Delhi: LG approves nomination of Satish Upadhyay as DJB Vice-Chairman, members appointed
New Delhi, June 2
Delhi Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu has approved the nomination of Satish Upadhyay as Vice-Chairman and Manoj Kumar Shokeen, Ajay Kumar Mahawar, MLAs and Rajesh Kumar Goel from Delhi Cantonment Board, as Members of the Delhi Jal Board.
The LG has approved the proposal to this effect submitted by the Urban Development Department, GNCTD, as per Section 3(2)(i), 3(2)(iii) and 3(2)(xiii) of the Delhi Water Board Act, 1998. While Section 3(2)(i) provides for a Vice-Chairman to be nominated by the Speaker from amongst the MLAs, Section 3(2)(iii) provides for the nomination of 02 members of the Legislative Assembly. Section 3(2)(xiii) provides for one representative of DCB to be nominated as a Member of the DJB.
These nominations have been made for a period of 2 years with effect from the date they assume charge of their respective office. The post of Vice-Chairman and Members had been lying vacant after the constitution of the current Delhi Legislative Assembly in February, 2025.
Earlier in the day, in a significant administrative step aimed at strengthening the protection of the Capital's green ecosystem, Lieutenant Governor Sandhu approved the reconstitution and notification of the Delhi Ridge Management Board (DRMB).
As per the release, the decision has been taken in pursuance of the Supreme Court's judgment in the matter of TN Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union of India and under Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The move aims to overhaul ridge governance through a coordinated, multi-agency statutory framework focused on ecological balance, climate resilience, and protection of Delhi's ridge ecosystem.
The Ridge in Delhi is owned by the Delhi Development Authority, while the Environment and Forest Department of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) is responsible for its maintenance. Enforcement responsibilities rest with multiple agencies, including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council, Revenue Department, and Delhi Police.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Glad to see the Ridge Management Board being reconstituted. Delhi's green cover is shrinking day by day. Hope this new framework actually protects the ridge and doesn't just stay on paper.
Another political appointment! We need technocrats who understand water management, not just MLAs. But let's be optimistic - at least the positions were vacant for too long. Better late than never 👍
The Supreme Court intervention on Ridge management is crucial. Delhi's air quality is already terrible - we can't afford to lose trees. Hope this multi-agency coordination actually works, unlike previous efforts.
Bhai, water board mein to pehle bhi bahut log aaye, par paani ka issue waisa ka waisa hai. Jab tak corruption khatam nahi hoga, tab tak kuch nahi hone wala. Fir bhi nayi team ke liye ummed hai 🙏
I'm just hoping the Ridge Board focuses on native species and not just ornamental plants. The ecological balance of Delhi depends on the ridge. Let's see if this 'climate resilience' talk translates into action.
Finally some movement on DJB appointments after months of vacancy! Satish Upadhyaj is a known
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