How many kilometers of roads were cleaned under the Mega Cleanliness Drive?

New Delhi, May 23 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, revealed on Friday that the 'Mega Cleanliness Drive' has successfully cleaned over 3,500 km of roads, with the highest level of cleanliness achieved in the Rohini Zone, followed closely by Najafgarh, Karol Bagh, and South Zone.

During the release of a detailed zone-wise progress report from the MCD, she highlighted that stringent measures were implemented against encroachments and unsanitary conditions throughout the drive.

Throughout the campaign, a total of 11,131 challans were issued, with the West Zone recording the most at 2,994 challans. Furthermore, 5,932 illegal materials were confiscated, and 186.5 km of roads were cleared from encroachments, as stated by the CM.

This extensive 20-day 'Mega Cleanliness Drive' took place across all 12 zones of the MCD, involving significant tasks such as cleaning, removing encroachments, and issuing challans.

The Chief Minister noted that the 'Swachh Delhi' initiative from the Delhi government has garnered overwhelming support from the city's residents. The latest statistics from the MCD indicate that this thorough cleanliness campaign is yielding impressive results.

She emphasized that a clean, healthy, and beautiful Delhi is essential for achieving a Viksit Delhi. “The MCD's zone-wise report clearly shows our government's initiative is not only progressing effectively but has also initiated positive lifestyle changes among the people,” she remarked.

She further elaborated that under this campaign, extensive cleaning and management efforts were undertaken in Delhi’s 12 zones (Karol Bagh, City SP, West Zone, South, Civil Lines, Central Zone, Shahdara South, Shahdara North, Najafgarh, Narela, Rohini, and Keshav Puram).

Moreover, as part of the 'Mega Cleanliness Drive', large-scale cleaning of MCD drains was performed across Delhi, significantly aiding in the mitigation of waterlogging issues during the monsoon. A total of 19,892.38 metric tonnes of silt has been removed thus far, marking a significant accomplishment.

The Chief Minister also mentioned that by May 21, the Irrigation and Flood Control department had removed 13,72,276 metric tonnes of silt from 27 drains in Delhi and has been given clear instructions to finish removing the remaining silt by May 31, 2025.

She stressed that the silt must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner to ensure both environmental preservation and the cleanliness of the city. This cleaning initiative will not only restore the drainage capacity of the drains but will also help alleviate waterlogging during monsoon.

To enhance safety in the city, the government has pinpointed 4,139 dark spots and rectified them. A total of 4,140 streetlights were repaired, and 285 new streetlights were installed to ensure adequate lighting in previously unlit areas.

She stated that this initiative is a vital step in securing the safety of citizens, particularly women and senior citizens. “Our goal is to make every part of Delhi safe, well-lit, and equipped with public amenities, even at night,” she concluded.