Advanced Locality Management (ALM) groups are made of individuals who try to protect the environment in their areas.
For many years, groups of people have been coming together to contribute and make a difference to society. Advanced Locality Management (ALM) groups are made of individuals who try to protect the environment in their areas. At present, there are over 650 ALMs in the 24 wards in the city.
The work done by ALMs in the field of environment protection, garbage segregation and vermicomposting has been commendable, but ALM experts themselves believe that the coming year needs to see many more citizen initiatives.
The Pestom Sagar Citizens Forum ALM has undertaken many projects, like the conversion of solid waste into manure, construction of artificial wells for Ganpati immersions and the cultivation of Gappi fish to reduce mosquito breeding.
“The landmark of last year has been eco-friendly Ganpati immersions. Even the Plaster of Paris Ganpati remains are now being converted into bricks. Gappi fish cultivation was also started last year,” says Dr Vijay Sangole, joint secretary.
Many ALMs are also taking up water-harvesting, clean-up drives and security arrangements for their area. Vikram Patel, founder member, The Hindu Friends Co-op ALM, says, “We have water-harvesting in our area this year. We plan to implement it in all the buildings soon.”
Ashok Datar, founder member, Mahim Makarand CHS ALM, says they are trying to develop a biogas unit. “You retain all the manure and can extract cooking gas,” he says, adding that it is the need of the hour to reduce auto-fuel consumption. Most ALM experts hope that 2009 will see garbage segregation at a household level, more
government initiatives and also more people involvement.
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