Delhi Jal Board on Sunday shared some facts related to Yamuna, stating that the untreated sewage going into the river through drains is one of the biggest contributors to the pollution.
He said it was possible with proper coordination and also because Delhi now has a triple-engine government with constant support from the Centre.
The tragic death of a biker in the national capital due to an "open pit" has caught the attention of the Congress party, and its Delhi unit has demanded "impartial investigation."
The Delhi Jal Board issued a statement and denied any negligence on its part, claiming the area where work was underway had been barricaded and covered with green mesh. The family of the deceased has, meanwhile, alleged that Kamal Dhyani may not have died in the accident but may have been killed.
Addressing the media, Verma thanked Delhi residents for responding positively to the scheme and said it showed that people want to clear their dues when given a fair opportunity.
The NDMC has also appealed to the people, asking them to save water and use the precious natural resource judiciously.
The minister’s direction came during a meeting with officers of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), BSES, and Delhi Jal Board in view of preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramzan.
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva called it the result of the party’s allegations that chief minister had to clarify for the first time on the scam and corruption of the Delhi Jal Board.
Under the campaign, members of women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs) associated with partner NGOs of Delhi Jal Board visited four water treatment plants (WTPs) of the DJB.
The leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly said the chief minister has promised hundreds of times to provide free 24-hour clean water to the people of Delhi.
