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MCD Tackles Waste: Special Meeting on Segregation, New Management Rules
- •The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) held a special meeting to discuss improving solid waste management and strengthening waste segregation at the source.
- •Deputy Mayor Monika Pant chaired the meeting, where councillors raised issues and suggestions regarding Solid Waste Management Rules, four-way segregation, recycling, and sanitation worker welfare.
- •The MCD Chief Engineer explained key provisions of new rules, emphasizing scientific collection, processing, recycling, and reuse of waste.
- •Deputy Mayor Pant stressed the need for both proper rule implementation and active citizen participation, urging councillors to raise awareness in their wards.
- •Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a pledge for Yamuna cleanliness and conservation by thousands of Delhi University students on October 18, launching the 'Main Bhi Yamuna Prahari' app.
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi held a special meeting chaired by Deputy Mayor Monika Pant to discuss the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. Councillors and officials focused on improving solid waste management, enhancing source segregation, registration of Bulk Waste Generators, and implementing a four-way waste segregation system.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the 'Main Bhi Yamuna Prahari' app at the Delhi University Sports Complex to encourage students, teachers, and citizens to pledge for the cleanliness and conservation of the Yamuna River. Thousands of students from 30 Delhi University colleges are set to join this campaign on October 18.
Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra stated that more than Rs 3,000 crore has been allocated for cleaning the Yamuna River. Additionally, work is currently underway to prevent sewage from entering the river.