CM carries out surprise checks in Tehkhand and Tughlakabad

Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday undertook an extensive field review across Tehkhand and Tughlakabad, focusing on cleanliness, waste management and veterinary services. The Capital's air quality index (AQI) saw marginal improvement.

- Snehil Sinha and Aheli Das

She made surprise visits to inspect Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs), proposed waste-processing sites and a veterinary hospital, directing officials that delays and laxity will not be tolerated. The CM has directed ministers and senior officials from all departments to intensify sanitation efforts across the city and continue surprise inspections in their respective areas over the next few days, said officials.

Gupta in Tehkhand visited multiple GVP sites, proposed construction and demolition (C&D) waste collection points and the upcoming Fixed Compactor Transfer Station (FCTS). Officials also briefed on the current gaps in sanitation arrangements, progress of new structures and additional infrastructure required to reduce chronic waste pileup in the area.