Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, in a meeting with Urban Local Bodies Department officials, instructed them to locate suitable sites for setting up water harvesting systems throughout the state. He emphasized the need for proactive measures to tackle waterlogging issues that arise during the rainy season. The Chief Minister oversaw preparations for the upcoming monsoon, focusing on drain cleaning, water drainage systems, and sanitation arrangements, and provided specific directives to the officers.
To address areas facing drainage challenges, the Chief Minister urged the adoption of alternative solutions, highlighting the importance of installing water-harvesting systems to conserve rainwater and mitigate waterlogging. He also mandated the collection of comprehensive data on existing water harvesting systems, their functionality status, and the identification of new installation sites. Saini stressed the integration of these systems across all government departments, prioritizing their implementation in waterlogging-prone regions.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister discussed enhancing the state’s sanitation infrastructure, with officials highlighting the use of modern technology, such as a radio frequency identification (RFID)-based system for efficient door-to-door garbage collection. This technological advancement aims to bolster sanitation management by enhancing monitoring and transparency. The implementation of a GPS-based waste collection system was also reviewed, with officials instructed to ensure its efficient monitoring and organization through RFID technology.
In efforts to enhance monitoring of sweeping machines, officials disclosed plans to equip each machine with four cameras for comprehensive surveillance during operations. They emphasized that non-functional sensors underneath the machines would lead to payment withholding for the respective agency. Additionally, agencies are now required to submit video evidence of their work along with monthly bills for verification purposes. To ensure accountability and deter negligence, a penalty provision of Rs 1,250 per hour has been introduced.
