Delhi Launches Over 500 Waste Collection Vehicles to Enhance Cleanliness Efforts

New Delhi, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : New Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, alongside Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra, unveiled more than 500 waste collection vehicles and 250 battery-operated garbage collection machines on Saturday. This initiative aims to enhance the city’s sanitation services through improved primary and secondary waste management.

During an event held in Sarita Vihar, Gupta emphasized the Delhi government’s commitment to providing municipal bodies with all necessary resources to improve cleanliness across the city. Malhotra remarked that true development in the capital began when Gupta assumed the role of Chief Minister following the BJP’s victory in the assembly elections.

According to an official statement, the launch included 428 auto-tippers, 128 e-rickshaws, and 25 Tata 407 vehicles designated for door-to-door waste collection. Additionally, 27 refuse compactors, five refuse collectors, and 30 hook loaders were introduced to expedite waste transportation.

To further enhance waste management, 100 more compactor bins were also released. The statement highlighted that modern battery-operated litter pickers have been deployed across all 250 wards for cleaning roads and public spaces.

Furthermore, Gupta is set to lead a cleanliness drive along the banks of the Yamuna River with volunteers on Sunday. A message from the Chief Minister’s office on social media urged citizens to participate in this large-scale cleanliness initiative scheduled for October 18 at 7:30 AM at 70 locations across Delhi, emphasizing the collective responsibility for the river’s cleanliness.

According to the Delhi BJP, Gupta will join volunteers at ITO Hathi Ghat-1, while Malhotra will lead efforts at Gandhi Nagar Ghat. South Delhi MP Ramvir Bidhuri will oversee the campaign at Kalindi Kunj, and New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj will volunteer at Ram Ghat.