World-Class Drainage System to be developed in Delhi: Delhi CM Kejriwal

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said a “world class drainage system” will be developed across the national capital. He said drainage systems like the one at Minto Road will be replicated across Delhi and drains and sewers will be desilted regularly.

The chief minister made the announcement after taking part in a review meeting on city’s drainage system with officials from Public Works Department (PWD), civic bodies, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC). The meeting was chaired by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.

“Considering the monsoon, a review meeting with PWD, MCD, DJB, I&FC under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor was conducted on Delhi’s drainage system. Minto Road type system will be developed at other (vulnerable) points in Delhi. Regular cleaning of drains and sewers will be ensured. We will develop a world class drainage system in Delhi,” Mr Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi after the meeting.

Minto Road rail under bridge is city’s most vulnerable point for waterlogging. This underpass is a crucial connection between the upmarket area of Connaught Place and other parts of central Delhi such as New Delhi railway station, Ramlila Ground etc.