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Housekeeper Speaks:Changing Perception

Housekeeping is a thankless job’, this statement is probably quoted by anyone engaged in housekeeping services – be it the proprietor or the janitor. However, there are a few who have taken on housekeeping as a career option. A Hotel Management graduate has preferred it over hospitality, while a janitor has made a remarkable growth path in this segment. Digvijay Chauhan, now the Deputy General Manager – Operations and Velan K, Sr. Executive – Operations at Avon Facility Management Services Ltd share their growth story with Clean India Journal.

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Margao Municipal Corporation: Raising public hygiene standards

The Margao Municipal Council (administrative headquarters of Salcete taluka and South Goa district) has successfully started implementing door-to-door garbage collection in various wards and is encouraging locals in keeping ‘Margao Clean and Green’. Chief Officer of MMC, Deepali Naik has pulled all stops to see that the city maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

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E- Waste: An Emerging Global Threat

Electronic waste (e-waste) is the waste generated out of end-of-life electrical and electronic devices. Due to its increasing volume and severe ill-effects on human health and environment, it has captured global attention. E-waste contains various heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium and arsenic. These toxic materials are capable of causing severe ill-effects on health and environment. Management of e-waste is global challenge.

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We strictly follow PPM schedule to avoid frequent breakdown of equipment

From soil removal, sorting to processing and distribution, the laundry at the Oberoi Hotels maintains quality standards. Speaking to Clean India Journal, Laundry Manager, Oberoi-Mumbai, Anmesh Chalke, says, “At Oberoi, everything is well planned and maintained – workers are trained on a routine basis to leave the least of human error while linen, garments and uniforms are being laundered.

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Making Life More Livable

Before 1999, Mulakad, on the outskirts of Mangalore, a coastal city in southwestern India, like much of urban coastal Karnataka suffered from severe water shortages and a lack of sewerage…

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