Bonus announced for sanitation workers
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Following the collection of nearly 89,000 tonnes of animal waste across Lahore division on the Eid days, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a Rs10,000 bonus for each sanitation worker involved.
"This year's Eid operation set new standards. Despite the intense summer heat, workers across cities and villages maintained exemplary cleanliness. I deeply appreciate their dedication and service," the chief minister stated.
Lahore Division Commissioner Zaid bin Maqsood reported that the employees in the city had removed 54,888 tonnes of sacrificial waste. The division-wide total reached 88,927 tonnes.
The commissioner conducted inspections at key locations, including Harbanspura, Canal Road, Shad Bagh, Amir Road, China Scheme and Lakhodair. He reviewed the road cleaning, visited central and temporary dumping sites and monitored field activities. He said no district in the division had witnessed operational lapses.
According to the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC), the 72-hour sanitation campaign was the largest in the province's history, with operations extending to Kasur, Sheikhupura and Nankana Sahib. The waste removal included 15,543 tonnes from Sheikhupura, 12,066 tonnes from Kasur and 6,430 tonnes from Nankana Sahib.
The LWMC stated that more than 24,000 sanitation workers, operating in three shifts with over 5,000 units of machinery, ensured the execution of the plan. The infrastructure for the operation included 651 service delivery camps, 254 temporary collection points and 34 dumping sites.
Approximately 2.4 million biodegradable bags were distributed to promote environment-friendly disposal.
The company also reported receiving and resolving 20,268 public complaints on the Eid, with the majorityover 16,000coming from Lahore. Citizens utilised a helpline, app and social media to report issues.
Real-time surveillance via Safe City Authority and drone cameras helped prevent illegal dumping in streams, drains and canals.
The authorities registered 20 FIRs, seized three vehicles and imposed fines exceeding Rs300,000 for violations.