Ludhiana, March 14 -- The Rs.1,244-crore integrated solid waste management project of the municipal corporation has run into further uncertainty as no bidder came forward even after the tender deadline was extended by 14 days. Following the poor response, the civic body on March 10 extended the deadline by another 14 days in the hope of attracting companies.

The project, which involves door-to-door collection, transportation and processing of municipal solid waste, is considered one of the biggest civic initiatives aimed at improving the city's sanitation system. However, the continued lack of interest from private firms has raised serious questions about the viability and terms of the tender.

According to sources, despite the extension...