Delhi PWD's special drive aims to fill 2,000 potholes across city in single day
New Delhi, June 21
PWD Minister Parvesh Verma on Sunday conducted a high-level inspection of the ongoing work at Mathura Road to oversee the progress of the special pothole repair drive in the national capital ahead of the monsoon.
Notably, the Delhi government has launched a special pothole repair drive across the national capital's road network to ensure the safety of commuters amid the rainy season.
According to the PWD Minister, the government has set an ambitious target for this operation, aiming to identify and fill 2,000 potholes across the city within a single 24-hour window.
"The PWD works continuously throughout the year. With the monsoon season approaching, we are conducting a special drive today to ensure there are no potholes left. They have identified 2,000 potholes and aim to fill them all in a single day," he said.
Verma noted that around 12,700 potholes were filled last year, and the new roads being built come with a 5-year warranty. He underlined that the relevant departments have been directed to cover and rectify the waterlogging hotspots identified last year.
"Over the past year, approximately 12,700 potholes have been filled. The new roads we are building today come with a 5-year warranty. We have repeatedly convened meetings with all relevant departments, and the CM and I have issued clear directives to rectify every waterlogging hotspot identified last year. We have installed pumps to prevent waterlogging," he said.
Meanwhile, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to assess preparedness against dengue and malaria ahead of the forthcoming monsoon and post-monsoon season.
The Union Health Minister said that the health ministry has already urged all States/UTs to strengthen surveillance systems for early detection of cases and outbreaks. He underscored the importance of prompt reporting, active monitoring and rapid response mechanisms to contain the spread of infections.
He emphasised that patient care services should remain uninterrupted and healthcare institutions must be equipped to effectively manage any increase in case load.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative, but waterlogging is the bigger issue - even after potholes are filled, bad drainage means roads turn into ponds. Hope they've fixed those hotspots like they claim. Monsoon in Delhi is no joke! 🌧️
As someone who drives on Mathura Road daily, I appreciate the effort. But the 5-year warranty on new roads is interesting - hope they actually honor it. In my experience, our roads don't always last that long!
Potholes AND dengue prevention? At least the government is thinking ahead this time. But I wish they'd coordinate better - filling potholes is great, but if waterlogging remains, mosquitoes will still breed. Need holistic approach.
Impressive target of 12,700 potholes filled last year! But I'm skeptical about the 'single day' claim - quality over speed, yaar. Let's see how many of these repairs survive the monsoon. Usually, it's just a temporary fix.
The 5-year warranty on new roads is a game-changer if implemented properly. But I've seen too many promises break like glass. CM and Minister are saying all the right things - hope the execution matches the vision. Delhi deserves better roads!
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