Dwarka: RWAs discuss civic issues in meeting with MCD

Dwarka: RWAs of various societies came together to raise civic issues faced by residents during a meeting with officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The meeting was held at Sector 23 Community hall of MCD. Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Kumar and Assistant Commissioner Patanjali Prakash of MCD, Najafgarh Zone, Ex-Mayor of South Delhi Municipal Corporation Kamaljeet Sehrawat and other officials of various departments were present in the meeting.

During the meeting, RWAs raised prime issues such as the pruning of trees, cleaning of drains, removal of silt from the footpaths and roads, and removal of encroachments.

President of Classic Apartments, Sector 23, JB Kaushik informs, “We raised everyday issues faced by Dwarka residents. Officials asked us to take some issues to DDA as they come under their jurisdiction."

Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Kumar promised to resolve the civic issues that come under MCD soon. After listening to the problems, Kamaljeet Sehrawat too assured the community to resolve civic issues that come under MCD and also follow up on the issues that come under DDA.

The topic of waste segregation and making Dwarka a waste-free zone was also discussed during the meeting. DC Pradeep Kumar appealed to the community to follow waste segregation rules properly. A concept to make 10 societies zero waste during the pilot project was also pitched during the meeting.

In a word with CitySpidey, Assistant Commissioner Patanjali Prakash said that they have noted all issues pointed out by RWAs and steps are being taken to resolve existing civic issues.

On the subject of single-use plastic, he says, "We are paying complete attention to making Dwarka free of single-use plastic and all such materials which are hazardous for health and environment." He informed that 4 shops were fined for violating the new guidelines in Dwarka markets today itself. Talking about MCD's plans, he says,  “We will first seize plastic material the shopkeepers have in stock and then stop productions. Also, we are focused on carrying out campaigns for the community to adopt single-use plastic alternatives. For this, we need the support of Dwarka residents."