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Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Think out of box to meet future needs of Hyd'bad denizens: CS to planners
Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao has emphasised the critical need for advanced planning to efficiently meet the future requirements for basic amenities for citizens, given the exponential growth of Hyderabad and its surrounding areas. The Chief Secretary further explained that these reviews of local bodies are being undertaken as per the instructions of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Accompanied by MAUD (Municipal Administration and Urban Development) officials and the Rangareddy District Collector, the Chief Secretary visited Shamshabad Municipality and conducted a review meeting. During the session, the Chief Secretary ascertained information regarding the Municipal Corporation's jurisdiction and population. Furthermore, he reviewed the services being extended by the Municipal Council to its citizens, including water supply, street lighting, drainage networks, and Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs). The Chief Secretary stressed the importance of effective property tax collection to finance various activities undertaken by the Urban Local Body (ULB). Following the review meeting, the Chief Secretary visited the Eco Park developed by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) across approximately 85 acres at Kothwalguda, at a cost of Rs 75 crore. He inspected various components of the park, such as boardwalks, the bird aviary, the arrival plaza, and other landscaped facilities. This park is slated to be opened to the public within two months by the Chief Minister, once the finishing works of the arrival plaza are complete. The Chief Secretary also visited the Budvel layout, currently under development by HMDA. The Municipal Commissioner of HMDA explained the salient features of the layout, including multiple use developments and infrastructure in the form of wide roads (45m and 36m), as well as other proposed trunk infrastructure like water supply, drainage, and underground electrification.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘No polluter will be spared': Delhi PWD minister announces crackdown on industrial discharge into Yamuna river
Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) and Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Friday ordered a city-wide crackdown on the discharge of illegal sewage and industrial waste into the Yamuna, kickstarting an enforcement campaign to tackle water pollution in the capital. Calling untreated sewage discharge a 'crisis that can no longer be ignored,' Singh directed all departments concerned to begin immediate inspections across Delhi's industrial and commercial establishments. 'No polluter will be spared. We will act — and act fast,' the minister was quoted as saying, in the statement issued by the PWD on Friday. According to the statement, the drive will target all establishments legally mandated to install and operate Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) or Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs). 'Comprehensive and time-bound inspections' are to be conducted to ensure these plants are both installed and functioning properly. The statement also noted that any non-compliance would invite strict legal action under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Emphasising a 'zero-tolerance' policy, the PWD said penalties would be enforced 'with no exemptions or delays'. The Water Act allows for fines and imprisonment for discharging pollutants into water bodies without treatment or consent. A real-time e-dashboard will be developed to track inspection status, record violations, and monitor corrective measures. Departments have been directed to submit bi-monthly compliance reports to the minister's office to ensure regular monitoring and accountability. The minister also stressed that 'departmental coordination is key' and called for 'seamless coordination among all enforcement and technical departments' to eliminate delays and ensure timely action. The crackdown comes amid longstanding concerns over the pollution levels in the Yamuna. Despite previous clean-up plans and multiple deadlines, large volumes of untreated waste continue to flow into the river, especially from unregulated industrial clusters and unauthorised colonies, as per government records. 'This is not a symbolic act. It is a matter of survival and legacy. Delhi must rise to this challenge,' Singh said. The enforcement drive begins with immediate effect, said the PWD. High-risk zones and habitual defaulters will be prioritised. Citizens have also been encouraged to report instances of illegal discharge through local helplines or municipal channels.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PWD minister orders action against untreated sewage discharge in Delhi
Jun 21, 2025 05:34 AM IST Public Works Department (PWD) minister Parvesh Verma on Friday ordered immediate action against the discharge of untreated sewage and industrial waste in the Capital, PWD said in a statement. Delhi cabinet minister Parvesh Verma. (HT Photo) The concerned departments were ordered to inspect commercial, industrial, and all other establishments which are legally mandated to have Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) or Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) installed and operating. The inspections are meant to ensure that the plants have been properly installed and are fully functional, and that the establishments are complying with existing environmental norms. Legal action will be taken against any establishment which is found to be violating these norms, and penalties will be enforced under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. A centralised monitoring system will be created in the form of a real-time electronic dashboard, which will track inspections, violations, and corrective actions. The concerned departments have also been instructed to coordinate with each other to eliminate bureaucratic delays, and to submit bi-monthly compliance reports to the minister's office. '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.
Time of India
2 days 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
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Rs 8,000-cr plan in works to clean Yamuna, fix drainage: Delhi CM Gupta
'The Delhi government is implementing a multi-pronged and phased plan for Yamuna rejuvenation, which includes drain treatment, sewerage network expansion and setting up of modern Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs),' the chief minister said in a statement. Gupta held a meeting with Water Minister Parvesh Verma and top Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials to review the work underway to fix the drainage and sewer system in the city. New Delhi, Jun 20 (PTI) The Delhi government is currently working on more than 300 projects, allocated an outlay of Rs 8,000 crore, to clean Yamuna River and solve the city's sewage woes, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday. In the meeting, according to the statement, she reviewed a 45-point action plan, which included capacity enhancement and upgradation work at existing STPs located in Yamuna Vihar, Okhla, Keshopur, Vasant Kunj, Ghitorni, Mehrauli, and Molarbandh under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme and one each in Nilothi and Pappan Kalan. Gupta directed officials to replace old pipelines in phases. 'Many parts of Delhi are still operating on decades-old water and sewer pipelines, which are no longer sustainable due to rapid urban growth and increasing demand. Officials have been instructed to undertake phase-wise planning and use modern technology to replace old infrastructure,' she said. According to officials, the 303 drainage projects involve redevelopment of major drains, permanent solutions for waterlogging, installation of modern pumps, de-silting of drains, expansion of stormwater systems, and scientific drainage network management. Gupta said she will personally visit the Yamuna every month to check the progress in its cleaning. She also claimed that Delhi will soon become a 'model' city in terms of equitable water distribution under the Centre's Har Ghar Nal Se Jal initiative. Verma stated that strict directions have been issued for immediate action against the illegal discharge of untreated sewage and industrial waste in the city. '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,' he said. PTI SSM VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
