Bhubaneswar BMC to Charge User Fee for Waste Management
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) introduces a user fee for waste generators. Mayor urges cooperation for a cleaner city. Details on payment and segregation guidelines inside.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) introduces a user fee for waste generators. Mayor urges cooperation for a cleaner city. Details on payment and segregation guidelines inside.
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