CM reviews energy-saving steps in online meeting

In an effort to reduce fuel consumption, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday held meetings with her officials in the virtual mode and held a detailed review meeting. She directed them to implement the measures announced on Thursday effectively.

The important administrative meetings were attended by Divisional Commissioner, all District Magistrates (DMs) and senior officials of various departments.

The Chief Minister asked officials to conduct maximum Government meetings through online platforms so that fuel, time and resources could be saved. She directed all departments to take effective measures to reduce electricity consumption, adopt energy-saving practices in offices and develop a responsible administrative work culture.

Rekha Gupta directed all departments to ensure at least a 20 per cent reduction in fuel expenses on official vehicles. Stressing the need to prioritise the ‘Metro Monday’ initiative, she said officers and employees should use the Metro and public transport at least one day a week so that a positive message reaches the public. Along with this, directions were also issued to effectively implement ‘No Vehicle Day’ once a week.

During the meeting, Rekha Gupta also instructed officials to carry out continuous inspections in their respective areas. The Chief Minister said common citizens should receive the benefits of Government facilities in a timely and organised manner.

Reviewing preparations for the monsoon, the Chief Minister directed officials to identify waterlogging-prone areas and take necessary action in time. She said no drains should remain open in any area and dangerous trees should be removed immediately so that people do not face difficulties during the rainy season. Officials were also instructed to speed up work related to PNG connections in their areas.

The CM said all officials should regularly share information related to works being carried out and corrective measures taken in their respective areas through social media, so that people receive transparent information about Government functioning.