It is said that Citizens’ complaints have also come forward stating that even when Metro work is completed, roads, footpaths and other infrastructure have not been repaired, resulting in pollution and causing traffic obstructions.
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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to effectively implement dust mitigation measures across all their construction sites, as a mandatory step, with strict instructions that under no circumstances should construction activities lead to pollution.
CM, during a meeting held on Friday with the top officials of the government and the DMRC, expressed displeasure over continuous complaints that heavy dust is rising from most Metro construction sites and that adequate dust-mitigation measures have not been implemented.
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It is said that Citizens’ complaints have also come forward stating that even when Metro work is completed, roads, footpaths and other infrastructure have not been repaired, resulting in pollution and causing traffic obstructions.
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The CM said she herself observed heaps of garbage under the Metro’s elevated routes, indicating negligence in maintaining cleanliness.
CM has ordered that the corporation must ensure cleanliness under the all its elevated corridors across the city, and added that lifting of garbage must be regularly done underneath all the elevated routes of the DMRC.
She stated clearly that the government and its departments are working on a war footing against pollution, and any negligence by any department contributing to pollution will not be tolerated at all.
CM said she would soon visit the ongoing Metro construction sites, and if any negligence is found, stringent action will be taken.
Gupta held a high-level review meeting on Friday with senior officials of the DMRC, while Transport Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma, and senior officials from various departments of the Delhi government were also present.
She further remarked that it appears the Metro uses its elevated structures primarily for advertising, while cleanliness is being ignored.
Gupta cited specific examples of such elevated routes and said that such negligence would not be tolerated.
She emphasized that construction materials should be covered, regular water sprinkling must be ensured, and soil or debris must not spill onto the roads.
She said that an institution as reputed as the Metro is expected to become a model for environmental protection, not appearing to be part of the problem.
She also stated clearly that she will conduct surprise inspections of construction sites, and any negligence will lead to direct action.
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