September 15, 2017

According to the plan, the North, South and East Delhi Municipal Corporation would need to spend R 100 crore each on procuring a total of 549 units of modern equipment.

To improve solid waste management in Delhi, (click here) the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs announced a Rs 300-crore action plan on Friday.

Addressing the public affairs forum of India, union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the initiative would be aided by the ministry through the ‘urban development fund’ operated by the Delhi Development Authority.

“Under the plan, automated machinery, equipment and other systems will be procured for better collection, transport, storage and decentralised treatment of garbage. Besides, steps would be taken for better maintenance of sewers and drains,” said Puri.

According to the plan, the North, South and East Delhi Municipal Corporation would need to spend R 100 crore each on procuring a total of 549 units of modern equipment. Of the total cost, an assistance of R 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,” said Puri....