Ensure industrial units switch to PNG fuel: LG to DPCC

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, August 13

Lt Governor Anil Baijal today directed all the agencies in the capital to brace up for coming winter season to contain air pollution in the city.

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) was ordered to expedite the process of switching over to non-polluting fuel (PNG) in industrial areas, like Patparganj, Jhilmil and Friends Colony, and complete it by September-end.

In a meeting attended by top officials of various departments and agencies, Baijal was especially reviewing the progress on improvement works related to Anand Vihar ISBT area, air pollution status in Jhilmil, Sahibabad and Ghaziabad industrial areas and waste disposal problem of Narela and Bawana industrial areas.

Sharing details about the traffic management near Anand Vihar ISBT, the Delhi Police informed that the Traffic Police has deployed staff at all five major choking points on daily basis.

Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) chairperson Dr. Bhure Lal desired that the posted officials to be present throughout the day. He further directed the UP Police to make similar arrangements and asked all agencies to expedite the work on ground.

The East Delhi Municipal Corporation informed that they have removed all unauthorised encroachments, except some who have obtained restraint orders from the High Court. 

He informed that vacation application will be filed by end of this month. It was further informed that the EDMC has constructed toilets/ urinals/ bathrooms, which are being operated and maintained by Sulabh International.