Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi says the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) aims to flatten the Bhalswa and Okhla landfill sites by the end of 2025, and complete remediation of the Ghazipur landfill by the end of 2027. In an interview with PTI, Wahi outlines that the MCD is working on biomining and remediation at all three “legacy waste” sites. He says the civic body is installing machinery for the remediation process and that work will be expedited once the installation is complete. Wahi also discusses related sanitation measures, including actions concerning stray animals and other municipal works, indicating the effort is part of a broader programme to manage landfill sites and associated civic issues. Both reports attribute the timelines and the approach—biomining and site remediation—to the mayor’s statements. The updates reflect the MCD’s stated targets for reducing the large garbage mounds at these landfill locations within the specified deadlines.
Delhi Mayor: Bhalswa and Okhla landfills to be flattened this year; Ghazipur by 2027-end
Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi says the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) aims to flatten the Bhalswa and Okhla landfill sites by the end of 2025, and complete remediation of the Ghazipur landfill by the...
- Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi says MCD targets flattening Bhalswa and Okhla landfills by the end of this year.
- Wahi says remediation of the Ghazipur landfill is targeted for completion by end-2027.
- The MCD is working on biomining and remediation for all three legacy waste sites.
- The mayor says machinery is being installed for the remediation process, with work to speed up after installation.
- The mayor links the landfill works with broader sanitation and stray animal management measures.
Mr. Wahi said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is working continuously on biomining and remediation of the three legacy waste sites
3 months agoDelhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi on Saturday said the MCD aims to clear the Bhalswa and Okhla landfill sites by end of this year, while complete remediation of the Ghazipur landfill will conclude by end of 2027. In an interview with PTI, the mayor elaborated on flattening Delhi's garbage mounds, while also outlining plans on sanitation, stray animal management, desilting works and revenue generation. Wahi said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is working continuously on biomining and remediation of the three legacy waste sites. "Our target is to finish Bhalswa and Okhla by the end of this year. Work on Ghazipur is also progressing and our target is to complete it by end of 2027," he said. He said machinery was being installed for the process and work would be expedited once installation is complete. On the issue of stray animals, including dogs and monkeys, Wahi said the civic body was acting in accordance with Supreme Court directions and was focusing on sterilisation drives and .
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