PWD minister takes stock of Monsoon preparedness by different agencies
PWD Minister Mr Satyendar Jain on Thursday chaired a meeting of different agencies to take stock of the Monsoon preparedness in the national capital.
The minister directed launching of a call centre for receiving complaints of water logging from 15th June onwards. The helpline toll free number is 1800118595.
The minister directed the helpline number to be made functional on a 24x7 basis.
The three Municipal Corporations, DDA, PWD, Flood & Irrigation, DJB have been directed to complete all Monsoon preparedness work by 7th June.
Various agencies have also been directed to keep their pumps for waterlogging removal ready by 7th June. All these agencies assured the minister that they are working to meet the deadline for preparedness.The PWD informed that a total number of 1447 pumps will be available for use by different agencies. Mr Jain directed the PWD, DDA and MCDs to complete the desilting of drains in their respective jurisdictions by 7th June.
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