Chandni Chowk part of Delhi’s heritage, CM directs officials to ensure cleanliness

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday conducted a check and reviewed cleanliness at Chandni Chowk while she took part in the Shramdaan under the ongoing “cleanliness is service” campaign.

Gupta, while speaking to reporters on the occasion said that the historic area is part of Delhi’s heritage, and during the festivals, the vibrancy of the religious places located here increases manifold.

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CM issued clear and strict directives to the concerned officials for improvement in the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the area. Gupta noted that cleanliness and better maintenance become even more essential during the festive season, urging locals to take ownership and responsibility for keeping their own homes clean, and to do the same for the markets and streets.

“Let’s make cleanliness a habit and work together to make Delhi clean and beautiful,” CM added.

CM joined the campaign organized by the local MP Praveen Khandelwal, while he also urged her to expand the jurisdiction of Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation, and rename it as ‘Indraprastha Redevelopment Board.’

Gupta also mentioned that Delhi is moving forward, presently drawing inspiration from the sense of service and civic responsibility kindled nationwide through the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Meanwhile, a local body in the area, Chandni Chowk Nagrik Manch, also requested the CM to organize a “Chandni Chowk Festival.”
General Secretary of this residents’ body, who is also the Delhi BJP Media Head, Praveen Shankar Kapoor also accompanied CM during the cleanliness drive and the inspection.

CM instructed PWD and Jal Board officials to immediately clean the roadside drains, repair and repaint the street side curbs, enhance cleanliness and greenery on the central verge, and ensure that all streetlights are repaired and functioning by Dussehra.

Gupta also directed the Deputy Commissioner of MCD and the Additional DCP of Police to reduce encroachments on footpaths and ensure cleanliness is maintained at least three times a day.

Addressing a local grievance, the CM directed PWD officials to immediately resolve the issue related to boom barriers outside Dariba.
Responding to another resident’s complaint, she instructed the MCD’s senior official to ensure proper cleanliness before the Ramlila procession, and take necessary steps to reduce rickshaw congestion.