Punjab Provincial cabinet approves draft of Suthra Punjab Authority to make sanitation system in the province more effective, reported 24NewsHDTV Channel.
According to the proposed draft, 10 waste management companies of Punjab will be dissolved and 41 Sathra Punjab agencies will be formed.
The decisions of Sathra Punjab Authority will be taken by the Chief Minister of Punjab, while the decisions of the agency will be taken by the Deputy Commissioners.
Punjab Local Government Department has submitted proposals to provincial cabinet for the formation of central Suthra Punjab Authority and agencies in districts. Punjab's 10 solid waste management companies to be under authority.
The aim of forming the Authority is to put waste to efficient use. Waste to energy, rural sanitation and environment-friendly measures will be taken.
At the district level, the Agency will be under the responsibility of the DC. The decisions regarding HR, properties, funds, pension, machinery and contracts of the Solid Waste Commission will be the responsibility of the DC.