Water resources department has started silt treatment in Vashishti river in Chiplun city and funds of 4 crore 85 lakhs have been received for this purpose. This fund is to be spent only on Poklan Diesel for Sludge Subsidy. Also, the regulations regarding the storage of raised sludge have also been relaxed. Due to this, except the area near the river and drains in the city, anyone will be able to take the raised sludge anywhere. A decision was taken in this regard in a meeting held at the provincial office in the city on Monday in the presence of MLA Shekhar Nikam, the defense committee and the administration. www.konkantoday.com