In order to ensure reduction and recycling of waste at source, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has inaugurated its unique initiative ‘Nigam Haat’ to reduce the load on landfill sites. To fulfill the concept of the Prime Minister, SDMC’s Central Zone setup it at Lajpat Nagar’s Central Market. Additional Commissioner A A Tazir and local area councilor Seema Malik inaugurated the facility.
On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner of Central Zone Radha Krishan and other senior officials of the SDMC were present. Talking about the SDMC’s unique initiative, Tazir said that the concept is based on principles of 3R under which reduce, reuse and recycle of waste are the components. “The SDMC is determined to improve its ranking in Swachh Survekshan 2022 and is also committed to provide better civic services to citizens. It will also be established in other zones of the SDMC,” he added.
Deputy Commissioner of Central Zone Radha Krishan said that this Haat will be operational from 11 am to 4 pm for citizens to participate in various IEC activities, watch demonstrations of home composting kits and also buy recycled products made out of waste.
Radha Krishan further said that the centres of attraction at ‘Nigam Haat’ are proper use of tyres which were lying unattended, a tree made from waste of dumped vehicles and conversion of an abandoned jeep into a selfie point.