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Single agency should maintain storm drains: IIT-D
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) IIT Delhi on Wednesday presented a report on waterlogging to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, suggesting that all stormwater drains be maintained by a single agency.
Kejriwal directed the authorities to implement the report which has identified specific sewers and drains causing waterlogging and flooding during monsoon.
The report has also spelt out the reasons for the clogging of specific sewers and drains.
The last Drainage Master Plan for Delhi was prepared in 1976, when the population of Delhi was 60 lakh.
Population of Delhi as per Census 2011 stands at 167 lakh and the projected population as per Master Plan Delhi 2021 is 250 lakh.
According to the report, to alleviate the flooding conditions in various parts of the city, the stormwater infrastructure has to be made efficient.
“So, it is pertinent to apply corrective measures to the faulty drainage infrastructure and introduce low-cost flood preventing measures such as waterbodies rejuvenation, rainwater harvesting using parks and low-impact development options,” the report suggested.
“Further, the solid waste and the sewage has to be managed in such a way that they do not interfere with the stormwater drainage,” it said.
The report states that Delhi has three major drainage basins — Najafgarh, Barapullah and Trans-Yamuna.
Among the recommendations of the report were ensuring no encroachments and no sewage in storm drains.
It also suggested that no solid waste and construction and demolition waste should be allowed into the storm drains.
The report by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on the causes of waterlogging and flooding in Delhi was prepared by the Department of Civil Engineering.
The report had been commissioned by the Department of Irrigation and Flood Control of Delhi.
–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.