L-G appalled by poor sanitation in Burari
New Delhi, February 22
After receiving repeated requests from residents of Burari, Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) VK Saxena visited the area in North Delhi to assess the situation on Wednesday, officials said. Residents had been urging Saxena to visit their areas and assist them in addressing the glaring lack of civic amenities and services, officials added. The L-G had visited the Kirari area on February 10.
An official stated, “Saxena visited densely populated residential colonies like Sant Nagar, Nathu Pura, Burari village, etc, and he was shocked at the lack of basic civic infrastructure and sanitation services that the people are entitled to, in the natural course of governance.”
The L-G was informed that only 70 per cent of the area had been provided with sewage lines by the Delhi Jal Board. Similarly, out of the 80 colonies in the area, roads had been constructed only in 17 colonies. Despite the main road from Outer Ring Road leading into the area hosting showrooms of top brands in the country, the road itself was in a pathetic condition due to neglect and disrepair, they added.
Saxena instructed the officers to take immediate steps to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in the area and ensure that the timelines informed to him about the completion of the projects are adhered to.
