Kerala's Kodakara Gram Panchayat team visits Gangtok Municipal Corporation to study waste management
The team was warmly received by Mayor Nell Bahadur Chettri, Municipal Commissioner R.B. Bhandari, and other officials of GMC.
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A delegation of 21 members, including the President, Gram Panchayat members, and office staff from Kodakara Gram Panchayat, Thrissur District, Kerala, visited the Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC) today to gain insights into the waste management system implemented by the corporation.
The team was warmly received by Mayor Nell Bahadur Chettri, Municipal Commissioner R.B. Bhandari, and other officials of GMC. During their visit, they were given a detailed PowerPoint presentation by Municipal Engineer Tsewang Bhutia, explaining various aspects of solid waste management, the challenges involved, and the corporation’s recent outsourcing initiative with private firm GNS Builders.
The visiting Panchayat President shared details about their successful waste management model, highlighting that Kodakara Gram Panchayat was the first in their district to eliminate extreme poverty. They currently employ 42 female workers, each earning a monthly salary of ₹20,000, and while they receive substantial state government funding, they also generate significant Own Source Revenue for development projects.
Mayor Chettri provided an overview of GMC’s history and operations and encouraged the delegation to explore Gangtok’s scenic beauty and warm hospitality.