Delhi L-G chairs high-level MCD meet, discusses structural safety, monsoon prep
New Delhi, June 3
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu chaired a review meeting with officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to discuss urban governance, improvements to civic infrastructure, and enhanced structural safety throughout the city.
The meeting addressed several key issues, including the desilting of stormwater drains in preparation for the monsoon season, road and pavement repairs to control dust, intensified sanitation efforts, and the acceleration of the Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY) for unauthorised colonies. Additionally, the meeting explored corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives for rejuvenating parks.
Following the meeting, the L-G took to X and said, "Took a high-level review meeting of MCD to drive a comprehensive action plan for stronger urban governance, improved civic infrastructure, and enhanced structural safety across the capital."
"Emphasised strict enforcement of building bylaws to curb illegal structural expansions and directed the MCD to implement a time-bound strategy to tackle unauthorised constructions decisively," he said.
This also comes against the backdrop of the two building collapses in Delhi, which claimed several lives and left dozens injured.
With the monsoon approaching in North India, particular emphasis was placed on desilting water drains to prevent waterlogging, a recurring problem that has caused distress for commuters and residents alike.
"Also reviewed key civic priorities, including desilting of stormwater drains ahead of the monsoon, road and pavement repairs for dust mitigation, and intensified garbage clearance to strengthen sanitation standards," L-G Sandhu said.
The Lieutenant Governor also highlighted the importance of public welfare initiatives, urging officials to expedite the PM-UDAY scheme for residents of unauthorised colonies and to finalise a participatory CSR framework for the revitalisation of public parks.
"Guided by Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji's vision of inclusive development, our commitment remains to provide every Delhi resident with a safe, planned, clean, and dignified living environment," he added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Desilting drains and garbage clearance - yeh toh har saal ka drama hai. Monsoon aane se pehle sab ko yaad aata hai. But this time seems more serious with L-G personally reviewing. Let's see agar hamesha ki tarah sirf paper mein reh jayega toh nahi 😅
Good initiative to expedite PM-UDAY for unauthorised colonies. So many families have been living in uncertainty for years. If this scheme is implemented properly, it could bring real change for millions of Delhiites living in such areas.
CSR for park rejuvenation sounds nice but picture abhi baki hai. Delhi ke parks kya haalat mein hain, sab pata hai. Cleaning and maintenance toh pehle karo, phir CSR ka socho. First fix the basics sir!
The L-G's vision of inclusive development is commendable. As a resident of Delhi for 30 years, I've seen how waterlogging during monsoons paralyses the city. Strict enforcement of building bylaws is critical - many buildings in unauthorised colonies are dangerously constructed. Let's hope this isn't just another meeting with no follow-up.
Everyone talks about desilting but nobody talks about why drains get silted in first place - because we dump garbage everywhere. Need to work on public behaviour too. But yes, L-G sahab ka effort dikh raha hai. 👏
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