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MCC extends warm welcome to Mayor of Delta, Louis E. Jackson

MCC extends warm welcome to Mayor of Delta, Louis E. Jackson


Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Oct 12: Louis E. Jackson, the mayor of Delta, a province of British Columbia, visited Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) today to strengthen the newly established relationship between Mangalore and Delta. Accordingly, a memorandum was signed between the two to facilitate economic, social, and cultural collaboration and exchange. The team from Delta comprised Mayor Louis E. Jackson and two delegates from the Delta Corporation George V. Harvey and Manjith Kaila, who is also a British Columbia official, to finalize the MoU.


MCC Sighns MOU with Canada

 

MCC Sighns MOU with Canada

 

MCC Sighns MOU with Canada

 

MCC Sighns MOU with Canada

 

MCC Sighns MOU with Canada

 

MCC Sighns MOU with Canada

 

MCC Sighns MOU with Canada

 

MCC Sighns MOU with Canada

 

The Canadian delegation was welcomed in a traditional manner; and the MCC also presented an 8-page brochure on the heritage and development of Mangalore to the team. The delegates were then felicitated with a shawl, a peta, a memento, and fruits. The Mayor of Delta also presented a memento to Mayor Rajani Dugganna.

Speaking about the cultural heritage, traditions, and development in the city, the Commissioner of MCC Dr. K. N. Vijaya Prakash said that Mangalore is the 8th cleanest city in the world and is currently involved with a number of development projects such as Ropeway Bridge, Mangala Cornish, and others. Mayor Rajani Dugganna presided over the programme.

The team from Delta then interacted with the members of the MCC. Mayor of Delta Louis E. Jackson said that she personally listens to the problems of the citizens of Delta, who communicate with her via text messages and emails.

Regarding malaria control, she said that there are only a few cases of virus attack in Delta and only around 1000 homeless people, adding that the homeless are provided shelter via social networking.

Revealing details about building laws and parking policies in Delta, she said that all commercial buildings are required to provide parking facilities. The traffic in Delta is managed by the police department and the corporation’s engineer department, she added.

She also revealed that Delta elects its mayor directly and that she has been elected for the first time.

Regarding disaster management, she said that the corporation has an emergency plan, which is discussed at monthly meetings and changed if required. Stating that Delta’s waste management system was effective, she said that there are two types of garbage bins—one for newspapers and the other for leftovers. A truck carries the waste to recycling centres weekly and the waste is converted into steam or electricity without any smoke, she explained. She also said that water dues are collected from the people as per water used.

Regarding the selection of Mangalore, she said that various aspects were taken into consideration before the selection was made with the purpose of collaborating for development.

Manohar Prasad, the chief bureau of Udayavani, compered the programme; and Shanta R., the chairperson of the standing committee, proposed the vote of thanks. Later, the mayor and other members of the Canadian team addressed reporters at a press conference held in the mayor’s chamber. Commissioner of MCC Dr. K. N. Vijayaprakash, Deputy Mayor Rajendra Kumar, and former mayor Shankar Bhat were present during the press conference.


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