Commissioner Ashwani Kumar tabled the proposals before the Standing Committee, outlining strengthened revenue mechanisms and major administrative reforms.
The Centre allocated Rs. 33.74 crore to MCD under NCAP, which has been fully received and is being deployed for various initiatives, he said.
“The major source of Delhi’s pollution right now is PM10, which comes from construction sites, dust on roads, and several other factors,” the official said.
Gupta has said that officials concerned have been instructed to visit their areas of responsibility at least once a day to monitor cleanliness on the ground.
The disciplinary action follows the discovery of a large heap of garbage near the Mother Dairy booth on Khichripur Road, despite repeated instructions to ensure cleanliness across all wards.
The high recurring cost of sanitary napkins has also been a barrier to menstrual health, especially for economically disadvantaged women. In addition, women bear the primary responsibility for ensuring access to safe water and sanitation at the household level.
Special Executive Officer for Kumbh Mela, Akanksha Rana, confirmed here on Thursday that the entire sanitation infrastructure, including jet spray cleaning systems and a comprehensive cesspool operation plan, will be ready by December 15.
The Mayor ordered an immediate cleanup of all vulnerable points in the city.
India has made remarkable strides in reducing poverty, expanding electrification, and improving access to clean water and sanitation, said Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in an exclusive interview with ANI during her three-day visit to India.
Oberoi emphasized the urgency of improving sanitation, particularly in the Central Zone, Civil Lines, West Zone, Shahdara North, and Shahdara South Zones.
