Varanasi: A contract has been awarded for the construction of a 60 MLD sewage treatment plant in the Durga Nala and Lohta areas as part of river rejuvenation efforts. The project is targeted for completion by December 2027.District magistrate Satyendra Kumar chaired a review meeting on Thursday to discuss environmental conservation, river cleanliness and measures to address the monkey menace in the district. The meeting reviewed the work of the District Plantation Committee, Ganga Committee, Wetland Committee, Environment Committee and Human–Monkey Conflict Control Committee.Forest department officials said that under solid and plastic waste management, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation scientifically disposed of 29,814 tonnes of solid waste at the Karsada plant in October. During a drive against single-use plastic, 2,135.60 kg of banned plastic was seized and a fine of ₹4,80,200 was collected.A presentation was made on the air pollution control report prepared by iFOREST, highlighting various sources of pollution. The integrated management plan for Kandwa Wetland, the origin point of the Assi River, was also discussed. Village Wetland Committees have been formed in all gram panchayats of the district.To address human–monkey conflict, a nine-member committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of the district magistrate. Officials have been directed to prohibit the feeding of monkeys in open public places, identify conflict hotspots and ensure the availability of anti-rabies vaccines in hospitals.
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