CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Delhi: New Delhi: To control rising air pollution in Delhi and improve civic amenities, teams of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Public Works Department (PWD) carried out inspection drives in various areas. At the Wazirpur pollution hotspot, measures to control road dust and local sources of pollution were reviewed. In Andrews Ganj, the civic body school and nearby civic facilities were assessed.
In Wazirpur, a joint inspection was conducted by the nodal officer and principal secretary of PWD, along with the deputy commissioner of MCD’s Central-North Zone and representatives of the departments concerned. Officials identified locations where dust had accumulated and sources causing pollution in the area. They also reviewed road cleaning, dust-control measures and work being carried out through coordination among various agencies. Officials directed the departments concerned to take necessary steps and speed up action.
On the other hand, the deputy commissioner of MCD’s South-East Zone visited ward number 145 in Andrews Ganj along with the area councillor and senior officials. The team reached the civic body school and reviewed the status of cleanliness, maintenance and basic facilities being provided to students. Officials issued directions for better functioning of the school and maintenance of essential facilities.
Municipal officials made it clear that special attention will be paid to facilities and cleanliness in schools to provide children with a better educational environment. If negligence is found, explanations may be sought from the officials responsible.
For pollution control in Delhi during winter, MCD has also directed zonal deputy commissioners to conduct field inspections for at least four hours every day. During these inspections, special monitoring is being carried out on road dust, waste management, polluting industrial activities and hotspots.
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