Public safety concerns growing, District Development Committee's stepping up to fast-track removal of hazardous roadside trees. Recommendations are being prepped for Ministers for Forests and Local Self-Government to cut through technical delays. Joshi Philip, district panchayat president and head of District Tree Committee,leads this charge .
Complaints mounting over slow tree removal, especially near government offices and schools. Earlier orders wanted dangerous trees gone from school campuses before classes started . But Deputy Director of Education says progress stalled,as trees didn't meet disposal value criteria .
In a recent session, Vinu Job,legislator from Changanassery, flagged flooding issues for residents near A.C. Canal. Monsoon season's here. He urged local officials to deepen canal to boost water flow,cut flood risk.
Committee also tackled issue of makeshift roadside eateries encroaching on public land. Members worried — many operating without food safety licenses . They pushed for mandatory health cards for all food service workers to ensure public safety .
At meeting's helm,Chetan Kumar Meena, District Collector, stressed need for swift action. Meanwhile,District Development Committee in Pathanamthitta launched efforts to curb accidents on MC Road stretch between Enathu and Pandalam,known for crashes. District Police Chief ordered to boost vehicle checks at high-risk spots,Pathanamthitta RTO told to crack down on traffic violations.
Pushing safety further, anti-narcotics enforcement ramped up around Pandalam and Adoor KSRTC bus stands. DANSAF and Narcotics Cell teams doing regular inspections,overseen by Adoor Excise Circle Inspector.
And Konni Divisional Forest Officer reported two cages bought to tackle human-wildlife conflict. approach with many angles to boost community safety...
