CM inspects ITO Chhath Ghat, asks officials for timely arrangements
The Chief Minister Atishi on Monday visited the Chhath Ghat at ITO to review the ongoing preparations for the upcoming Chhat festival.
Taking cognizance of the reports of blue foamy water in some Peeragarhi homes, Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Saturday directed Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to convene a meeting with senior officials and take action against those violating pollution norms.
She also asked to submit a detailed report by 5 pm on Monday.
In a note to the Chief Secretary, Atishi said: “It has come to my notice from a social media video that some residents of Peeragarhi have been receiving bright blue foamy water. This is a very shocking incident and needs urgent intervention.”
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She said: “This could be just the tip of a bigger underlying problem and could have very serious consequences in future. This needs to be addressed immediately.”
“Call an urgent meeting of all senior officials from concerned departments and resolve the issue at the earliest. Take immediate action on all surrounding polluting units whosoever are found to be violating pollution norms,” Atishi directed the Chief Secretary.
The Minister said that a detailed report should be submitted to herby 29th July, 5 pm.
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