Minister Sood inspects sanitation, waste management

Delhi’s Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday inspected sanitation, pollution control, waste management and drainage works in Ward No 108 in Hastsal.

The visit came after residents repeatedly voiced their concerns about the poor state of waste management and unsafe civic conditions. Residents informed the minister that thousands of children studied at the DAV School in Vikaspuri, yet “a heap of garbage lies right in front of the school, adversely affecting the health of students and contributing to pollution in the area.” They also pointed out several open sewer lids along Road No 237, posing a risk of accidents and said garbage scattered across multiple points was not being lifted regularly due to the lack of proper arrangements.

Following the review, the minister stressed that the Delhi Government was working to ensure effective sanitation services across all wards. “Coordinated efforts between the Delhi Government and MCD will accelerate the vision of a clean and developed Delhi,” Sood said.

He added that the inspection was aimed at checking ground realities and issuing directions to officials for immediate improvements.

During the visit, the minister examined ongoing sanitation activities, waste collection and transportation systems, and the status of drain cleaning. He said “the long-standing friction between departments must end, and the cycle of blame games should also stop,” emphasising that only strong coordination between the Delhi Government and MCD could help achieve the collective goal of a developed Delhi.

Highlighting the role of citizens, the minister noted that “cleanliness is not solely the responsibility of the MCD or government departments it is a continuous process that requires active participation from every citizen.”