Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi issued directions to all Zonal Deputy Commissioners to immediately enhance sanitation systems in their respective areas.
In a meeting he held with the Zonal Deputy Commissioners on Wednesday, emphasising top priority to sanitation, Pravesh Wahi called for a robust and effective action plan to strengthen sanitation across the city.
Warning that any negligence in sanitation will not be tolerated, he told the deputy commissioners that if cleanliness is found to be unsatisfactory in an area, accountability should be fixed on the concerned private waste management agencies.
He called for the identification of all vulnerable points in each zone for regular and special cleanliness drives to be conducted in such areas.
Wahi further said that Sanitary Supervisors (SS) and Assistant Sanitary Inspectors (ASI) should remain actively present in the field to ensure proper monitoring of sanitation work so that visible improvements are achieved at the ground level.
To boost the morale of sanitation workers, Mayor Pravesh Wahi announced an initiative to reward the Safai Karamcharis for their outstanding performance. This, he said, will motivate workers and lead to further improvement in sanitation systems.
He said all sanitation workers must wear proper uniforms while on duty to ensure discipline and strengthen the positive image of the MCD.
The Delhi Mayor also directed that street vendors be sensitized and made aware of cleanliness around their stalls and ensure that no garbage is littered in their surroundings.
A detailed review of drain cleaning was also conducted during the meeting.
Wahi directed that coordination be established with agencies such as PWD and Delhi Jal Board to ensure that desilting and cleaning of drains are completed at the earliest, so that waterlogging issues can be effectively addressed.
Additionally, the Delhi Mayor directed strict action against encroachments and emphasised carrying out effective drives with the support of Delhi Police. He also directed the officials to take strict action against illegal meat shops and unauthorized dairies.
Wahi said, “Making Delhi clean and beautiful is our top priority. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, we are working in mission mode and making every possible effort in this direction. All officers must work with full accountability, commitment, and dedication to ensure that citizens receive a clean and better environment.”