Mysuru :
The ‘Centre for Science and Environment Clean City award’ instituted by the Centre for Science and Environment was received by Dr. C.G. Betsurmath, MCC Commissioner from Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister for Urban Development at a function held at India Habitat Centre on Lodhi Road in New Delhi yesterday.
Praveen Prakash, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, MCC Assistant Commissioner Satyamurthy and Health Officer Dr. Nagaraj were present on the occasion.
Speaking to Star of Mysore, Dr. Betsurmath said that the award was in recognition of good zero waste management units and segregation of waste and has been given by the Union Ministry of Urban Development to three cities — Panaji (Goa), Aleppey (Kerala) and Mysuru (Karnataka). He added that the award was declared after a thorough study of cleanliness, education and tourism facilities in 20 cities and expressed happiness in receiving the award for city.
A book ‘Not in My Backyard’ was released on the occasion.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / July 12th, 2016