Shri Sood listened to residents’ grievances at Chanakya Place Part-2 and instructed officials to take immediate action.

New Delhi I 12 March 25.  Delhi Minister for Education, Power, Urban Development, and Home, Shri Ashish Sood, along with department officials, visited his Janakpuri constituency on Wednesday to address long-standing civic issues and ensure their prompt resolution.
The visit commenced at 8:30 AM from Vardhaman Jewellers, K-Block, Chanakya Place Part-2, 25 Feet Road. Shri Sood assessed civic concerns, including electricity supply, clean drinking water, road and sewer maintenance, garbage disposal, street lighting, and the presence of hanging electrical wires. He also inspected the condition of Bal-Balika School in Mahavir Enclave Part-2.
During the inspection, Sood directed officials to address public grievances without delay. Residents of Chanakya Place Part-2 raised concerns about outdated transformers, hanging electricity cables, inadequate street lighting, and frequent power outages. Ashish Sood issued strict instructions to BSES officials to install new poles and street lights where necessary and ensure an uninterrupted power supply, especially with the summer season approaching.
Addressing sanitation issues, he observed that many streets were not being cleaned properly, with garbage piling up. He immediately instructed MCD officials to ensure daily cleaning and deploy additional automatic garbage collection vehicles to clear waste every morning.
He also directed to address security concerns raised by residents regarding increasing thefts, illegal liquor sales, gambling, and encroachments. He asked Delhi Police officials to intensify patrolling, take strict action against offenders, and reinforce public trust in law enforcement. Additionally, he instructed officials to install grills or gates at the entrances of streets for enhanced security.
During the public interaction, several women informed the minister about difficulties in availing old-age and widow pensions and a lack of awareness regarding the Delhi Government’s Mahila Samridhi Yojana. Shri Sood instructed officials to expedite pension-related issues and ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive proper assistance.
Water supply concerns were also highlighted, with some areas receiving contaminated water. Sood instructed officials to either activate borewells immediately or replace outdated pipelines to ensure a steady supply of clean drinking water, prioritising areas with severe contamination issues.
Ashish Sood emphasised that Janakpuri had been neglected for the past 11 years, with previous administrations failing to provide even basic amenities. However, under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the double-engine BJP government is ensuring rapid development across Delhi. He reiterated that officials must remain sensitive and accessible to the public.
“I don’t want to dwell on what has not been done in the past 11 years. My focus is on what my government can do now. As an MLA, it is my responsibility to ensure that the problems of my constituency are resolved. The people have answered through their votes, and now it is our time to deliver,” said Sood.
He assured residents that their grievances would be resolved at the earliest and expressed gratitude for their trust and support.
At the end of his visit, Ashish Sood inspected the Delhi Municipal Corporation Primary Pratibha Bal-Balika School in Mahavir Enclave Part-2. He observed that, along with damaged roads, the school lacked proper drinking water facilities for children. Shri Sood instructed the school principal to immediately contact the concerned department to ensure the provision of clean drinking water for the students.
“Delhi is progressing with a spirit of public service. Our government is working tirelessly to make it a clean, beautiful, and developed capital,” Shri Sood remarked, assuring that all necessary steps will be taken to transform Janakpuri’s civic infrastructure.