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The Public Works Department (PWD) has partnered under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives with Dalmia Bharat Limited, Godrej Industries Group and EaseMyTrip Foundation to execute this project, officials said. EaseMyTrip Foundation will redevelop the Apsara Border flyover stretch (from the MCD toll tax booth to the UP border, 800 metres) and the Mayur Vihar Phase-1 flyover (from Kanain Road cut to Samachar Apartments, 820 metres). Godrej Industries Group will develop the Netaji Su ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The EaseMyTrip Foundation has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Public Works Department (PWD), Government of Delhi, marking a significant step towards enhancing urban infrastructure and advancing sustainable city development. As part of this strategic collaboration, the EaseMyTrip Foundation will undertake the adoption, upkeep, and aesthetic enhancement of two key flyovers in the national capital i.e. Mayur Vihar Phase 1 Flyover and Apsa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The EaseMyTrip Foundation has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Public Works Department (PWD), Government of Delhi, marking a significant step towards enhancing urban infrastructure and advancing sustainable city development. As part of this strategic collaboration, the EaseMyTrip Foundation will undertake the adoption, upkeep, and aesthetic enhancement of two key flyovers in the national capital i.e. Mayur Vihar Phase 1 Flyover and Apsa ...Read More >
The Delhi government has received a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Indian Railways for executing the remaining work for the development of the Bhairon Marg underpass - the final remaining project from the Pragati Maidan Integrated Corridor Project aimed at easing congestion on Ring Road and Bhairon Marg, officials said on Monday. Construction work is now likely to resume, with a target of completing the remaining work by December 2026, Public Works Department (PWD) minister Parvesh Ver ...Read More >
New Delhi: With an aim t clean the Yamuna River at its source before the monsoon, the Delhi government has decided to deploy two weed harvester machines at the Najafgarh drain. It is believed to be one of the largest sources of pollutants flowing into the Yamuna. Tackling the issue is expected to lower the pollutant load that enters the area. It is also expected to improve the drainage efficiency of the national capital. According to Delhi's Water Resource Minister, Parvesh Sahib Singh, the cle ...Read More >
As part of its ongoing measures to clean and rejuvenate Yamuna, the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department on Saturday deployed two advanced dual purpose weed harvester-cum-trash skimmer machines - worth Rs 2.9 crore - at the Najafgarh drain, from where pollutants significantly enter the river. While inaugurating the machines, I&FC Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said, "Cleaning Najafgarh drain is directly linked to cleaning the Yamuna. We are now using modern, Made in India machines align ...Read More >
Earlier, bidders were required to physically deposit EMD at the office of the division of the concerned project. This system often led to unnecessary interfaces, potential information leaks, and concerns regarding fairness in the bidding process, the official said. "Now, EMD will only be accepted through online mode. The original EMD will be required to be submitted only by the L1 bidder (the one who quotes the lowest price) within a stipulated timeframe after the opening of bids," said the off ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a move aimed at enhancing transparency in public works, the Flood Control and Irrigation Department has shifted the submission of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) in tenders to a completely online system, doing away with physical deposits at project offices.Officials said the earlier mechanism required bidders to submit EMDs in person, leading to unnecessary human interface, concerns over information leaks and questions about fairness in the bidding process. Under the revised system, bi ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled an aggressive and wide-ranging strategy to combat air pollution in the capital, signalling tough measures to ease traffic congestion at 62 identified hotspots through time-bound interventions. Announcing the rollout of the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, she said the initiative builds on the government's 'historic' Green Budget for 2026-27 and aims to translate clean air goals into measurable outc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Delhi government's Flood Control & Irrigation Department has introduced a key reform in the tendering process by submitting Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) completely online, a step towards ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in public works. According to a press release, earlier, bidders were required to physically deposit EMD at the office where the project was located. This system often led to unnecessary interfaces, potential information lea ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled an aggressive and wide-ranging strategy to combat air pollution in the capital, signalling tough measures to ease traffic congestion at 62 identified hotspots through time-bound interventions. Announcing the rollout of the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, she said the initiative builds on the government's 'historic' Green Budget for 2026-27 and aims to translate clean air goals into measurable outcomes. She said efforts a ...Read More >
