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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi govt directs strict enforcement of sewage and effluent treatment norms
New Delhi: Delhi govt instructed the DPCC to enforce strict compliance with the mandatory installation and functioning of Sewage and Effluent Treatment Plants across all relevant premises. They are to conduct time-bound inspections to verify installation and operational efficiency, ensuring treated effluents meet prescribed standards. An E-Dashboard will also be developed for real-time monitoring, with bi-monthly reports submitted. PWD minister Parvesh Verma issued strict orders for immediate action against the illegal discharge of untreated sewage and industrial waste across industrial and commercial establishments and all relevant establishments in the capital. Terming water pollution a serious threat to both public health and ecological sustainability, the minister directed all relevant departments to launch an intensive inspection and enforcement campaign, ensuring 100% compliance with existing environmental norms. "This is a crisis that can no longer be ignored. Delhi cannot afford to let untreated sewage flow into its lifelines. No polluter will be spared. We will act, and act fast," said Verma. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The directives given are for all departments to conduct time-bound inspections across industrial and commercial establishments and all relevant establishments that are legally required to install and operate Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) or Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs). Inspections must ensure proper installation and fully functional operations. Strict legal action will be taken against any establishment found violating prescribed norms. Penalties will be enforced under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, with no exemptions or delays. A real-time e-dashboard will be created to track inspections, violations and corrective actions. All departments must submit bi-monthly compliance reports to the minister's office for review and accountability. Verma, in a post on X, also said: "Every day since coming to power in Delhi, we are uncovering the new truth, drains fully choked, lines never desilted, and zero groundwork done in the last 10 years. This is the real legacy of the Kejriwal govt. 70% PWD drains desilted till now, so instead of lecturing us, AAP leaders should answer what exactly they did when they were in power," he said. "Why were Delhi's drains not cleaned properly year after year? Why was there no long-term planning for flood management? Why were crores allocated to agencies like DJB and I&FC, but the city still drowns after every rainfall? CM Rekha Gupta is actively working, reviewing projects, visiting sites and holding officials accountable," he said. Hitting back, AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj said with MCD, Delhi govt, NDMC, and DDA all under BJP's control, it has no excuse to pass the buck. Every drain in Delhi falls under BJP-ruled agencies. "BJP is exposed as Delhi reels under waterlogging every time it rains. Rekha Gupta and LG must answer for apathy, corruption, and negligence," he said. Any desilting exercise which didn't happen on the ground in the last 2 years amounts to corruption, which LG refused to investigate despite it being flagged by then UD Minister, he said.
The Print
a day ago
- Business
- The Print
Congress floated test balloon with job fair on Rahul's 55th birthday. And thousands turned up
At least 100 companies, including well-known names like Amazon, Tata, Zepto and Blinkit, participated in the job fair with the aim of recruiting candidates from various educational backgrounds, from 12th pass students to PhD-holders, he said. The event saw an overwhelming response, with more than 20,000 people of different age groups registering to participate, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Yadav told a press conference here. New Delhi: The Congress' youth wing and the Delhi unit organised a job fair at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium here Thursday to mark their leader Rahul Gandhi's 55th birthday, and to underline the issue of unemployment in the country. More companies wanted to participate but they could not due to space constraints, he said. 'Those who couldn't be accommodated today will be engaged in future events.' He described the job fair as a significant step by the Congress in response to the 'failure' of both the Centre and the Delhi government to provide employment opportunities. 'There was a time when youths used to come to Delhi for jobs. Now, Delhi's youths are facing the worst unemployment crisis in 45 years,' Yadav said. The job fair organised by the DPCC and the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) appeared to be a political intervention by Gandhi who has over the years repeatedly highlighted the issue of job scarcity across the country. With the Congress looking to regain organisational strength in the capital, the employment fair served both as outreach and mobilisation. Aspirants reached the venue as early as 8 am to be among the first ones to be sitting for the interviews with big companies. As the day progressed, the venue got overcrowded with candidates waiting in long queues to get their token numbers to be called in. Mania Tandon, a final-year BSc student from Delhi University's Janki Devi Memorial College, said she came with high hopes after seeing the names of the companies. 'I turned up around 11 am and my token number is 5,395. Right now, only people till token number 1,000 have been called. I'm truly disappointed because it's overcrowded, and it doesn't seem I'll get a job here,' she told ThePrint. Tandon, however, appreciated the Congress' attempt and said there is a need for similar effort on a bigger scale. 'Given the population and the desperation for jobs, this was bound to happen. It feels weird seeing so many people in the same boat.' Mohammad Sohrab, who is from north Delhi's Narela and has completed 12th grade, said, 'My token number is 2,483. The announcements are only up to 1,000. The arrangements are not great, but we will still wait. This is the first time any party has done something like this. Other parties are busy with Hindu-Muslim debates. I want a regular salary, and a stable job. That's it.' Lauding Gandhi's effort, Sohrab said he wants to witness the day when Gandhi becomes the prime minister. Manoj Kumar, a grassroots Congress worker, told ThePrint around 100 youths had come through his mobilisation efforts. 'There is so much unemployment. This fair, on Rahul Gandhi's birthday, gives people a real chance. Some are getting interviewed and even hired right here.' Meanwhile, Tandon said, 'Everyone here is just trying their luck. And honestly, when I see this crowd, it makes me realise how hard things really are.' (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also Read: Don't jump at 1st unemployment number you see. Different databases yield varying but valid results
Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
‘Crucial step for holistic data on pollution': Delhi set to add 6 new air quality monitoring stations
Delhi is set to expand its air quality monitoring infrastructure with the installation of six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS), targeting areas not typically associated with high pollution. The expansion, led by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), is part of the ongoing efforts to develop a more granular understanding of pollution patterns across different urban environments, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa told The Indian Express. He added that the government is aiming to have these stations operational by August, before winter sets in, when the city is hit by severe air pollution. 'It is a crucial step for holistic data on pollution in all areas,' he said. He emphasised the need to shift focus from only known pollution corridors to areas that are often assumed to be clean. 'It is a myth that so-called green areas are not polluted. Vehicular pollution is a cause of concern throughout the city. So, it is necessary that we get pollution data for such areas too, not just the usual hotspots,' he said. The new stations will be installed at the campuses of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in South Delhi, the ISRO Earth Station near Malcha Mahal in Delhi's Ridge and Delhi Cantonment in New Delhi, the Commonwealth Sports Complex in Central Delhi, and the West Campus of Netaji Subhash University of Technology in Southwest Delhi. At present, Delhi has 40 CAAQMS and 7 manual stations. Of these, 26 have been set up by the DPCC, while others by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The new stations would improve geographic coverage and bring under observation several areas that are not traditionally seen as pollution hotspots, said Sirsa. The decision to move forward with these installations was taken in continuation of work initiated by the previous state government. Sirsa said the locations had already been identified earlier, and the current government is facilitating implementation by issuing formal work orders and commissioning the project. The choice of sites follows national-level guidelines issued by the CPCB, which recommend how air monitoring stations should be located, as per officials. According to these standards, the monitoring equipment should be placed in open areas with free airflow and away from trees, buildings, and direct pollution sources like chimneys or heavy traffic corridors. The sampler should typically be placed at 3 metres above ground level, and at least 25 metres away from direct sources like chimneys or roads. Equipment must also be positioned away by at least 20 metres away from tree cover or obstructive structures, to avoid skewing data. The Indian Express had reported last October regarding the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) plans to increase the number of air quality stations in Delhi-NCR, based on CPCB's population-based design criteria. Under the framework, cities with 1–5 lakh of population require 4 stations, up to 10 lakh, 6 stations; up to 50 lakh, 8 stations, and beyond 50 lakh, at least 16 stations. According to official documents, each station will be equipped with advanced instruments capable of monitoring key air pollutants such as particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, ozone, ammonia, and volatile organic compounds like benzene and toluene. In addition, sensors will record weather data such as wind speed, temperature, and humidity. The data will be transmitted in real time to the central servers of Delhi's pollution control authority and the Central Pollution Control Board. A digital display board at each site will show the current air quality index and pollutant levels to the public. The stations are designed to operate round-the-clock, with requirements in place to ensure that they are functional for at least 90% of the year. The third-party agency responsible for installation will also maintain the stations for the next ten years, ensuring regular calibration, data quality checks, and public accessibility. Monitoring staff and security personnel will be stationed at each location to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure uninterrupted data flow.
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Delhi to get six new air quality monitoring stations by August
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has floated tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of six new continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS), which will also be operated and maintained by the winning bidders for the next 10 years. Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said a deadline of August has been set for installing the new stations, which are expected to be fully functional ahead of the winter pollution season. 'We are on track to complete installation by August. The stations will be operationalised soon after,' Sirsa told HT. He added that all six sites have been identified and will be handed over to the selected vendors in time for construction and equipment setup. Once installed, they will take the total number of air monitoring stations in the Capital from 40 to 46. While Sirsa had earlier stated on April 15 that the stations would be ready by June 30, the deadline now appears to have shifted to August. HT had reported on April 26 that the proposed sites for the new stations are in relatively green areas, which may skew Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) downward. Of the six, three are planned within lush institutional campuses — Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in south Delhi, and Netaji Subhash University (West Campus). Another is to be set deep inside the Central Ridge forest at the ISRO Earth Station near Malcha Mahal, while the remaining two are slated for Delhi Cantonment and the Commonwealth Games Sports Complex in east Delhi. An environment department official said the sites will be handed over free of encumbrances, though it will be the bidder's responsibility to ensure connectivity and basic utilities such as power, telephone, and internet. 'DPCC will assist with documentation, but the onus of making the sites functional lies with the operator,' the official added. Of the city's existing 40 stations, 24 are currently managed by DPCC, while the rest are handled by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the India Meteorological Department (IMD), and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). All six new stations will fall under DPCC's domain but be maintained by third-party operators.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Tender invited for 6 air quality monitoring stns
New Delhi: Delhi Pollution Control Committee has invited e-tender for supply, installation and commissioning of six new continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS). These stations are likely to become operational in Aug, taking the total number of such stations in the city to 46. Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, "These stations will be installed in Aug and data will be generated immediately after installation." He added that DPCC will identify and hand over the site on time for commissioning of CAAQMS. The six stations will be installed on the campuses of JNU, IGNOU, ISRO, Commonwealth Sports Complex, Delhi Cantonment and Netaji Subash University of Technology. TNN Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
