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NDMC launches cleanliness drive

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 18 2014 | 8:21 PM IST
The North Delhi Municipal Corporation today launched a fortnight-long cleanliness drive to maintain a hygienic atmosphere in the city ahead of the monsoon season.
The drive was launched by North Delhi Mayor Yogender Chandolia from 12 Tooti Chowk in Paharganj. It will continue till June 30.
The drive would involve monitoring of the day-to-day cleaning of all areas, lifting of solid waste and cleanliness of public urinals. It will also include steps like control of water and vector-borne diseases, repair and maintenance of roads, maintenance of parks and streetlights, Chandolia said in a statement.
He said fogging and spraying of insecticides for prevention of water and vector-borne diseases, distribution of chlorine tablets in unauthorised colonies and slums would also be a part of this drive. Also, students and teachers of municipal schools would be sensitised about cleanliness.
While launching the drive, the Mayor inspected the area around the Tooti Chowk.
Chairman of the Standing Committee Mohan Prasad Bhardwaj said the drive was aimed at cleanliness of drains, dustbins and removal of silt and garbage from open sites.
He said an equal focus will be on maintenance of roads, removal of debris, removal of encroachments from public land, upkeep of parks in the pre-monsoon weather.
Bhardwaj said the heads of the department will carry out regular field inspections of different areas to monitor the progress of the drive so that immediate remedial action can be taken if any irregularity is noticed.

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First Published: Jun 18 2014 | 8:21 PM IST

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