THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, DELHI

Lt. Governor, Delhi Sh. Anil Baijal chairs meetings with twin focus on green and solar powered Delhi.
MCDs to build vertical gardens at flyovers, to be watered with non-potable water only; DDA to also take up a massive plantation exercise: LG
Vacant lands to be developed by MCDs as green parks
Power Department to prepare a comprehensive plan with Municipal Corporations for Roof Top Solar PV system in residential sector : LG
There is need of extensive IEC campaign for promoting the use of Solar Energy, so that the residents can be made aware about various benefits and incentives : LG
Lt. Governor, Delhi, Sh. Anil Baijal chaired back-to-back two meetings, first on progress of sanitation and beautification works of the three Municipal Corporations and second on issue of Solar Power Installation in residential sector in Delhi. The meetings were attended by Chief Secretary, GNCTD, Secretary (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy),Pr. Secretary (UD), GNCTD, Pr. Commissioner, DDA, CEO, DUSIB, Chairman, NDMC, all three Commissioners of the MCDs, Secretary (Power), CEO (BRPL), CEO (BYPL), CEO (TPDDL).

In the first meeting the three Commissioners of respective DMCs apprised Hon’ble Lt. Governor about measures taken regarding ODF, Waste Management, procurement of equipments, cleanliness, sanitation, redevelopment of markets and other important issues of MCDs in Delhi.

At the outset of the meeting Lt. Governor stated that Open Defecation Free (ODF) Delhi must remain top focus and it should be completed by 30 th June, 2018.

He further directed MCDs to build vertical gardens at flyovers, to be watered with non-potable water only. Lt. Governor also directed DDA to take up a massive plantation exercise. Lt. Governor further stressed that vacant Gram Sabha lands to be developed as green parks so that our focus should be on Green Delhi.

In the second meeting, deliberations were held to discuss the present status of Solar Power Installation in residential sector in Delhi, and the way forward for its augmentation. Hon’ble Lt. Governor directed Power Department to prepare a comprehensive plan with Municipal Corporations for Roof Top Solar PV system in residential sector.

Hon’ble Lt. Governor further stressed that schools, Hospital and offices should be given top priority while making the plan. Finally, Lt. Governor urged for an extensive IEC campaign for promoting the use of Solar Energy, so that the residents can be made aware about the various benefits and incentives available in its adoption.