Action plan for a visible improvement in Solid Waste Management in Delhi

Rs.300 cr Plan for better solid waste management in Delhi

Question: Recently, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri announced an action plan for a visible improvement in Solid Waste Management in Delhi. Total cost of this plan will be-
(a) 250 crores
(b) 300 crores
(c) 350 crores
(d) 450 crores
Answer: (b) 
Related Facts:

  • On September 15th, 2017, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri announced an action plan for a visible improvement in Solid Waste Management in Delhi.
  • Total cost of this plan will be 300 crores.
  • Action plan will be operated by Delhi Development Authority.
  • Under the Plan, automated machinery, equipment and other systems will be procured for better collection, transport and storage of garbage, decentralized treatment and better maintenance of sewers and drains.
  • North, South and East Municipal Corporation of Delhi will spend Rs.100 crores each on procuring a total of 549 units of modern equipment.
  • An assistance of Rs.80 crores will be provided to each MCD from the Urban Development Fund.
  • All equipment including treatment plants are to be procured and commissioned by the end of this year.
  • This initiative will quickly add a waste treatment capacity of 670 metric tons of bio-degradable waste besides preventing release of foul gases, smell and proliferation of germs, pathogens, pests etc.

Reference:                                        
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=170797
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintHindiRelease.aspx?relid=67134
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/centre-formulates-rs-300-cr-solid-waste-management-plan-for-delhi/article9861484.ece