Department of Biotechnology and DMCs adopting state-of-the-art technologies to clean Drain in Delhi

मुख्य पृष्ठ/ / Department of Biotechnology and DMCs Adopting State-of-the-art Technologies To Clean Drain In Delhi
23-08-2019
  • Department of Biotechnology and DMCs adopting state-of-the-art technologies to clean Drain in Delhi.
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Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Delhi, Sh. Anil Baijal held a meeting with Pr. Scientific Advisor, Govt. of India, Prof. K Vijay Raghavan, Department of Biotechnology, experts from IIT, Delhi, representative of DESMI, Denmark and officers of Municipal Corporation of Delhi to discuss possible solutions for cleaning of drains and remediating legacy waste in Delhi.

It was informed to Hon’ble LG that with the small pilot projects at Barapullah and Babarpur drains, DBT has been able to collect over 500 tonnes of plastic waste in 3 months. These beginnings are very heart warming and open wider opportunity to clear other drains of Delhi to realize dream of clean Yamuna. Replication of these solutions will definitely clear the drains and lead to transformation in community living around these drains.

Hon’ble LG lauded Office of Pr. Scientific Advisor, GoI, IIT, Delhi and Department of Bio-Technology for their sustained efforts and continued innovations to help clean Delhi.

Hon’ble LG also stated that, It is also very encouraging to learn about huge response from global experts for legacy waste remediation at Ghazipur. Concerted efforts from all stakeholders will pave way for cleaner and greener Delhi.

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