Wealth From Waste: How Centre Got Cracking On Junk Cleanup
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Sources said the Centre has managed to raise Rs 2,364 crore from scrap disposal. The highest revenue from scrap disposal came from the railways - Rs 400 crore, followed by the ministries of defence and power
In June, after taking charge as Prime Minister of the country for a third time, Narendra Modi had instructed central ministries to go for a massive cleanliness campaign to reduce waste and also address grievances as effective "nagrik ke sevak." Commendable!By focussing on efficient management and proactive action, this effort has attained great results. It shows how collective efforts can lead to sustainable results, promoting both cleanliness and economic prudence. https://t.co/E2ullCiSGX
According to latest government data, at least 11.5 lakh sites with government office spaces have been cleaned and 643 sqft land has been freed, which means the exercise has led to not just freeing up of a huge amount of office space but also doing away with a lot of scrap that was lying around for years in office spaces.
Sources said the Centre has managed to raise Rs 2,364 crore from scrap disposal. The highest revenue from scrap disposal came from the railways - Rs 400 crore, followed by the ministries of defence and power.
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