Nearly 60% of Okhla Landfill Land Reclaimed, MCD Says After Inspection

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New Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) said nearly 60% of the land at the Okhla landfill has been reclaimed by clearing old waste. Municipal Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar inspected the site on Friday and reviewed the progress of waste removal and land reclamation.

Khirwar, who was accompanied by Additional Commissioner Prasanna Ramaswamy G and other senior officials, directed the team to maintain the pace of work and meet its targets on time. The MCD said it is drawing up plans for how to use the reclaimed land.

Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi had cited a similar figure for Okhla on Thursday while reviewing waste clearance at the Bhalswa landfill.

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