: Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal on Saturday inspected the Bhalswa landfill site, where he emphasised the need for modern technologies to manage solid waste.
“The L-G directed the Municipal Corporation to use modern technologies to resolve the problems at the earliest,” a statement issued by the Raj Niwas read.
Close coordination
Mr. Baijal also directed the agencies concerned to work in coordination with Delhi Pollution Control Committee to tackle waste at the site.
Located in north-west Delhi, the 40-acre site is overflowing with waste. About 2,700 tonnes of garbage collected from four zones — City, Sadar Paharganj, Narela and Karol Bagh — is dumped there every day.
Fires fed by waste are also commonplace at the site.
Ward councillor Ajeet Singh Yadav said residents around the site had been suffering from breathing problems for years, with complaints to the Prime Minister, municipal officials and the agencies concerned not leading to any change.
Hoping for the best
“People suffer due to the toxic smell of garbage and the constant burning of waste. The Lieutenant-Governor saw the gravity of the situation, and we are hopeful that there will be a solution soon,” said Mr. Yadav.
Officials said Mr. Baijal would preside over a meeting early next week regarding measures to be taken for proper solid waste management in the city. The issue of the Bhalswa landfill site is likely to discussed then.
Besides Mr. Baijal, the three Commissioners of the Municipal Corporations, Secretary (Power), Secretary to the Lieutenant-Governor, officers of the L-G’s Secretariat and the agencies concerned visited the site.
Later, the L-G reviewed the progress of the Signature Bridge Project in Wazirabad. He also directed officials to compile monthly reports to ensure the timely completion of the bridge.
On Friday, the L-G had visited the Delhi Police Headquarters, and emphasised the need to connect with the youth for effective policing and to ensure the safety of women and children.
Recently, he visited the DDA Headquarters, where he directed officials to go for online services.
