Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced a comprehensive plan to make Delhi clean, well-maintained, and beautiful. Key measures include installing modern waste compactors, deploying machines for green waste processing, and requiring officials to conduct daily field visits to monitor sanitation.
Chairing a high-level meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, the Chief Minister reviewed the status of sanitation and cleanliness in the city. The meeting was attended by Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma, MCD Commissioner Ashwini Kumar, and senior officials from DDA, PWD, DSIIDC, and other departments.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said her government is “highly sensitive” towards sanitation issues. “The dream of a developed Delhi can only be achieved when the city remains clean and tidy,” she said. She also announced that a special committee of officials from all departments related to road construction will be formed to coordinate the planning and execution of road projects.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticised the previous government’s “lack of seriousness” on cleanliness, urging Delhi to improve faster. She emphasised that funds are available and called on officials to propose practical, innovative sanitation measures, promising swift approvals. She instructed departments to promptly install and replace dustbins citywide.
According to officials, several key decisions were taken in the meeting. High-capacity compactors will be installed in various areas, with land to be provided by DDA and DUSIB. In view of Delhi’s green cover, modern machines will be introduced to manage green waste, first at the Assembly constituency level, and later in each ward.
The Chief Minister said field visits by officers would help ensure accountability and motivate sanitation workers. “Visible presence of officers will send a strong message,” she said. Departments were also advised to set both short-term and long-term goals for cleanliness. The Chief Minister directed officials to use social media to post “before and after” photos of cleaned areas to raise awareness and encourage citizen participation.
Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood raised concerns over poor road design and repeated road-cutting across the city. “The problem persists because of a lack of coordination,” he said. Sood suggested forming a comprehensive policy and involving architects to ensure roads are designed efficiently.
Responding to the issue, the Chief Minister directed the Chief Secretary to set up a special committee with representatives from departments involved in road construction. The committee will finalise designs, ducting, and utility planning before any work begins.
“This integrated approach will minimise the problem of repeated road-cutting and ensure high-quality infrastructure,” the Chief Minister said. Officials said the government’s focus now is on visible improvement, cleaner streets, faster waste collection, and stricter accountability. The Chief Minister said the goal is clear: a cleaner, greener, and better Delhi.
