New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Delhi Jal Board will undertake the most recent expertise to sort out water-contamination within the areas dealing with the issue.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal chaired a vital assembly on Friday to evaluation the urgent problem of water contamination that’s being confronted in some areas of Delhi.
The assembly was held with a particular give attention to the affect throughout the monsoon season and the way the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) goals to cope with it. The assembly was attended by Water Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, DJB Vice Chairman Somnath Bharti, and senior officers of the DJB.
During the assembly, the CM famous that within the monsoon season, the low-lying areas of Delhi usually face water logging on account of incessant rains. This unlucky state of affairs results in water contamination in sure areas, as impurities someway infiltrate the water provide via defects within the provide pipeline. As a end result, residents are uncovered to a number of well being issues, together with jaundice, diarrhoea, and abdomen infections.
Earlier, in response to the severity of the state of affairs, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had directed the Additional Chief Engineers (Maintenance) (ACE-M) from all zones to compile a complete record of areas affected by water contamination. Over the previous two weeks, the ACE-Ms actively engaged with Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to collect info and doc the affected areas.
Delhi Jal Board has developed a strategic roadmap to fight the issue of water contamination. This roadmap was offered to the Chief Minister throughout the evaluation assembly at this time.
In line with the federal government’s dedication to utilising trendy expertise, CM Arvind Kejriwal directed the DJB to undertake cutting-edge strategies to establish the basis causes of water contamination.
To handle pipeline defects, which can embody cracks or gaps in tappings permitting the entry of impure water, officers instructed using helium-based monitoring strategies.
Helium-based monitoring eliminates the necessity for excavation or every other obstruction, making it a non-disruptive and environment friendly resolution. Additionally, the DJB proposed the deployment of particular cameras that may be inserted into the pipelines. These high-tech cameras are able to detecting leaks or breakages inside a spread of as much as 500 metres.
Implementing these superior options will enable for immediate spot repairs to the pipelines, making certain uninterrupted and clear water provide to shoppers whereas avoiding inconvenience. Recognizing the importance of this initiative, the DJB has requested a selected price range allocation.
Taking cognisance of this request, Kejriwal has directed the Delhi Jal Board Chairman Saurabh Bhardwaj to incorporate the required provisions within the forthcoming price range calculations. The CM mentioned, “We will ensure that there is no shortage of funds for providing clean and clear water to the people of Delhi, this plan should be implemented quickly and in a better way.” The CM has additionally directed the DJB to cross-examine and confirm the localities it has listed out below its survey of these receiving contaminated water provide. (ANI)