New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Thursday chaired a meeting at Raj Niwas to review the traffic management and environment pollution at Kaushambi and Anand Vihar where three terminals- bus, metro and railways converge.
During the meeting, chairman of EPCA, Dr Bhure Lal made a presentation highlighting the issues including traffic congestion, sanitation and hygiene and overcrowding of terminals.
It was informed to LG that Anand Vihar is surrounded by two industrial areas- Sahibabad and Patparganj. These industrial areas are using non-approved fuels for running their industries and are burning garbage in their industrial areas.
After listening, Mr Baijal advised the Environment Department, DPCC and agencies concerned to devise a mechanism for door-to-door checking and patrolling in these areas for better enforcement
of non-usage of non-permitted fuels.
For dust control measures, the LG directed that sprinkling of water should be done at the DMRC sites.
The Chairman of EPCA also highlighted the need to fully pave the bus terminal at Anand Vihar following which Mr Baijal directed Commissioner, East MCD and PWD to carry out the remaining paving work, so as to minimise the dust pollution around Bus Terminal.
He asked the Commissioner to take care of general sanitation and hygiene of the area.
Regarding violation of environmental laws in these areas, the LG directed Secretary (Environment) and DPCC to look into the matter and take appropriate action as per law.
Delhi Transport Minister (Transport) Kailash Gahlot, Chief Secretary, Special Commissioner
(Traffic), Delhi Police, representatives from Railway and Metro and others also attended the meeting.
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