Lt. Governor, Sh. Anil Baijal chairs meeting convened by EPCA.
Date:
Monday, August 13, 2018
Lt. Governor, Sh. Anil Baijal chairs meeting convened by EPCA.
With focus on reviewing the progress on improvement works related to Anand Vihar ISBT area; Air Pollution status in Jhilmil, Sahibabad and Ghaziabad industrial area and Waste disposal problem of Narela and Bawana industrial area.
DPCC to expedite process of shifting to non-polluting fuel (PNG) in industrial areas by 30thSeptember, 2018 : LG
All agencies to brace up for coming winter season to contain air pollution/smog : LG
Sh. Anil Baijal, Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Delhi chaired a meeting today at Raj Niwas convened by EPCA where he reviewed the progress on improvement works related to Anand Vihar ISBT area; air Pollution status in Jhilmil, Sahibabad and Ghaziabad industrial area and waste disposal problem of Narela and Bawana industrial area.
The meeting was attended by Hon’ble Minister (Environment & Forest), Sh. Imran Hussain; Dr. Bhure Lal, Chairman, EPCA; Additional Chief Secretary (Home), GNCTD; Commissioner (Transport), GNCTD; Commissioner, East MCD; Commissioner, North MCD; Jt. Commissioner (Traffic), Delhi Police; Member Secretary (Environment & Forest), GNCTD; Engineer-in-Chief, PWD; representatives from Indian Railways
The meeting started with a review of the ‘ action taken points’ of the previous meeting held at Raj Niwas on 29thMay, 2018.
Member Secretary (DPCC), GNCTD made a detailed presentation highlighting the issues including traffic congestion, sanitation and hygiene, overcrowding of terminals etc.
At the outset Hon’ble Lt. Governor was informed about the traffic management near Anand Vihar ISBT. Delhi Police informed that Traffic Police has deployed staff at all 5 major choking points on daily basis. Chairman (EPCA) desired that the posted officials to be present throughout the day. He further directed UP Police also to make similar arrangements.
Commissioner, EDMC informed that they have removed all unauthorized encroachments, except some who have obtained restraint orders from Hon’ble High Court. He informed that vacation application will be filed by end of this month. It was further informed that EDMC has constructed toilets/urinals/bathrooms, which are being operated and maintained by Sulabh International.
Chairman, EPCA instructed Northern Railways to finalize their work by constructing second approach road at the earliest. Transport Department was instructed to complete RFID and rotary work at the earliest. He noted that the toilet complex has been completed by Transport Department, Delhi.
Member Secretary (DPCC) informed Hon’ble Lt. Governor that the work of converting industries to PNG as a fuel in all industrial areas is going on including Patparganj, Jhilmil and Friends Colony industrial area. Hon’ble Lt. Governor directed DPCC to speed up the process of conversion of fuels to PNG in industrial areas and complete it by 30thSeptember, 2018.
Member Secretary (DPCC) informed that plantation is in progress by Forest Department and 1000 saplings have already been planted along IF&CD drain in vacant area at Anand Vihar.
Finally, Hon’ble Lt. Governor directed all the agencies to prepare for coming winter season so that air pollution is contained in Delhi. Chairman (EPCA), asked all agencies to expedite the work on ground.
