Housing Minister Demands Rapid Action on Gurugram Waste Site

Manohar Lal, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, conducted a visit to the Bandhwari waste site in Gurugram to oversee the ongoing waste management operations. He urged officials to fast-track the remediation work, setting a one-year timeline for completion.

Lal highlighted the importance of cleanliness in municipal responsibilities and pushed for the removal of any barriers to progress. He demanded a daily report on the site's waste disposal activities to ensure consistent monitoring.

In a subsequent meeting with key officials from Gurugram and Faridabad, the minister stressed effective use of technology, like drone surveys, for transparency and efficiency in the clean-up operation. He called for urban cleanliness systems to be implemented on a mission mode, enabling a healthier environment for residents.

(With inputs from agencies.)