New Delhi: Centre has directed MCD to prepare a comprehensive action plan within 15-20 days to clean up and manage legacy waste that has accumulated along 18.9km of railway stretches at 125 locations in Delhi.
“The exercise will also estimate the total waste generated from these areas and establish strict enforcement measures to prevent unauthorised dumping,” stated the minutes. At a meeting chaired by the Union home secretary last week, the Railway Board chairperson flagged the accumulation of solid waste along railway tracks and adjoining areas, including unauthorised encroachments and colonies, which poses environmental hazards, health risks and operational safety threats. He called for a mechanism to prevent garbage from piling up on railway land. Under the action plan, MCD, in coordination with the UT division and Railway Board, will map adjoining colonies and identify the sources contributing to waste dumping along railway tracks. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi