Chandigarh, April 24— Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, on Friday, chaired a high-level meeting to review the monitoring and implementation of the Solid Waste Management Portal. Reiterating that cleanliness and environmental protection remain key priorities of the state government, he directed officers concerned to ensure continuous real-time data updates on the portal to strengthen oversight at all levels.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the performance of urban local bodies must be assessed regularly through the portal, and any shortcomings should be addressed promptly through corrective measures.
During the meeting, officers informed that Haryana has become the first state to develop such an integrated monitoring system, enabling online tracking of waste management activities across the state. Under this system, garbage collection vehicles are being live-tracked through the portal, ensuring greater transparency and accountability.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the live tracking mechanism on the portal. The portal allows citizens to view the real-time location of waste collection vehicles operating in their respective areas.
The Chief Minister directed that RFID be installed outside households in urban areas to digitally track waste collection. This, he said, will not only enhance transparency but also improve service delivery.
He further directed the officers to strengthen the GPS-based vehicle tracking system to ensure effective monitoring of the movement and performance of waste collection vehicles.
RFID and GPS technologies to strengthen monitoring
The Chief Minister stressed that sustainable cleanliness cannot be achieved through government efforts alone and requires active public participation. He directed officers to undertake continuous awareness campaigns at the local level, highlighting the importance of sanitation, proper waste management practices, and the role of citizens.
He urged that citizens be encouraged to take care of RFID installed outside their homes. In case of irregular waste collection, residents should promptly lodge complaints through the online portal to ensure timely resolution.
The Chief Minister also directed that billing for waste management services be calculated through the RFID, and payments to vendors be processed directly through the portal upon submission of bills, providing significant relief to service providers.
Accountability to be fixed at municipal level; action against negligence
The Chief Minister directed that clear accountability be established at the municipal committee level, ensuring that every officer and official discharges their duties responsibly. He made it clear that any negligence or deficiency in waste collection will invite strict action against the concerned officials.
He further directed that maximum use of technology be ensured to modernize and strengthen waste management processes. By adopting innovative practices and best models in solid waste management, Haryana should strive to emerge as a leading state in cleanliness, said the Chief Minister.
Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Yash Pal, Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), Sh. Shashvat Sangwan, and other senior officers also remained present during the meeting.
