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New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
3,500 km of roads cleaned in 20-day civic body drive in Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday released the progress report of the 20-day 'Mega Cleanliness Drive' carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) across all 12 zones. The campaign included road cleaning, removing encroachments, clearing drains, and issuing challans. The Chief Minister said the campaign, part of the 'Swachh Delhi' initiative, received strong support from the public. Over 3,500 kilometres of roads were cleaned during the drive. The Rohini Zone recorded the highest cleaning work, followed by Najafgarh, Karol Bagh, and South Zone. She said the goal is to make Delhi's roads clean, safe, and beautiful. Strict action was taken against illegal encroachments and unhygienic conditions. A total of 11,131 challans were issued, with the West Zone recording the highest number—2,994 challans. Alongside, authorities seized 5,932 illegal items and cleared 186.5 kilometers of roads from encroachments. Drain cleaning was also a major part of the campaign to help prevent waterlogging during the monsoon. So far, 19,892.38 metric tons of silt has been removed. The Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department has cleared 13,72,276 metric tons of silt from 27 major drains. The CM said the remaining work must be completed by May 31, 2025, and that silt should be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. This will help restore drainage capacity and reduce flooding during rains. To make Delhi safer, especially for women and the elderly, 4,139 dark spots were identified and corrected. A total of 4,140 streetlights were repaired and 285 new ones installed in areas lacking lighting. The Chief Minister appreciated the support of the public and the efforts of sanitation workers. On average, 33,809 workers and related staff participated daily in the drive. 'This collective effort has been the backbone of the campaign's success,' she said. In addition, 283 Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) joined through interactive meetings to discuss local cleanliness issues and give suggestions. Night-time cleanliness drives were conducted in 418 busy markets to ensure hygiene even after working hours. Authorities also removed 37,628 illegal posters, 8,399 banners, and 3,917 hoardings from public places. To promote awareness, 30 walls were beautified with paintings based on cleanliness, culture, and public messages. The CM said the success of the campaign reflects the shared responsibility and cooperation between the government and citizens in keeping the city clean and safe.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi mega cleanliness drive: Over 3,500 km of MCD roads cleaned, encroachments removed
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Friday released its zone-wise progress report on the 20-day mega cleanliness drive which was launched by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on May 1. All 12 zones of the corporation were covered under the drive that comprised cleaning, encroachment removal, and issuing of challans. As part of the drive, the MCD has cleaned over 3,500 kilometers of roads — the highest amount of cleaning was done in the Rohini Zone, followed by Najafgarh, Karol Bagh, and South Zone, Gupta said in a statement. 'The 'Swachh Delhi' initiative by the Delhi government is receiving tremendous support from the citizens of the capital. The latest figures released by the MCD shows that this comprehensive cleanliness campaign is delivering remarkable results on the ground,' Gupta had said in a statement. A total of 11,131 challans were issued against encroachments, with West Zone recording the highest number of 2,994 challans. Additionally, 5,932 illegal materials were seized, and 186.5 kilometers of roads were cleared of encroachments. Gupta said that to address water-logging issues during monsoon, comprehensive cleaning of the MCD drains was carried out — 19,892.38 metric tonnes of silt has been removed so far. As of May 21, the Irrigation and Flood Control Department removed 13,72,276 metric tonnes of silt from 27 drains in Delhi, with instructions to complete the removal of the remaining silt by May 31. Gupta shared that several stray animals have been transferred to various gaushalas and stray dogs vaccinated against rabies, while unauthorised dairies were sealed in Najafgarh and Keshav Puram. The CM shared that, on an average, 33,809 sanitation workers and other related personnel participated actively in the campaign daily. The government has also identified 4,139 dark spots and rectified them, repaired 4,140 streetlights and installed 285 new lamps to ensure proper lighting. Additionally, 283 Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) were engaged through interactive meetings aimed at empowering citizens' participation in cleanliness. In busy commercial areas, a night-time cleanliness drive was conducted in 418 major markets and removed 37,628 illegal posters, 8,399 banners and 3,917 hoardings from public walls, poles, and hoardings. Besides, 30 walls have been beautified with cleanliness based artwork and cultural themes. Efforts such as grass cutting, removal of unauthorized encroachments, elimination of illegal posters, and repair of damaged roads, management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste were amongst the tasks carried out in a similar cleanliness drive that was carried out in all 14 circles of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rekha reviews corporation's 20-day cleanliness drive in city
New Delhi: Under the direction of chief minister Rekha Gupta, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) released a zone-wise progress report on its 20-day ' cleanliness drive ', conducted across all 12 zones. The initiative, part of the larger Swachh Delhi campaign , focused on cleaning, encroachment removal and issuance of challans, and was met with strong public support. The campaign saw 3,500 kilometres of roads cleaned, with Rohini Zone leading the effort, followed by Najafgarh, Karol Bagh, and south zone. Authorities issued 11,131 challans and seized 5,932 illegal materials, clearing 186.5 km of encroached roads. Nearly 50,000 illegal posters, banners, and hoardings were also removed. To address monsoon-related waterlogging, MCD removed 19,892 metric tons of silt from local drains. Additionally, the Irrigation and Flood Control (IFC) department cleared 1,372,276 metric tons of silt from 27 major drains, with a deadline to complete remaining work by May 31, 2025. CM Gupta emphasised that silt disposal must be done in an environmentally sustainable manner. Safety improvements were also made, including repairs to 4,140 streetlights and the installation of 285 new ones. On average, 33,809 sanitation workers participated in the drive daily. Night-time cleaning was carried out in 418 major markets, and 283 Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) were engaged to promote community participation. Efforts to manage stray animals included relocation to gaushalas, dog vaccinations, and the sealing of unauthorized dairies. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) also ran a parallel campaign in its 14 circles, focusing on construction and demolition (C&D) waste, encroachments, and civic sanitation. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Government directs cooperatives to organise cleanliness drives
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Government has directed all cooperative societies in the city to organise cleanliness drives under the 'Swachh Delhi, Vikshit Delhi' initiative and submit photographic proof of their participation. The order, issued by the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, applies to cooperative housing societies, urban cooperative banks, consumer cooperatives, thrift and credit societies, federations, and multi-state cooperative bodies. Societies must carry out cleanliness campaigns within their premises and surrounding areas, along with awareness programmes. They are required to document these efforts through photographs and share them with the Policy Branch of the Registrar. This move follows the United Nations' declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, under the theme 'Cooperatives Build a Better World.' The announcement was made by the Prime Minister during the ICA General Assembly and Global Conference held in Delhi. The government aims to boost civic participation and sanitation through the active involvement of cooperative bodies.
