Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), chaired a meeting 03 July at the Ministry of Defence to address the pressing garbage disposal and waste management issues affecting the Colombo Municipal Council region. During the discussion, the Defence Secretary highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated, swift and sustainable approach to effectively tackle the existing waste management challenges, stressing the importance of close collaboration among all relevant stakeholders to ensure a cleaner, healthier and more environmentally sustainable city.
Recognizing the severe public health implications, particularly the heightened threat of a Dengue outbreak during the rainy season, the Defence Secretary emphasized the importance of inter agency cooperation to overcome this problem. He directed the relevant authorities to streamline existing waste collection systems, optimize resource allocation, and implement immediate remedial measures to clear accumulated garbage from the affected zones while ensuring long-term operational efficiency.
Participants discussed the prevailing waste management challenges and explored practical measures and long-term strategies to identify a sustainable and lasting solution to the issue.
The meeting saw the participation of key stakeholders and high-ranking officials, including the Mayor of Colombo, Navy Commander, Army Chief of Staff, and the Director General of the Civil Security Department, senior officers from the Tri-Forces and the Police were also in attendance.
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