Government Allots Rs 300 Crore For Better Solid Waste Management In Delhi

Sep 15,2017

Government Allots Rs 300 Crore For Better Solid Waste Management In Delhi

15 September, 2017
by BW Online Bureau

Addressing the ‘Public Affairs Forum of India’, the Minister said this initiative will be supported by the Ministry from the ‘Urban Development Fund’ operated by Delhi Development Authority

Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday (15 September) has announced an Rs 300 crore action plan for a visible improvement in Solid Waste Management in Delhi.
Addressing the ‘Public Affairs Forum of India’, the Minister said this initiative will be supported by the Ministry from the ‘Urban Development Fund’ operated by Delhi Development Authority.
Puri informed that under the Plan, automated machinery, equipment and other systems will be procured for better collection, transport and storage of garbage, decentralized treatment and better maintenance of sewers and drains.
North, South and East Municipal Corporation of Delhi will spend Rs 100 crore each on procuring a total of 549 units of modern equipment.
An assistance of Rs 80 crore will be provided to each MCD from the Urban Development Fund. All equipment including treatment plants are to be procured and commissioned by the end of this year.
This initiative will quickly add a waste treatment capacity of 670 metric tons of bio-degradable waste besides preventing release of foul gases, smell and proliferation of germs, pathogens, pests etc.