The Public Works Department (PWD) has decided to replace around 140,000 of the 270,000-odd CCTV cameras procured through Chinese firms, due to operational challenges and security concerns, officials aware of the developments said on Wednesday. Officials said the move is in line with recent directives issued by the Centre, and that the move will be executed in phases to ensure that surveillance in the city is not disrupted. PWD minister Parvesh Verma said, "We have taken a decision to phase out ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Delhi Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Wednesday, April 1, initiated the phased removal of 1.4 lakh Chinese-origin CCTV cameras installed across the city during the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) tenure. Under PWD, a total of 2,74,389 CCTV cameras were installed in two major phases -- 1,40,000 in Phase 1 (September 2020 to November 2022) and 1,34,389 in Phase 2 (June 2025 to March 2026). All cameras in Phase 1 were from the Chinese company Hikvi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Delhi Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Wednesday, April 1, initiated the phased removal of 1.4 lakh Chinese-origin CCTV cameras installed across the city during the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) tenure. Under PWD, a total of 2,74,389 CCTV cameras were installed in two major phases -- 1,40,000 in Phase 1 (September 2020 to November 2022) and 1,34,389 in Phase 2 (June 2025 to March 2026). All cameras in Phase 1 were from the Chinese company Hikvi ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major move to fortify national security and data privacy, the Delhi government has officially commenced a phased operation to rip out and replace 1.4 lakh Chinese-origin CCTV cameras. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh announced on Wednesday that the city will transition to "secure and trusted" surveillance systems to eliminate potential espionage risks. The overhaul focuses on cameras installed during the first phase of Delhi's surveillance expansion. Of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) As part of a security overhaul, the Delhi government will replace 1.4 lakh Chinese-made CCTV cameras installed across Delhi, PWD minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Wednesday. Currently, the Public Works Department (PWD) has installed approximately 2.8 lakh cameras across the city, out of which 1,40,000 CCTV cameras fitted in phase 1 were from a Chinese firm. "We have decided to phase out a significant portion of the CCTV cameras installed across the city, particularly ...Read More >
New Delhi, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Monday launched the DJB's annual 'Summer Action Plan', focusing on improving the water distribution system, AI integration and long-term planning. Singh said that the Delhi Jal Board has deployed 1,221 water tankers this summer season to provide water to deficit areas and increase water production through additional tubewells. All the tankers will be tracked through the GPS. "Despite challenges, we are working to provide drinking water to the gr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With another intense summer approaching, Delhi govt on Monday unveiled its Summer Action Plan 2026-27 to shore up water supply, tighten sewer management and accelerate the clean-up of the Yamuna, while rolling out digital tools to improve grievance redressal and transparency.Launching the plan at the DJB headquarters in Jhandewalan, water minister Parvesh Verma said the focus will be on maintaining peak production, plugging distribution gaps and ensuring accountability in tanker opera ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major push to strengthen Delhi's water supply, sewer management, and Yamuna rejuvenation efforts, Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Monday unveiled the Summer Action Plan 2026-27 at the Delhi Jal Board headquarters. The occasion also marked the launch of key digital initiatives, including a Chatbot, Advanced CRM system, and the DJB 1916 Mobile App, aimed at bringing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation into water governance. Addressing ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government gave the financial nod to the construction of service roads along both sides of the Najafgarh drain to boost connectivity in outer Delhi, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday.The estimated construction cost is Rs 453.95 crore, which was approved in the Expenditure and Finance Committee (E&FC) meeting headed by the chief minister."The primary objectives of the project are to reduce congestion on major roads, cut travel time and fuel consumption and lower vehi ...Read More >
