Gupta has said that officials concerned have been instructed to visit their areas of responsibility at least once a day to monitor cleanliness on the ground.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said her government is firmly committed to making the national capital clean, well-maintained, and beautiful, and in this direction, the administration is implementing stronger measures.
Gupta has said that officials concerned have been instructed to visit their areas of responsibility at least once a day to monitor cleanliness on the ground.
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Sharing a new development, CM said that modern compactors will soon be installed across various parts of the city for efficient waste disposal, while specialized machines will be deployed to manage green waste.
CM has expressed that her government is highly sensitive towards issues of sanitation and cleanliness, and announced that a special committee comprising officials from relevant departments will be constituted to oversee road construction projects.
Gupta chaired a meeting on Tuesday and reviewed the status of cleanliness and sanitation across the national capital, which was attended by Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma, MCD Commissioner Ashwini Kumar, along with officials from DDA, PWD, DSIIDC and other departments concerned.
Gupta accused the previous government of failing to treat the issue of cleanliness in Delhi with the kind of seriousness which was required.
She asserted that the present government is actively addressing the issue, adding that if the smaller cities can perform well in cleanliness rankings, the national capital must move ahead with greater speed and efficiency.
The CM has emphasized that there is no shortage of funds for this purpose, and urged officials to bring forward any practical and innovative proposals for improving sanitation, assuring that the government would ensure their swift implementation.
She also underlined the importance of proper spaces for waste disposal, adding that it will prevent dumping of garbage indiscriminately.
The CM also directed that dustbins be installed across the city and all the damaged ones be replaced immediately.
During the meeting, minister Sood raised concerns regarding the design and quality of roads, pointing out that repeated road-cutting remains a major issue in Delhi.
He suggested framing a comprehensive policy to address the issue, and recommended involving architects in the planning process so the roads are designed and as per requirement.
In response, the CM directed the CS to constitute a special committee comprising officers from departments associated with road construction.
The committee will decide on aspects such as road design and ducting before construction begins.
According to CM , this integrated approach will minimise the problem, and also ensure durable and high-quality road infrastructure.