By Sudhansu Singh<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rayagada, Dec 6 : A team from the Chikiti Notified Area Council (NAC) of Ganjam district visited Rayagada Municipality on Saturday to study the town\u2019s sanitation management system, waste-processing facilities and ongoing urban development initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Led by Chikiti NAC Chairperson Ms. Deepa Sahu and Vice-Chairman Mr. Har Prasad Choudhury, the team comprised councillors, the Executive Officer, senior officials, departmental engineers, Swachh Sathi workers, Swachh Supervisors and sanitation experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The delegation received a warm civic reception from Rayagada Municipality officials upon arrival, followed by a formal interaction session at the Municipal Conference Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Field Visit to Ward No. 11: Inspection of Key Waste-Management Facilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chikiti delegation undertook a comprehensive field visit to Antariguda, located under Ward No. 11\u2014an area regarded as a model sanitation zone within Rayagada Municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team inspected the functioning of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Micro Composting Centre (MCC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Material Recovery Facility (MRF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials of Rayagada Municipality demonstrated the workflow of solid- and liquid-waste processing, segregation methods, recycling practices, compost output quality and real-time monitoring systems. The delegation expressed appreciation for Rayagada\u2019s community-based waste management and its consistent performance in municipal sanitation indicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit to Civic Public-Service Assets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team also inspected several major urban infrastructure projects administered by Rayagada Municipality, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Rayagada Auditorium Complex<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Government Aahar Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Ashok Kalyan Mandap<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Mahatma Gandhi Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Various ongoing urban development works executed under State and Central schemes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These facilities were showcased as examples of Rayagada\u2019s efforts toward enhanced citizen services, public convenience, and community-focused urban planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chikiti NAC: Nationally Recognised for Sanitation Excellence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chikiti NAC is among the nationally recognised urban bodies awarded by the Hon\u2019ble President of India under Swachh Survekshan 2024 for its remarkable sanitation initiatives. The visit to Rayagada was aimed at strengthening inter-municipal cooperation and exchanging innovative strategies for waste management and public-health services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joint Deliberations and Knowledge Exchange<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting saw active participation from the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Executive Officer, municipal councillors, staff members, Swachh Sathi workers, Swachh Supervisors and sanitation specialists of Rayagada Municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both sides held detailed discussions on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Improving urban sanitation standards<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Enhancing waste-processing efficiency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Scaling up community participation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Leveraging digital tools for cleanliness monitoring<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Exploring cross-learning opportunities between Rayagada and Chikiti<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials from both municipalities expressed confidence that the collaborative exchange would help build more efficient, cleaner and citizen-friendly urban environments in their respective regions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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