Page 26 - CIJ Nov 2023 Digital Edition

Cover Story

Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation

Pioneering Change in

Sewage Management

he Ulhasnagar
Municipal
Corporation
encompasses
Tan area of
13.5sqkm and is home to
approximately 625,000
residents. Heavy rainfall
in 2005 severely impacted
the city’s underground
sewerage infrastructure,
reducing its operational
capacity to just 40km
of pipelines and 1850
chambers from the
initial 112km and 3750
chambers. Currently,
the city operates four
sewage treatment plants,
managing around 35MLD We are embracing technology
of sewage. to safeguard the dignity
“We have taken a and safety of our sanitation
significant step towards
eliminating manual workers. The introduction
scavenging by integrating of the Bandicoot machine
the Bandicoot machine, is a testament to our
an advanced robotic commitment to eradicating
system designed to clean manual scavenging,
sewers in a safer and more
efficient manner,” explains enhancing efficiency in sewer
Dr Subhash Jadhav, maintenance, and ensuring a
Deputy Commissioner, safer working environment for
Ulhasnagar Municipal our workforce.”
Corporation.
Dr Subhash Jadhav
This initiative not only
safeguards the health
and well-being of the
sanitation workers but also
enhances the efficiency of
sewer maintenance. With
the capability to clean
15-20 manholes daily
across three machines, the
Bandicoot machine has
significantly improved
the working conditions
for sanitation workers,
reducing health issues.

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