The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has decided to outsource 60 sanitary workers through a private agency to help clean the Godavari river and its tributaries, namely Waldevi, Nandini, Waghadi, and Kapila. This effort is aimed at addressing the increasing pollution in these water bodies.
Project Details
- Number of Workers: 60 sanitary workers
- Duration: The workers will be deployed for a one-year period.
- Cost: The project is estimated to cost the NMC Rs 2.33 crore.
- Next Steps: A proposal for the project will be tabled at the NMC’s general body meeting in the next two to three days.
Distribution of Workers
The sanitary workers will be responsible for cleaning water hyacinth, plastic, nirmalya (ritual waste), and other types of waste from the water bodies. Out of the 60 workers:
- 30 workers will focus solely on cleaning the Godavari river.
- 30 workers will be assigned to clean the tributaries: Waldevi, Nandini, Waghadi, and Kapila.
Manpower Shortage at NMC
NMC officials have pointed out that the civic body has been facing a serious manpower shortage. Many sanitary employee posts have been vacant for years, and the last recruitment for these positions took place 10-15 years ago. This shortage has become more critical as the city’s population continues to grow, necessitating more sanitation staff.
Previous Outsourcing Efforts
The NMC has previously outsourced around 700 sanitary workers through private agencies for the Panchavati and Nashik West divisions. In contrast, the corporation’s own sanitary workers handle the cleaning duties in four other divisions: Nashik East, Nashik Road, Cidco, and Satpur.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the estimated cost of the project to clean the Godavari river and its tributaries?
- a) Rs 1.5 crore
- b) Rs 2.33 crore
- c) Rs 3 crore
- d) Rs 4.5 crore
Answer: b) Rs 2.33 crore
- How many sanitary workers are planned to be outsourced for the project?
- a) 50
- b) 60
- c) 70
- d) 100
Answer: b) 60
- How long will the sanitary workers be deployed for cleaning the water bodies?
- a) Six months
- b) One year
- c) Two years
- d) Three months
Answer: b) One year
- How many workers will be assigned to clean the Godavari river specifically?
- a) 20
- b) 30
- c) 40
- d) 50
Answer: b) 30
- Which divisions of NMC have outsourced around 700 sanitary workers through private agencies?
- a) Nashik East and Nashik Road
- b) Panchavati and Nashik West
- c) Cidco and Satpur
- d) All divisions
Answer: b) Panchavati and Nashik West