Kejriwal calls for urgent meeting with Cabinet ministers to discuss current flood situation and speed up relief efforts
Post Date – Sunday 23rd July 16th at 12:15pm
New Delhi: On Saturday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assigned all cabinet ministers responsibility for flood relief in various districts.
On Saturday night, Kejriwal called for an emergency meeting with cabinet ministers to discuss the current flood situation and speed up rescue efforts.
During the meeting, the ministers were assigned to a flood-affected area each.
Kejriwal has assigned responsibility for South East to Home Minister Kailash Gahlot, for East to Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, for North East to Revenue Minister Atishi and for North to Social Welfare Minister Raaj Kumar Anand, Central The district was allocated to Food and Civil Supply Minister Imran Hussein and Shahdara Regional Development Minister Gopal Rai.
“Each minister is responsible for providing essential services, including food, water, electricity, medical assistance and other necessary facilities, in relief camps in their respective regions,” the statement said.
At the same time, Badwaji said that relevant ministers have been given the important task of overseeing rescue operations in designated areas. He added that they will work hard to ensure affected residents receive the necessary support and assistance during this challenging time.
“Furthermore, district officials will report directly to designated ministers and follow their instructions, streamlining the communication and coordination process for a more effective response to the crisis,” he said.
“The Delhi government has set up rescue camps in all six districts of the city. Arvind Kejriwal has now assigned the responsibilities for each district to six different ministers. The ministers are now responsible for ensuring that all rescue camps and rehabilitation centers in their districts are equipped with the necessary facilities,” he said.
Earlier on Saturday, Kejriwal tweeted about the falling water level in Yamuna.
He wrote: “The water level of the Yamuna River is gradually dropping. If there is no heavy rainfall again, the situation will soon return to normal. Chandrawal and Wazirabad water treatment plants have started extracting water. After that, the machines will be dried. Both The factory is expected to be operational tomorrow. Please proceed with caution and help each other.”
