Delhi LG spurs civic agencies to deal with waterlogging issue on war footing
Saxena also reviewed the preparedness and emergency response of various departments to deal with the situation.
Saxena also reviewed the preparedness and emergency response of various departments to deal with the situation.
The LG issued strict directions to resolve within 15 days after he reviewed the status of personnel and services in the NDMC, as per the communiqué issued by his office on Monday.
The L-G assured them that he would engage with the Haryana government to address the issue promptly.
Noting the stark increase in Delhi's population from 1.1 crore in 1994 to 3 crore today, they stressed the urgent need for action.
The L-G has claimed that the criticism by the Delhi government leaders has only ended up compounding the problems of the residents of the city and antagonizing the neighbouring states, who are themselves grappling with water scarcity.
Taking part in the ‘Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam’ campaign here on Thursday, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena appealed to the people to be part of the campaign and plant at least a sapling each.
The FIR in the matter was registered on a complaint made by Sushil Pandit on October 28, 2010.
Saxena, while expressing deep concern over the issue, said that no one would have imagined that such heart-wrenching scenes would be visible in the country's capital but the government is blaming other states for its failures.
The book was launched on Tuesday in the presence of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Justice Manmohan and Justice Navin Chawla among the other dignitaries.
Ashish Kundra, Principal Secretary to the LG, in his letter addressed to the Chief Secretary on Wednesday said, “Dear sir, I am writing to draw your attention to the unprecedented heat wave in Delhi, with temperatures hovering around 50 degrees Celsius, for the first time in the history of the city.
