Archive · 21 Jul 2026
MCD Commissioner Inspects Drain, Orders Monsoon Preparedness
The MCD Commissioner, Sanjeev Khirwar, inspected the Bhajanpura Drain in Delhi to ensure it is ready for the monsoon season.
He directed officials to clean and desilt the drains regularly to prevent waterlogging.
He also instructed the installation of dustbins and mesh to stop garbage from entering the drains.
The Commissioner warned that strict action, including fines, would be taken against those who dump waste into drains.
Additionally, he visited the Gautampuri Ward to address issues with parked vehicles and the Animal Birth Control Centre at New Usmanpur to improve its operations.
He also directed officials to prepare a plan for utilizing long-vacant MCD residential flats.
The Commissioner emphasized the importance of completing all works on time and ensuring the overall preparedness for the monsoon.
MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar inspected the Bhajanpura Drain in Delhi to ensure monsoon preparedness.
Directives were given for regular cleaning, desilting, and continuous monitoring of drains to prevent waterlogging.
Public awareness campaigns and strict action against dumping waste into drains were emphasized.
Dustbins and mesh installations were instructed to prevent garbage from entering drains.
Additional inspections were conducted in Gautampuri Ward, the Animal Birth Control Centre at New Usmanpur, and the MCD School at Seelampur.
- Who
- MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar, Standing Committee Chairperson Satya Sharma, Councillors Pankaj Luthra and Rekha Rani, Deputy Commissioner Mamta Yadav, and other senior MCD officials
- What
- Inspection of Bhajanpura Drain and other locations, directives for monsoon preparedness and drain maintenance
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Bhajanpura Drain, Shahdara North Zone, Delhi; Gautampuri Ward; Animal Birth Control Centre at New Usmanpur; MCD School at Seelampur
- Why
- To ensure timely desilting of drains and prevent waterlogging during the monsoon season, address issues in the Gautampuri Ward, and improve the functioning of the ABC Centre and MCD residential flats
Proactive Measures
Public Awareness and Enforcement
Drain Maintenance
Proactive Measures
Regular cleaning, desilting, and continuous monitoring of drains to prevent waterlogging and overflow during monsoon.
Public Awareness and Enforcement
Public awareness campaigns and strict action against those dumping waste into drains.
Garbage Management
Proactive Measures
Installation of dustbins and mesh to prevent garbage from entering drains.
Public Awareness and Enforcement
Imposition of fines and removal of unserviceable vehicles from MCD parking areas.
Animal Birth Control Centre
Proactive Measures
Immediate corrective measures to improve the functioning of the ABC Centre.
Public Awareness and Enforcement
Addressing the issue of dilapidated and long-vacant MCD residential flats.
- Commissioner
- Sanjeev Khirwar
- Location
- Bhajanpura Drain, Shahdara North Zone, Delhi
- Attendees
- Standing Committee Chairperson Satya Sharma, Councillors Pankaj Luthra and Rekha Rani, Deputy Commissioner Mamta Yadav, and other senior MCD officials
- Instructions
- Regular cleaning, desilting, public awareness campaigns, installation of dustbins and mesh, and strict action against dumping waste into drains
- Additional Inspections
- Gautampuri Ward, Animal Birth Control Centre at New Usmanpur, MCD School at Seelampur