Bengaluru South Municipal Commissioner Reviews MATRA App Pilot in Koramangala to Strengthen Waste Collection Monitoring
Bengaluru, June 23: Bengaluru South Municipal Corporation Commissioner K.N. Ramesh visited the Dry Waste Collection Centre (Kasa Rasa Kendra) in Koramangala and reviewed the implementation of the MATRA application, which has been introduced on a pilot basis to monitor the functioning of garbage collection auto drivers.
GPS-Based Monitoring of Garbage Collection Vehicles
During the visit, officials briefed the Commissioner on the features of the MATRA application, which enables real-time monitoring of garbage collection autos. The application provides detailed information regarding whether vehicles are operating on schedule, the routes covered, distance travelled and the total number of working hours completed by drivers.
Officials informed him that the GPS-enabled application has currently been installed on the mobile phones of 25 garbage collection auto drivers.
Pilot Project in Koramangala Ward
The MATRA application has been launched on a trial basis in Koramangala Ward, following repeated complaints from residents regarding the availability and timing of garbage collection vehicles.
Commissioner Ramesh expressed confidence that the initiative would improve operational efficiency, streamline waste collection and disposal processes, and help address long-standing public grievances related to garbage management.
Orders to Clear Garbage Black Spots
During the inspection, the Commissioner directed officials to immediately clean and permanently eliminate two garbage black spots identified in the Siddhartha Colony area.
He also instructed officials to impose penalties on individuals found dumping waste illegally in the locality.
Measures Against Unauthorized Activities
Taking note of reports regarding unauthorized activities within the waste collection centre premises, the Commissioner directed officials to issue identity cards to all staff working at the facility and install CCTV cameras without delay.
He further instructed that any unauthorized persons entering the premises should be reported to the local police immediately and legal action initiated wherever necessary.
Emergency Response Training Centre Reviewed
The Commissioner also inspected the office space earmarked for an Emergency Management Training Centre that will be used for disaster response and flood management training.
Responding to requests from officials, he assured that additional funds required for the establishment and functioning of the centre would be released.
The visit was attended by BSWML AGM Shashikala, MATRA App Chief C.V. Kumar, Solid Waste Management Expert Padmashree Balaram, and other municipal officials.
The inspection focused on improving waste collection efficiency, strengthening monitoring mechanisms and enhancing preparedness for emergency response and disaster management within the city.
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