The Hindu 26.09.2009
MCD to clean Delhi thrice daily during Games
Special Correspondent
NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has informed the Delhi Government that it will carry out cleanliness operations thrice a day during the Commonwealth Games in the city next year.
It also stated that day-to-day collection of garbage in two MCD zones had been started and it would be extended to the remaining zones gradually. Besides, garbage would also be taken straight to the dumping sites and there would be no collection of garbage at “dhalaos”.
This information was provided by the MCD during a meeting convened by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for ensuring proper sanitation, street-lighting, landscaping and cleanliness on all roads during the Games.
During the meeting, that was attended by three Delhi Ministers besides the State Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Delhi Mayor, MCD Commissioner and other senior officials of the three local bodies, Ms. Dikshit called upon the MCD, the NDMC and the Delhi Cantonment Board to work in tandem and ensure that their areas look clean and green during the event.
Ms. Dikshit said the civic bodies should re-surface, up-grade and strengthen their roads and ensure that they also have proper street lighting and landscaping. The Chief Secretary would review the preparedness of local bodies on a regular basis, while the Chief Minister would look it up once a month.
The Chief Minister also called for strict implementation of the Defacement of Property Act which is enforceable by the civic bodies.
