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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi CM pitches for mini secretariats in all districts
Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday pitched for a 'mini secretariat' in every district of Delhi, saying it would spare residents the hassle of shuttling between scattered government offices. At a meeting with the Capital's 11 district magistrates, she also reemphasised her plan for a gaushala in each district, both proposals first announced in her budget speech in March. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and minister Ashish Sood take part in the 'Tricolour Cyclathon' on Tuesday. (X-Rekha Gupta) 'Resolving the problems of Delhi's people is a priority,' Gupta said, adding that the mini secretariats would make public services accessible under one roof. Earlier in the day, she directed officials to ensure smooth distribution of Tricolours for the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign ahead of Independence Day, and to avoid 'any negligence in public work.' The meeting reviewed the single-window complaint system, weekly public hearings, and the Chief Minister's complaint box. Gupta said these must improve continuously so that 'the general public feels assured that the Delhi government is sincerely and effectively resolving their issues.' Officials said she lauded the DMs' role during the Kanwar Yatra and instructed them to clear pending payments to Kanwar committees within three months. Some DMs flagged staff shortages and other bottlenecks, to which she assured swift redress. She also said Delhi Development Authority and Jal Board officials would now join public hearing meetings. Gupta also told DMs to identify land for gaushalas and to conduct regular field visits with subordinates -- not only to grasp ground realities, she said, but also to strengthen public trust in the administration. Earlier in the day, the CM led a flurry of patriotic events. She flagged off a 'Tiranga Cyclothon for Girls' from the Delhi Legislative Assembly, telling participants, 'When our daughters are given the wings to realise their dreams, the Tricolour will soar even higher.' Undeterred by light rain, the girls completed the ride to Rajghat. The second Tiranga Yatra, organised by the NDMC in Connaught Place, saw Gupta call for both patriotism and cleanliness, urging citizens to keep the city worthy of the flag they fly.
India Today
7 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Top court halts Rs 50 crore penalty on Jal Board, civic body over Yamuna pollution
Top court halts Rs 50 crore penalty on Jal Board, civic body over Yamuna pollutionThis is a developing story. It will be updated.- Ends
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
DDA plans to irrigate parks across Delhi with treated wastewater
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) plans to develop a citywide network for supplying treated water to parks and green belts in a bid to adopt sustainable practices by increasing water utilisation , officials aware of the matter said. The authority is inviting proposals from consultants to design the network that uses treated wastewater instead of groundwater to irrigate nearly 750 parks under its jurisdiction. DDA owns and maintains most of the parks, green belts and Yamuna floodplains across the city. The plan seeks ideas and expertise for a 'comprehensive management strategy and technical blueprint' to deliver recycled water to parks across the National Capital Territory (NCT)'. 'DDA wants applicants to submit innovative, environmentally sustainable and cost-effective ideas. The scope includes mapping water demand in different regions, identifying nearby sources of treated wastewater — such as sewage treatment plants (STPs) — and evaluating the potential of tapping raw sewage where needed to build new treatment capacity,' said an official. The project will eventually be implemented across the 10 horticulture divisions of DDA. Each zone has been tasked with rethinking how parks can become self-sufficient in terms of water use, officials said. A senior DDA official familiar with the plan said the goal is to stop overreliance on groundwater, and water supplied through Jal Board and water tankers, which currently serve as the lifeline for many parks. 'This approach is neither sustainable nor efficient. We have a massive sewage load in Delhi. If we can treat and reuse that water for irrigation, it's a win-win for the environment and for the budget,' the official said. Currently, irrigation in many parks is done manually. Groundsmen operate hose pipes connected to borewells or wait for tankers to arrive — an expensive and unreliable system that doesn't evenly serve all green spaces, the official added. Officials say the problem worsens during the summer months, when both groundwater levels and tanker availability come under pressure. The last date for submitting concept notes and proposals is May 28, with a pre-application meeting scheduled for May 21. Officials say that once the consultant is selected, the actual design and planning work should wrap up within four months. The winning consultant, to be selected through a competitive process, will be awarded a prize of ₹1 lakh and the responsibility of preparing a detailed project report (DPR) along with the final tender documents. DDA has 16,000 acres of green area under its jurisdiction. This includes 10,400 acres of 729 public parks, 21,000 acres of biodiversity parks and 3,500 acres of Yamuna floodplains that are at various stages of restoration.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Draft Dengue Action Plan proposes higher penalties, appointing nodal officers
