In order to speed up development projects in East Delhi, Member of Parliament Gautam Gambhir and Commissioner of East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) Dr Dilraj Kaur held a joint meeting with representatives of 'Oil and Natural Gas Corporation' (ONGC) to explore the possibility of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund.
During the meeting, the EDMC officials appraised the MP and ONGC officials about the areas where Corporation needs fund through CSR. EDMC Commissioner said that the civic body needs funds in some key areas like- sanitation, solid waste management and education. "Considering the financial condition of the EDMC, CSR and other helps are needed for the successful implementation of various development programmes in a time bound manner," she added.
ONGC officials assured the civic body officials to consider the possibilities to help through CSR in areas identified by Corporation.
Gambhir said that he is ready to work with the EDMC and government and non-governmental organizations for the development of the area.
