citizens and the environment. ₹13.5 crore was advanced to Parishuddha Ventures beyond the norms and there was misappropriation of funds. All this is suggested to be thoroughly investigated.

 Note Summary:

 In 2015, the government had set up six solid waste management units with a grant of ₹468 crore to adequately handle the collection, transportation, handling and disposal of solid waste under BBMP. These have become inactive in recent years due to improper management and the corporation has been unscientifically dumping solid waste at selected sites for Land fills. Solid waste management has worsened due to measures taken to set up waste centers on roadsides and under flyovers.

The Corporation has spent ₹1,100 crore on unproductive measures without complying with the National Green Tribunal and Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Such unscientific actions of the corporation are projects that harm city traffic and public health and environment.

 Meanwhile, new programs under 'Shubhra Bangalore' action plan have been formulated by the state-owned BSWML organization established in 2021 for smooth collection, transportation and management of solid waste in Bangalore city limits. An advance of ₹13.45 crore was paid to Parishuddha Ventures, which had submitted a bank guarantee document against the norms and against the instructions of the government. Through this, the organization is misusing government funds without following the orders, instructions and rules of the government. Ramesh has brought these to attention. The Chief Minister has suggested that a report should be submitted on the SIT formation, mentioned note.

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Solid waste transfer station: Order to cancel the Work orders, tenders

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BSWML: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah orders a comprehensive investigation

Solid waste transfer station: Order to cancel the Work orders, tenders

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

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BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered that the Work orders and the ongoing tender processes should be canceled immediately which issued by the Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Authority (BSWML).

Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department has directed the to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the works implemented by BSWML since its inception, misappropriation of funds and the entire functioning of the organization and submit a detailed report.

Former Legislative Council member P.R. Ramesh had brought it to the attention of the Chief Minister that, government funds are being misused by BSWML. A report was published in Prajavani on June 20 under the title of 'Defective contract: Release of ₹13 crore. The Chief Minister on Tuesday afternoon sent a probe note to the Urban Development Department.

Also read... Solid waste management: Rush to set up big transfer stations: BBMP Prepare to spend ₹1,100 crore

Note Summary:

 In 2015, the government had set up six solid waste management units with a grant of ₹468 crore to adequately handle the collection, transportation, handling and disposal of solid waste under BBMP. These have become inactive in recent years due to improper management and the corporation has been unscientifically dumping solid waste at selected sites for Land fills. Solid waste management has worsened due to measures taken to set up waste centers on roadsides and under flyovers.

The Corporation has spent ₹1,100 crore on unproductive measures without complying with the National Green Tribunal and Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Such unscientific actions of the corporation are projects that harm city traffic and public health and environment.

 Meanwhile, new programs under 'Shubhra Bangalore' action plan have been formulated by the state-owned BSWML organization established in 2021 for smooth collection, transportation and management of solid waste in Bangalore city limits. An advance of ₹13.45 crore was paid to Parishuddha Ventures, which had submitted a bank guarantee document against the norms and against the instructions of the government. Through this, the organization is misusing government funds without following the orders, instructions and rules of the government. Ramesh has brought these to attention. The Chief Minister has suggested that a report should be submitted on the mentioned points.

The hand of politicians!

 Politicians have a hand in the tender and contract of the three big transfer stations that BSWML was going to set up. There is a possibility of misappropriating hundreds of crores. Many crores have already been misappropriated. Action should be taken against the politicians and officials involved in this. The Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department should conduct an impartial investigation, former member of the Legislative Council. P.R. Ramesh demanded.

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Defective contract: BBMP Release of ₹13 crore

Solid waste management: Rush to set up big transfer stations: BBMP Prepare to spend ₹1,100 crore

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

BENGALURU: Even though the Lokayukta is investigating the tender case for setting up large waste Transfer stations in the city, BBMP hastily released ₹13 crore to the contractors.

 The maintenance of a large transfer stations is being paid twice as much as the amount given to a 'small transfer station' for waste segregation. It has been complained that it is burdening the BBMP.

 Tenders were called for 89 packages for 243 wards under BBMP. In this tender, the rules are violated and the 'credit line/bank certificate' submitted by the contractor is not in order. 'Parisuddha Ventures' has been given the mandate despite being against the norms. There was a discussion in the Legislative Council that this should be prevented.

 'This will be investigated.' The then Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai had promised on February 23 that no money would be released. But ₹13 crore was released before the implementation of the Election Code of Conduct, said former member of the Legislative Council P.R. Ramesh complained.

 Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has proposed to set up three large transfer stations with six compactors, 45 containers, 21 trucks, and 21 hook loaders to collect 150 metric tons of waste daily from 25 wards each. If waste is separated on a large scale in the central part of the city, the problem that will arise in the surrounding area will not be solved. A complaint has also been lodged with the Lokayukta about many irregularities, illegal documents and violation of norms. He said that despite this, BSWML is ready to spend money and has also paid money to contractors through BBMP.

Letter to the Deputy Chief Minister

 A big mafia is operating in the field of solid waste disposal in the name of BSWML without following the orders and directions of the government. A proper investigation should be conducted in this regard and all works of large transfer stations should be stopped immediately. The political leaders and officials are involved in this illegality and should be investigated. On this regard a letter has been written to Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Sivakumar, former member of Legislative Council P.R. Ramesh said.

 The Pollution Control Board, State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) permission has also not obtained to set up these stations. Also, a buffer zone should be established around this center. The question arises as to whether such a large amount of land will be available under the BBMP, and if such a station is started in the middle of the city, the health of the citizens will deteriorate, he said.

Center in Koramangala is ready!

 BSWML has hurriedly carried out activities to start a 'big transfer station' near Sports Village in Koramangala. Earlier, Congress leaders had protested against the establishment of these centers. Environmental activist Vinod Rajan demanded that the unnecessary expenditure of crores of rupees should be stopped as the Congress government is in power.

 If huge amount of garbage is brought and sorted in Koramangala, people will not be able to live here. Sorting on the road side is already causing a lot of problems. If 150 metric tons of garbage comes here every day, what will we do?'' asked Gopal Reddy, a local resident.

'There is no reason that money should not be released'

 A Work orders has been given for the establishment of a large transfer stations. The work is going on and the money has to be released for it, Dr. Harish Kumar Special Commissioner of BBMP Solid Waste management Division said.

 A big transfer station has been prepared in Koramangala and its operation will start soon. If people come here and see, they will understand the system. It's not just think that everything is not okay. He said that systematic and scientific waste sorting is possible here.

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