NGT angry over delay in cleaning of drains, summoned Delhi Chief Secretary and MCD Commissioner

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) expressed serious displeasure over the delay and irregularities in the desilting work of drains in Delhi and ordered the Chief Secretary of Delhi and the Municipal Corporation Commissioner to appear in person. The NGT took this tough step keeping in mind the risk of not being able to complete the cleaning of drains before the monsoon and the incidents of waterlogging that happened last year. The NGT said that th…

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Assures Drain Cleanup Before Monsoon, Blames Previous Govt for Neglect - The News21

New Delhi: Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Friday visited Sri Niwaspuri to take stock of the city’s monsoon preparedness and addressed the ongoing issue of waterlogging in the area. He emphasized the government’s commitment to cleaning and desilting all drains before the onset of the rainy season. Speaking to the media during his inspection, Verma […]