Delhi’s Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal on Wednesday reviewed the progress of the restoration and rejuvenation work that is being done on the Yamuna riverfront and advised officials to develop eco-friendly amenities and conveniences in the area, including zero waste toilets, drinking water facilities, sit outs, solar lights and signages.
Baijal was accompanied by the Vice-Chairman of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and other senior officials during the review.
While appreciating the progress of the rejuvenation works undertaken so far, he emphasised that each constituent project be assigned specific timelines that should be strictly adhered to for effective monitoring and timely completion of projects.
“It was advised that provision of eco-friendly amenities and conveniences in the above areas including zero waste toilets, drinking water, sit outs, solar lights and signages be made available so as to encourage increased utilisation of these assets and to foster strong ownership of the community,” the L-G’s office said in a statement.
Baijal also advised the Vice-Chairman of the DDA to take steps for adequate surveillance and security of the area in collaboration with the local police to prevent any encroachment activity and crimes in the area.