Use recycling technology to conserve water, says Kejriwal

"Delhi is dependent on neighbouring states such as Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for water. It is very important for us that conservation efforts are made and I appeal to all to make use of recycling technology to conserve water," he said at the inauguration of a newly-commissioned electric sub-station in Sarojini Nagar.

The Chief Minister cited the example of Rashtrapati Bhawan, which has introduced the said technology.

Earlier in the day, Kejriwal, who is also a member of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), inaugurated another electric sub-station at the junction of Ali Ganj and Jor Bagh. "The 33-kV electric sub-station, set up at a cost of Rs 5.5 crore, has been completed in two years. Consumers in Aliganj-Jor Bagh and surrounding areas will benefit through its commissioning. With this, the number of 33 kV grid sub-stations would go up to 25," NDMC Chairman Naresh Kumar said.

The Sarojini Nagar <g data-gr-id="38">sub-station</g> has been completed within six months at a cost of Rs 2.28 crores, he added. It is an 11- kV sub-station which would enhance the distribution capacity in the Sarojini Nagar area from 18 MVA to 20 MVA. The civic body believes that <g data-gr-id="33">capacity</g> addition would help reduce outages due to cable faults and over-loading.

The newly inaugurated sub-stations are indoor facilities with the entire cabling network being underground and connected in a Ring Main supply system to facilitate <g data-gr-id="36">transfer</g> of power from one source to other in case of emergencies.

Delhi Chief Secretary KK Sharma said the new technology provided by NDMC would also be extended to other parts of the city.

Other members of NDMC, including MP Meenakshi Lekhi, AAP MLA Surender Singh, BS Bhati, Abdul Rasheed Ansari and Anita Arya, were also present.

Lekhi announced that four mobile dispensaries for women, backed by her MPLAD fund, would be provided in areas under the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Municipal Council.