Delhi Government will take action against people for littering the city and also impound vehicles which are found to be parked illegally as part of its Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, which will kickstart from October 2. “Strict action will be taken against the people littering the area by the Municipal Magistrate. Also vehicles which will be found parked illegally on roadsides and footpath will be impounded,” said a Delhi Government official.
Also, a cleanliness awareness campaign will also be initiated by the Government as a part of the cleanliness drive, which will continue till October 23. “The cleanliness drive should inspire all agencies to keep the city clean round the year, it is our duty to our fellow citizens,” said Delhi lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung who held a stock taking meeting on Monday to discuss the arrangements for the same. later, Chief Secretary
DM Spolia also held a meeting with HoDs and discussed the preparedness of each department in the cleanliness drive. The idea is also to involve the citizens, including RWAs, traders associations, market and industrial bodies, youth, school children etc in the drive. “Citizens should come forward and participate wholeheartedly in helping us keep the city clean,” Jung said.
Commissioners of the corporations briefed Jung about the steps being taken as part of the sanitation drive. The drive will also cover industrial areas and it is estimated that more than 600 trucks of malba and garbage lying there will be removed during this period. Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has been asked to make special efforts to clear garbage and malba from its vacant plots, which are more than 1,000 in number. It was also asked to pay particular attention to biodiversity and other parks maintained by it.
There will be special emphasis on repair and renovation of toilets, providing sewer and water connection and construction of new toilets, especially for women, informed the official. Three municipal corporations have been directed to identify open garbage dumping sites for special cleanup schedule and also augment their manpower, vehicles and other resources for this drive. Shram Daan will also be taken up during this period by Government staff and police personnel.
The Heads of Department and the 11 District Magistrates has been asked to be in their field for continuous inspection of the city and supervise the drive and initiate strict action against defacement of property by unauthorised hoardings, banners and posters. Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has constituted a special team to prevent water leakage and sewer overflow for which more than 100 sewage cleaning machines will also be deployed.
Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has been instructed to ensure that night shelters in the city are kept clean and awareness is created among the homeless to keep them clean. This apart, Jung stressed on sanitation measures in JJ clusters, removal of garbage, special cleaning of toilet complexes and spreading awareness amongst slum residents about hygiene with the help of NGOs.
Commissioner, Transport was advised to take all necessary steps to keep the ISBTs and bus depots clean. Besides, the Education Department has been asked to focus on sanitation of school toilets, especially those meant for girls. It was asked to actively involve the local community and the school management committees.
In addition, the Health department will coordinate with hospitals and ensure cleanliness of their premises. Tourism Department was advised to ensure cleanliness of tourist spots, Dilli Haats and its other properties in the city. Jung asked all departments concerned to submit an action taken report (ATR) to the Chief Secretary, who, in turn, shall monitor their compliance and oversee the drive.