Danish Diplomat Highlights Garbage Problem in New Delhi, Calls for Action
H.E. Freddy Svane, Denmark’s diplomat to India, has brought attention to the garbage-filled service road situated between the Danish and Greek embassies in New Delhi.
In a video posted on Twitter, Svane showcased the deplorable condition of the road, lamenting the lack of action despite numerous complaints. He expressed his dismay by describing the city as “great, green, and trashy.”
Svane’s video has resonated with Indian netizens, who have voiced concerns about the city’s waste management issues. They have highlighted the ineffective efforts of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and have called for a comprehensive plan to address the problem.
A user commented, “Not only the diplomatic area, but the entire city of Delhi urgently requires a comprehensive initiative to address its waste management issues. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) seems to be operating without direction, resulting in a chaotic situation. It appears that there is a lack of cohesive planning among Delhi’s authorities on how to effectively manage waste. At this rate, there is a risk of Delhi becoming one of the largest junkyards in the world.”
Another user suggested, “Just a suggestion, you have marked the wrong people here. Unfortunately, that’s how the system works in India. It’s NDMC which is responsible for this work, and it works under the central government headed by Modi. So please mark it to PMO India.”
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Nitin Gadkari, has previously expressed his dissatisfaction with Delhi’s garbage mounds. In a lighter note, he had proposed constructing roads out of garbage, referring to the three prominent garbage mounds in the city as “tourist spots.”
The ongoing waste management issues in Delhi continue to be a source of concern for residents and authorities alike. Svane’s video and the subsequent reactions have highlighted the urgency of addressing this problem effectively.
