Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal meets Delhi L-G TS Sandhu
New Delhi, June 11
Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, met Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu to discuss issues related to the Capital, an official said on Thursday.
The brief meeting took place at Lok Niwas, said the official.
The Lok Niwas said in a post on X, "Hon'ble @LtGovDelhi, Sardar @SandhuTaranjitS, met with the Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Law & Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri @arjunrammeghwal Ji, at @LokNiwasDelhi today."
Earlier, the L-G interacted with officials of the city's civic agencies and directed them to expedite repairs of piping, gutters and storage tanks in a time-bound manner with special focus on rainwater harvesting structures in government schools and buildings.
In a message on X, Sandhu said, "Reviewed the status of rainwater harvesting preparedness across the capital in a meeting today with senior officials of DDA, MCD, and NDMC."
"Clear directions, along with strict timelines, were issued to expedite structural repairs and ensure that all rainwater harvesting systems are made fully operational well ahead of the monsoon season," he said.
Sandhu said that officials were directed to comprehensively assess the total installed capacity of all rainwater harvesting structures across Delhi, with the objective of establishing a robust baseline for future planning, groundwater recharge, and long-term water conservation efforts.
Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the government has decided to revive and make functional the existing rainwater harvesting systems in 75 CM Shri Schools across the capital.
She said the initiative is expected to create an annual rainwater harvesting capacity of nearly 50 crore litres.
She said that the government will adopt the 'Ehsaas' model for rainwater harvesting in schools. Approved by the Delhi Jal Board in 2021, the model is known for its low cost, minimal space requirement and near-zero maintenance.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see coordination between Centre and Delhi government on water conservation. But let's be honest - Delhi's groundwater level is alarming. We need large-scale solutions, not just school-level projects. Still, every drop counts.
Interesting to see a Law Minister meeting the L-G on water issues. Must be part of broader governance coordination. The 'Ehsaas' model sounds promising - low cost and near-zero maintenance is exactly what India needs for sustainable solutions.
Monsoon is almost here and they're just giving directions? Hope these are not just photo ops. Delhi residents are tired of waterlogging every year. Let's see if the fixing of pipes and gutters actually happens this time.
Arre yaar, 50 crore litres from schools is good but Delhi needs 1000s of crores litres! The ministers should focus on rejuvenating Yamuna and reviving the lakes in Delhi Ridge. Rainwater harvesting is just a small piece of the puzzle.
The 'Ehsaas' model sounds innovative. Low cost and near-zero maintenance - that's what developing countries need. Would love to see more details on how this model works and if it can be replicated in other water-stressed cities.
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