Delhi residents will soon be able to pre-book their preferred liquor brands using a new government application. This initiative is part of the upcoming excise policy. The policy also aims to reduce liquor outlets in residential areas. The application will map stores and update stock availability. Consumers can check brand availability and pre-book their choices. New Delhi, Soon, Delhiites will be able to pre-book their favourite liquor brands through an application to be launched by the city go ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said her government has got legacy problems like waterlogging and pollution and is working to find their solutions. Gupta inspected the desilting work at Sunehri Nala here and slammed the previous Congress and Aam Aadmi Party governments over pollution and drainage issues. "The Sunehri Nala was built, but there was no entry point for workers to clean it. We are desilting drains. Be it waterlogging, silt in the drain or polluti ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday extended her greetings to people for Chhath Puja, calling it a festival that spreads the message of unity, purity, and devotion. She also joined devotees during the Kharna Puja. "Chhath is not merely a religious ritual but a radiant symbol of Indian culture that conveys a message of harmony, cleanliness and faith. It reflects discipline, sincerity, and collective goodwill," Gupta said.Water minister Parvesh Verma inspected Chhath ghats across Delhi ...Read More >
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to take part in Chhath Puja at Vasudev Ghat in north Delhi on Tuesday, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are engaging in a war of words over the condition of the Yamuna river and preparations for the festival. The AAP has accused the BJP-led Delhi government of constructing an "artificial Yamuna" with "filtered water" at Vasudev Ghat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to partake in the festiviti ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) Amid the Chhath Puja festivities, the AAP on Sunday accused the BJP of creating a "fake" Yamuna ghat with filtered water for Prime Minister Narendra Modi while devotees have to stand in the polluted river. The BJP hit back, terming the AAP's allegations "a shameful model of political frustration". Addressing a press conference here, AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj said the BJP is "fooling" the devotees and playing with the lives of Purvanchalis. "In a desper ...Read More >
New Delhi: Public Works Department (PWD) has begun preparing a detailed project report for the construction of a flyover along SSN Marg, stretching from the Anuvrat Marg red light to the DLF Farms cut, to reduce congestion.The three-kilometre stretch of SSN Marg is used by commuters heading to Gurgaon, the airport, Vasant Kunj and other parts of south Delhi.A PWD official said: "The road experiences heavy congestion because of the slow-moving traffic and frequent cross movements throughout the d ...Read More >
Delhi will soon have its first official logo. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the logo will be unveiled on November 1, Delhi Day. A special committee reviewed over 1800 entries from an all-India competition. The logo will represent the capital's distinct identity, modern governance, and people-oriented approach. Delhi will get its first-ever official logo on November 1, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday. A special committee formed by the chief minister to select the logo me ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As the four-day Chhath Puja festival began on Saturday with the Nahay Khay ritual, political tensions in the capital flared following a Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) report showing a decline in the Yamuna's water quality. The report stated that the river's water remains unfit for bathing across Delhi, except at Palla, where it enters the city. Samples taken on October 9 revealed high pollution levels, with major drains, such as Molarband and Sahibabad, recording Biochemica ...Read More >
New Delhi: Public Works Department (PWD) minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday said the Yamuna's faecal coliform levels -- which indicate human and animal waste contamination -- had dropped by more than 90% compared to last year's October figures. This led to a political row, as opposition parties claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was "misleading" people ahead of the Bihar elections. Verma said that four of the eight major sampling points in the river were now within or close to the pe ...Read More >
New Delhi: Water minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday said that the govt's efforts to clean the Yamuna have started showing strong and measurable results. In seven months, the fecal coliform (human waste contamination) levels in the river have dropped significantly. "We promised to clean the Yamuna within three years, and I am proud to say that four out of eight sampling points have already reached the permissible limit," said Verma. Fecal coliform is a key indicator of untreated sewage entering a ...Read More >
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