MCD, PWD and NDMC remove 1,600 tonnes of debris to tackle air pollution

New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Dellhi VK Saxena ordered the Municipal Corporation, Public Works Department (PWD), and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to remove 1,653.73 metric tonnes of silt and debris from the city’s roads in two days. This step was taken to combat the air pollution in the national capital.

As per the report, the officials of MCD and others have taken the matter seriously. The Municipal Corporation cleared 404.65 metric tonnes of silt and debris from all 12 zones and 1,249.08 metric tonnes in two days. Most of the silt was removed from the Shahdara South Zone, which cleared 122.25 metric tonnes.

LG Saxena has urged these agencies to make Delhi dust-free before Navratri by launching a 10-day special drive to clean Delhi ahead of the festival. He went on to say that the officials should be ready to tackle the air pollution before the arrival of winter. Although the Delhi government has already announced the 21-point Winter Action Plan to overcome the challenge of upcoming pollution.

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During a review meeting, LG Saxena emphasized the need to reduce air pollution caused by road dust, which is one of the biggest contributors to pollution in Delhi. After recent rains, silt and debris left on the roads have been causing dust to spread, worsening the pollution problem.

Broken roads, clogged drains, and sewer overflows have led to large amounts of mud and silt gathering on the streets and sidewalks. To address this, the LG has ordered all agencies to clear the dust and properly dispose silt and debris.