An all-party meeting organized here has decided not to dispose waste in the Sirsiya River during the upcoming Chhath festival. The decision was taken for the convenience of the Chhath devotees.
The meeting held under the chairmanship of chief district officer Bhola Dahal on Saturday decided to make the water clean and environment salubrious. For it, industries would not be allowed to release wastewater into the river.
The industries would be asked not to mix chemical-containing water into the river without treating it. It is mandatory for each industry to conduct wastewater treatment plant round the clock.
The meeting also attended by Birgunj Metropolitan City mayor Rajeshman Singh also decided to prepare a land identification and feasibility study report for the construction of a common processing centre. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the government would provide grants for small and medium industries.
Even the past decisions and actions taken regarding the Sirsiya River were reviewed by the meeting.
Technical assistance from the federal and provincial governments would be taken for the long-term revival of the Sirsiya River and immediate construction of an alternative drain to divert sewage.
The all-party meeting dwelt on forwarding the process of establishing the ‘Sirsiya River Conservation Joint Fund’ with the budget sharing among all three governments.(RSS)
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