New Delhi, From proposing increased penalties under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 to directing the Jal Board to fix leakages and appointing nodal officers in every private and government office, the draft Dengue Action Plan 2025 outlines these as some of the key measures to deal with mosquito menace. Draft Dengue Action Plan proposes higher penalties, appointing nodal officers According to the draft accessed by PTI, a broader Dengue Action Plan 2025 plan is in the works. It aims to tackle mosquito-borne diseases through stricter legal enforcement, intensive surveillance and improved inter-departmental coordination. The plan proposes an increase in penalties under the amended Section 428 of the DMC Act for premises found breeding mosquitoes. However, the draft does not mention the proposed fine amount or how much it may be increased. As part of the plan, the Education Department will be asked to ensure awareness among schoolchildren through morning assemblies and to develop age-wise curriculum content to be incorporated in textbooks, focusing on the prevention of mosquito-borne diseases. The Public Health Department will be tasked with regular surveillance for mosquito breeding, issuing challans and legal notices, and coordinating with other departments. The engineering departments and civic agencies have been directed to design water-tight structures and ensure land levelling to prevent water accumulation. The Delhi Jal Board has been instructed to supply adequate potable water through pipelines across all colonies to discourage unsafe storage practices. It must also prevent leakages and water stagnation at valve chambers and booster stations, while ensuring construction sites remain free of stagnant water, according to the draft. All government and private offices, including hospitals, will be required to appoint a nodal officer to ensure premises remain breeding-free. "Like every year, we are preparing this plan to ensure prevention. Awareness is the most important component. "With basic hygiene and maintenance, we can avoid these diseases — but unfortunately, people often neglect that," a senior Health Department official said. He said the Action Plan 2025 is ready and will be released soon. "To prevent vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue and chikungunya in Delhi, all concerned agencies are required to take preventive measures to eliminate mosquito breeding sources in and around their offices, institutional premises and areas under their jurisdiction. The civic body, with the help of multiple agencies including the Public Works Department , Delhi Police, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, DJB and the Archaeological Survey of India has intensified efforts to prevent and control the spread of vector-borne diseases ahead of the approaching monsoon season. According to official data, Delhi reported 11 dengue-related deaths in 2024. In comparison, 19 deaths were recorded in 2023, nine in 2022, 23 in 2021, and one in 2020. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Tripura CM Saha emphasises upgrading Primary Health Centres for better rural healthcare
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that along with major hospitals, the State Government is equally focusing on Primary Health Centres (PHCs) to make healthcare accessible in rural areas through improved services and infrastructure. CM Saha said this after visiting Gandhigram PHC and inspecting its management. "In Gandhigram Primary Health Centre, I have visited and I have instructed the Health Secretary over the phone to look into the gaps and fulfil them. There are many staff who are working in the field and inside the hospital. There is also a thought that when someone visits a government hospital, there will be a bad smell. I have instructed to maintain cleanliness," said CM Saha. CM Saha, who is also the state Health Minister, said that he inquired about the staff pattern and duty roster and spoke to the patients. "There are pros and cons. I have already spoken to the Secretary of the Health Department and other senior officials about these issues. I had a meeting on this yesterday as well. Special importance has also been given to infrastructure development," he said. CM Saha later visited the offices of TUDA, the Jal Board, and Agartala Smart City Project Limited. "I am aware of the Smart City Project, although I have not been to this office before. So today, I came to the Smart City office. I also went to the Jal Board office. I have taken information about the work being done. I have got a general idea. In addition, I have talked to the officials about where different projects need to be implemented. All the issues will be discussed in detail. And in today's visit, I was able to get information about various issues," he added. In a proactive initiative aimed at strengthening public healthcare and urban infrastructure, CM Saha conducted an unannounced inspection of the Gandhigram Primary Health Centre on Thursday, accompanied by a senior government official, according to an official statement.
