AGRA COMMISSIONER TO TAKE MORE INTEREST IN MATHURA

Mathura NOV 22

 

In view of the importance of the Braj area, and the need for deep study of the local problems, divisional commissioner Pradeep Bhatnagar told TOI "there was need to spend more time there and take a close look."

 

Bhatnagar said he had asked the Mathura administration to purchase modern equipments for cleaning up the city. "Rs 5 crores have been sanctioned and I think some machnery has already been procured."

 

Vrindavan and Goverdhan too need attention. The commissioner said safai karamcharis would be deputed and made responsible for specific areas all along the parikrama route in Goverdhan. Lakhs of pilgrims each month perform the 21 km long parikrama of the holy Goverdhan hill which little Krishna lifted on his finger.

 

Bhatnagar said in Vrindavan the problem of land fill site has to be taken up on priority. The waste disposal system had to be streamlined. The support of the gram panchayats had to be enlisted and people made aware of their own role and contribution to keep their areas clean.