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Delhi MCD Breakthrough: Daily-Wage Sanitation Workers Finally Regularized

The Delhi MCD has made a landmark decision to regularize daily-wage sanitation workers who were appointed on compassionate grounds. This move affects workers hired between 2010 and 2015, providing them with permanent status and job security. Additionally, the corporation approved four new solid waste processing plants worth Rs 361 crore that will handle 5,100 metric tons daily. These plants are expected to become operational within six months, potentially ending the need for landfill dumping in Delhi.

Key Points: Delhi MCD Regularizes Daily-Wage Sanitation Workers on Compassionate Grounds

  • MCD regularizes sanitation workers appointed on compassionate grounds from 2010-2015
  • Four new waste processing plants approved with 5,100-ton daily capacity
  • AAP councillors accused of disrupting House proceedings during meeting
  • New plants expected to eliminate landfill dumping within six months
  • Rs 361 crore investment in waste management infrastructure approved
  • Meeting paid tribute to victims of Red Fort terrorist attack
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Delhi MCD passes proposal to regularise daily-wage sanitation workers appointed on compassionate Grounds: Mayor

Delhi MCD approves regularization of sanitation workers hired between 2010-2015, plus four new waste plants worth Rs 361 crore to eliminate landfill dumping.

"The Corporation has passed a proposal to regularise all daily-wage sanitation workers - Mayor Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh"

New Delhi, November 13

The Mayor of Delhi, Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh, announced on Thursday that several significant decisions were taken in the general body meeting of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in the interest of the city's residents, according to a release.

In the meeting of MCD, tributes were paid to the citizens who lost their lives in the terrorist attack near the Red Fort in Delhi.

According to the release, the Mayor informed that, as in previous meetings, some councillors from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) tried to disrupt the discussions. He said that AAP councillors do not wish to engage in meaningful debate on public welfare issues and repeatedly create disorder during the proceedings of the House. He said that despite this, the councillors participated in the discussion, and the proceedings of the House continued for about an hour.

Mayor Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh stated that the Corporation has passed a proposal to regularise all daily-wage sanitation workers who were appointed on compassionate grounds between 1 April 2010 and 31 March 2015.

Singh added that the MCD remains committed to safeguarding the interests of its sanitation workers and will continue taking steps to regularise them in the future as well.

The Mayor further announced that the Corporation has approved a proposal to establish four new solid waste processing plants with a total daily capacity of 5,100 metric tons, at an estimated cost of Rs 361.42 crores. He stated that these plants are expected to become operational within approximately six months, after which no new waste will be dumped at landfill sites.

He also informed that the general body meeting included comprehensive discussions on issues related to various wards, including civic amenities, sanitation, health, and infrastructure. The Mayor reaffirmed that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is fully committed to providing better and more accessible basic facilities to the citizens of Delhi.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While I appreciate the regularization decision, I'm concerned about the constant political disruptions. Both AAP and BJP need to focus on governance rather than political theatrics. Delhi deserves better.
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Priya S
The new waste processing plants are much needed! Our landfills are overflowing and causing health hazards. Hope they complete this project on time. Delhi's cleanliness depends on it.
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Aman W
Compassionate appointments are important for families who lost their breadwinners. Good to see MCD taking this humanitarian step. These workers have been waiting for regularization for years.
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Michael C
Rs 361 crores for waste plants seems reasonable if they actually solve the landfill problem. But execution is key - we've seen many such announcements that never materialize. Hope this time it's different.
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Neha E
Why only workers appointed between 2010-2015? What about those who joined before or after? The government should regularize all daily-wage sanitation workers without discrimination.

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