The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) organised a sensitisation-cum-training workshop on the subject of “mechanised sewage disposal, regulated septage management and rainwater harvesting” on Thursday.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DJB, Anil Kumar Singh addressed the District Magistrates, Additional District Magistrates and Sub Divisional Magistrates on various initiatives of the board.
Singh also emphasised on the effective implementation of rainwater harvesting in Delhi as per the National Green Tribunal (NGT)’ s directions. Further, he assured a financial grant of Rs four lakh to all District Magistrates for effective enforcement of ‘Septage Regulation 2018’.
The experts highlighted the importance of effective implementation of rain water harvesting structures and Septage Management Regulation Act 2018 for public welfare.
RS Tyagi, one of the eminent speakers and an expert on sewage management spoke about mechanized sewage disposal and exhibited the mandatory safety procedure to the delegates of the district administration.
DJB has also started process to register vendors for availing valid licenses for collection, transportation and disposal of septic tank waste at notified locations.
A senior DJB official said that the board appeals more and more vendors to come forward and avail the valid license for the aforesaid purpose. The disposal has to be done at the notified sites and it shall be the duty of each owner/occupier of the building to engage the services of only those vendors who have been issued licenses by DJB for collection, transportation and disposal of septic waste to notified locations, he said.
Those who fail to register their vehicles and continue their operations will face stern action and the vehicles will be seized, the official said. The official further said that the idea behind the whole practice is to make the national capital a healthier and a hygienic place for the citizens.