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Delhi fails to meet desilting deadline
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The monsoon has reached Delhi, but the desilting of the city drains has not been done, suggests an official report from the state Public Works Department (PWD) which shows only 37 per cent of the city drains have been completely cleaned by June 29.
Of the total 1,033 roads falling under the PWD, only 387 sites across the city have been fully cleared, according to the report.
The deadline for the desilting of drains was June 30.A
The report shows that till June 29, the department had not completed even 25 per cent of desilting work at about 30 per cent sites (308 out of 1,033).
The situation is particularly alarming in the East Zone where only 22 per cent desilting has been completed. Of the total 312 roads, only 68 sites have been completely cleared, while the work is less than 25 per cent done in about 48 per cent (151 of 312) sites.
In the North Zone, of the total 466 sites, only 174 sites have been completely cleared, while at 143 sites, the department has not been able to do even 25 per cent work.
In the South Zone, out of total 255 sites, 145 were completely cleared while in 14 sites, the work is less than 25 per cent done.
However, the PWD has directed its senior officials to keep a check on waterlogging by visiting their respective areas during the rains.
Engineer-in-Chief Rakesh Kumar Agrawal in a meeting held earlier this week had expressed his “displeasure on the pendency and directed that unless any major issue is there, the remaining work should be completed in a day or two”.
He directed the field units of the department to inform the centralised control room about waterlogging in areas irrespective of the jurisdiction.
He also directed that in cases where the work is held up due to issues of other civic agencies, the matter should be taken up with them in writing with proper details, including photographs.
“It was directed that in addition to subordinate field staff, Superintendent Engineers should also visit their respective sites during rains and take stock of the position by themselves and mobilise teams for dealing with waterlogging problems. The respective MCDs should also be kept in the loop while dealing with waterlogging problems,” the minutes of meeting stated.
Delhi PWD Minister Satyendar Jain had in April announced that the desilting work would be over by June 15, but the deadline was later extended to June 30.
The PWD has identified 157 water-logging prone locations on the basis of experience during the previous monsoons. It will deploy temporary pumps, maintenance vans and labour to avoid water-logging at these sites.
The traffic police has also identified 370 vulnerable water-logging locations, of which 312 come under the PWD and the remaining 58 under other departments.
A total of 143 maintenance vans will be deployed across the city — 34 in East, 60 in South and 49 in the North zone. Over 680 workers will also be deployed to handle these vans, according to officials.
Besides, a booklet titled “PWD Flood Control Order 2018” has also been released specifying the necessary action to be taken when required.
Last year, the city was witness to water-logging on a number of roads resulting in heavy traffic jams.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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