The minister’s direction came during a meeting with officers of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), BSES, and Delhi Jal Board in view of preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramzan.
Photo: Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister and Ballimaran MLA Imran Hussain
Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain on Monday directed officials to ensure adequate hygiene, sanitation, and cleanliness on the roads and streets in view of the upcoming Ramzan.
The minister’s direction came during a meeting with officers of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), BSES, and Delhi Jal Board in view of preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramzan.
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Citing that during the holy month of Ramzan, a large number of devotees visit religious places to offer their prayers, the minister said, “As such, there is strong need for providing adequate cleanliness on the roads and streets around religious places, especially during the Ramzan period. The roads, streets and lanes must be treated with lime to ensure better cleanliness.”
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The minister said that there should be a sufficient number of tippers/rickshaws deployed for the disposal of garbage on a priority basis.
He also directed the MCD to provide adequate sanitary staff for cleaning the streets and lanes to ensure that the streets are cleaned thrice a day during the Ramzan.
The minister directed the officials of Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for the maintenance of proper drainage and uninterrupted supply of fresh water.
He also instructed the DJB officers to fix the water leakage issue at Lahori Gate/ Motia Khan and other places on priority basis for the convenience of commuters in the area.
The minister further directed PWD and MCD officials to repair and maintain roads in these areas to make them commuter friendly.
Hussain directed BSES to ensure a regular supply of electricity during the Ramzan besides proper maintenance of the streetlights installed in the area so that all streetlights could function properly.
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