Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited his constituency of New Delhi on Saturday and directed the officials of ‘New Delhi Municipal Council’ to immediately address the problems of the residents of the area.
Kejriwal also paid a visit to the NDMC compost plant set up in Sector-4 of the Gol market area where the residents complained of foul smell from the compost plant and that they were disturbed by mosquitoes and flies. The CM gave a deadline of 10 days to the NDMC officials to ensure cleanliness in the area and said that if the problem is not addressed by 20th August, the plant will be shut down.
After visiting his New Delhi assembly constituency, Kejriwal tweeted, "Today visited the Gol market area in New Delhi assembly constituency. Orders officers to take immediate action on the problems of the local residents.''
A year back, the NDMC had set-up a compost plant in the nursery behind Bharti Public School. In this plant, wet garbage is brought and compost manure is made from it, which is later used for plants. Residents from 39 to 69 in Sector-4 in Gol Market are the most affected by the stench.
In another program held in Sector-4 of Gol Market, Kejriwal planted a medicinal sapling in a park and heard the problems of all RWAs members in the area. RWAs brought up a problem of scarcity of drinking water, power cuts, and no pruning of trees. The Chief Minister directed the concerned authorities to expedite work on resolving all the issues of the residents.
Speaking to media, Kejriwal said, "NDMC officials have sought 10 days (till 20th August). It would be okay if the steps taken by the officials solve the issue of the foul smell, otherwise, the plant will be shut down. I am inspecting the area with residents."