New Delhi: V.K. Bidhuri, IAS, the nodal officer for air pollution mitigation in East District, inspected the Commonwealth Games Village AQI Monitoring Station and adjoining areas on Thursday and directed the agencies concerned to correct deficiencies found in dust-control arrangements, MCD said in a press release.
The inspection, held to assess how effectively air pollution control measures are being implemented, took place in the presence of the MCD Deputy Commissioner (East Zone) and representatives of Delhi Traffic Police, the PWD, DMRC, NHAI, Railways and other agencies.
The national highway stretch in front of Akshardham Metro Station was reviewed, and the functioning of the MCD joint enforcement team and the traffic management arrangements were found satisfactory.
The inspection focused on dust suppression, the functioning and maintenance of mist systems, road dust management, cleanliness of public premises and scientific waste disposal. Deficiencies were noted in the functioning of mist systems, dust suppression at the railway site and scientific waste disposal. Unpaved stretches along the railway line and the maintenance of the DDA Sports Complex and its campus were also examined.
Bidhuri stressed the need for coordinated and sustained effort by all agencies. The departments concerned were directed to address the deficiencies, take corrective action and ensure regular monitoring of pollution-control arrangements, the release said.
