A sum of Rs. 1.8 crore has been earmarked for implementing solid waste management project in Villupuram district, according to Collector C.T. Manimekalai.
Addressing a seminar on “Solid waste management” held here on Wednesday, she said while the Centre has sanctioned Rs. 1.08 crore, the State contributed Rs. 36 lakh and beneficiary groups, Rs. 36 lakh. Ms. Manimekalai said 60 sites had been identified across the district for project implementation. It would begin with the Collectorate campus, where outgrowth would be cleared and saplings planted.