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Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi Prioritises Sanitation, Warns Strict Action Against Negligence

Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi has prioritised sanitation and warned of strict action against negligence during a meeting with Zonal Deputy Commissioners. He directed that accountability be fixed on private waste management agencies in areas with unsatisfactory cleanliness. The mayor announced rewards for outstanding Safai Karamcharis to boost morale and improve sanitation systems. He also ordered coordination with PWD and Delhi Jal Board for drain cleaning to prevent waterlogging.

Key Points: Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi Prioritises Sanitation, Warns Action

  • Sanitation is top priority with strict action against negligence
  • Accountability fixed on waste management agencies for poor cleanliness
  • Rewards announced for outstanding Safai Karamcharis
  • Coordination with PWD and Delhi Jal Board for drain cleaning
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Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi prioritises sanitation, warns strict action against negligence

Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi chairs meeting on sanitation, warns against negligence, orders accountability for agencies, rewards for workers, and drain cleaning coordination.

"Making Delhi clean and beautiful is our top priority. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, we are working in mission mode. - Mayor Pravesh Wahi"

New Delhi, May 6

Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi on Wednesday chaired a meeting with all Zonal Deputy Commissioners, emphasising sanitation as a top priority and calling for a robust and effective action plan to strengthen cleanliness across the city, according to an official release.

The mayor issued clear directions that all zones must immediately enhance sanitation systems in their respective areas.

According to the release issued by Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Mayor stated that any kind of negligence in sanitation will not be tolerated. He directed that in areas where cleanliness is found to be unsatisfactory, accountability must be fixed on the concerned private waste management agencies. He also specifically directed the identification of all vulnerable points in each zone and directed that regular and special cleanliness drives be conducted in such areas.

He further directed that Sanitary Supervisors (SS) and Assistant Sanitary Inspectors (ASI) must remain actively present in the field to ensure proper monitoring of sanitation work, so that visible improvements are achieved at the ground level.

To boost the morale of sanitation workers, Mayor Wahi announced a significant initiative stating that Safai Karamcharis delivering outstanding performance will be rewarded. He said this will motivate workers and lead to further improvement in sanitation systems. He also directed that all sanitation workers must wear proper uniforms while on duty to ensure discipline and strengthen the positive image of the MCD.

The mayor also directed that street vendors be sensitised and made aware to maintain cleanliness around their stalls and ensure that no garbage is littered in their surroundings.

A detailed review of drain cleaning was also conducted during the meeting. Shri Pravesh Wahi directed that coordination be established with agencies such as PWD and Delhi Jal Board to ensure that desilting and cleaning of drains are completed at the earliest, so that waterlogging issues can be effectively addressed.

Additionally, the Mayor directed strict action against encroachments and emphasised carrying out effective drives with the support of the Delhi Police. He also directed the officials to take strict action against illegal meat shops and unauthorised dairies.

Mayor Shri Pravesh Wahi said that making Delhi clean and beautiful is our top priority. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, we are working in mission mode and making every possible effort in this direction. All officers must work with full accountability, commitment, and dedication to ensure that citizens receive a clean and better environment.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see focus on Safai Karamcharis - they're the backbone of this city. But rewarding them is not enough; we need proper safety equipment and timely payment of salaries. My uncle works as a sweeper in Rohini and he gets paid months late sometimes. Please address that too, Mr Mayor! ????
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James A
As someone who moved from London to Gurgaon for work, the contrast in cleanliness is stark. Drain cleaning and desilting sounds basic but it's crucial - last monsoon I saw kids wading through knee-deep sewage water in Saket. Hope PWD and Jal Board coordination actually works this time. Let's see some tangible progress!
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Naveen S
Strict action against illegal meat shops and dairies? That's a great move. The smell and waste from those in unauthorized colonies make life miserable for everyone around. But also please do something about garbage trucks not showing up for days in our lane near Jamia. We're suffocating here! ????
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Rahul R
All these orders sound good on paper but MCD's track record is pathetic. Last year they announced 'special drives' in Chandni Chowk area and nothing happened. Plus, fixing accountability on private agencies is long overdue - these contractors just dump garbage in Yamuna and call it a day. Wake me up when actual action happens! ????
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Aditi M
Sensitising street vendors is key - they're part of our daily life in Delhi but cleanliness around their stalls is often ignored. My chai wala in Lajpat Nagar keeps his area spotless after we politely asked him to. Simple awareness can work, but MCD jugaad

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