IT paves the way
there is an infotech solution in sight for overflowing garbage. With the help of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Management Information Systems (MIS) models, the Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BMP) is implementing a project that will study and analyse existing conditions such as waste generation, collection and waste disposal in different areas of the city.
"The GIS will give us ward-wise details of waste generation and help us provide the necessary infrastructure for waste collection and transportation,' said Kalpana Kar, a member and project coordinator of Bangalore Agenda Task Force, which has proposed the project. The MIS will supplement the GIS by giving feedback on information relating to garbage generated, collected and disposed from a certain ward. Kar added that once the system is in place, waste disposal will become streamlined and even minute lapses can be detected.
Creation of the baseline data and waste quantity details have been done and the digitising and demarcation of the health ward boundaries have been completed. Deployment of the GIS and the training of the personnel involved will start from September 2002.
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