Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14: A 'Clean Kerala’ mission would soon be implemented in the state to promote tourism and improve the health of the people, Chief Minister A K Antony said today.
Taking serious note of the grave situation emerging in the state due to the piling up of garbage in many parts, Antony, talking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, said government would implement the mission on a war-footing.
It has been decided to sanction Rs. one crore immediately for the project, he said.
Antony said unhygienic conditions prevailing in many parts had become a major stumbling block for the development of the state particularly the tourism sector. It had also started affecting the health of the people with appearance of new diseases, he said.
Bureau Report
