– Mohammed Atherulla Shariff
Bengaluru, May 20: This year, Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) is set to be celebrated on June 16 or 17. Experts have urged the government to establish temporary slaughterhouses and designate specific sacrifice areas to improve waste management and reduce air and water pollution during the festival.
In a detailed presentation to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), M Inayuthulla, Director of Water Institute at UVCE, highlighted the recurring issue of animal waste generated during Eid al-Adha celebrations ending up in sewers, causing numerous problems.
Stressing the need for water resource management and waste disposal to maintain sanitation and environmental safety, Inayuthulla proposed a series of measures to help address the issue.
“The city produces close to 400 tonnes of waste during Eid al-Adha. Setting up temporary slaughterhouses in every ward and collecting waste from these points will make the process more scientific and reduce the chances of pollution,” he said.
He added that unscientific and unplanned waste disposal could lead to health issues. Inayathulla is sending the proposals to various government departments and plans to hold a brainstorming session with experts to develop solutions that can be implemented during the celebrations.
