Delhi: NDMC V-C dispels ex-MP's doubt on 'Anupam Colony' tag for Jor Bagh
New Delhi, May 16
Former Rajya Sabha MP of Shiv Sena, Priyanka Chaturvedi, on Saturday took to social media to vent anger over what she wrongly presumed as an attempt to "rename" the upscale Jor Bagh Colony in Delhi. Her post evoked a prompt clarification from NDMC V-C Kuljeet Singh Chahal.
Chaturvedi posted on social media an NDMC invite for an event on Sunday for "declaration of Jor Bagh colony as Anupam Colony" and wrote, "From Jor Bagh to Anupam Colony. The flaunting rights just taken away from Delhi's poshest colony."
The former MP's remarks - apparently driven by a wrong presumption about the NDMC initiative - evoked a response from Chahal, who tried to explain that Jor Bagh colony was not being renamed.
Chahal, in his message on X, said, "@priyankac19 You completely misunderstood it. The NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) poster shared is 'not' announcing a renaming of Jor Bagh to 'Anupam Colony'. It's simply declaring Jor Bagh as an official "Anupam Colony", a certification/tag given to colonies that achieve high standards of zero-waste and self-sustainable living.
"The event is scheduled for tomorrow (May 17, 2026) at Jor Bagh itself, where our team will formally declare it, along with a tree-plantation drive (Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam)," said Chahal.
The NDMC Vice-Chairman said NDMC's Anupam Colony initiative is a model project for decentralised waste management. Colonies that get this tag: Achieve 100 per cent waste segregation at source; process wet and horticultural waste on-site (via composting units); use mechanised, dust-free cleaning systems and aim for zero waste sent to landfills (no need to transport household waste outside the colony.
"It's a sustainability certification, not a new name. The colony's official name stays 'Jor Bagh'. Other colonies that have already received this tag include New Moti Bagh, Kaka Nagar, Bapu Dham, Aradhana Cooperative Housing Society," said Chahal.
"I repeat, the name hasn't changed. Anupam is merely a certification tag," wrote Chahal on X.
An NDMC official explained that "Anupam Colony" is a sustainability and cleanliness certification tag awarded by the NDMC to exemplary, zero-waste, and eco-friendly neighbourhoods.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I don't blame her for misunderstanding - the poster could have been clearer. But this Anupam Colony concept is actually impressive! Waste segregation at source and on-site composting? That's exactly what our cities need. Jor Bagh residents should be proud of this certification.
Aaj kal koi bhi bina soch-samajh ke tweet kar deta hai 😂 But seriously, 'Anupam Colony' tag is a wonderful initiative. New Moti Bagh, Kaka Nagar already have it. Hope more colonies follow this model. Renewable energy and waste management need to be our priority in urban India.
Good that NDMC clarified before this became a political issue. The concept of zero-waste colonies is exactly what we need in Indian cities. But I wish they'd communicate better - saying "declaration as Anupam Colony" is ambiguous. Clear branding would prevent future confusion. Still, kudos for the initiative!
Ye kya hai boss? 😂 Lala, Jor Bagh ko rename karna hai kya? Turns out it's a certification. Smart move by NDMC - make posh colonies lead by example. Ab aam aadmi colonies mein bhi aise tags do, fir dekho kitna improve hota hai. Jai Ho for green initiatives!
Zero-waste colony certification is a brilliant concept! But I do wonder - why only posh colonies? Middle-class and lower-income neighborhoods also need such initiatives. Still, progress is progress. Appreciate the
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