To control the increasing air pollution in the capital Delhi, the Municipal Corporation has prepared to choose a new and traditional path. With the aim of promoting environmental protection and clean process, the use of cow dung cakes in cremation is now being made mandatory. This decision will see a big change in the functioning of cremation grounds.

Delhi Municipal Corporation has decided that cremation in the major crematoriums of MCD of the capital will be done only with cow dung cakes. For this, clear instructions have been given to the concerned authorities to ensure the availability and use of cow dung cakes as an alternative to wood. The corporation believes that this will lead to a significant reduction in the pollutants spread in the air.

Important decision taken in the standing committee meeting

The high-level meeting regarding air pollution was chaired by Standing Committee Chairperson Satya Sharma. In the meeting, clear instructions were given to the Public Health Department that in future, permission to operate cremation grounds should be extended to only those institutions which will use cow dung cakes in cremation. This condition will be considered mandatory in the coming years.

Emphasis on traditional and environment friendly process

After the meeting, Satya Sharma said that cow dung cakes have been a part of Indian tradition and are also an environmentally safe option. He appealed to the corporation to install modern machinery for manufacturing the cakes and molding them into the shape of wooden logs, so that the cremation grounds get continuous supply.

Pilot project will expand throughout the city

According to the plan of the Municipal Corporation, in the first phase the pilot project will be implemented in four cow sheds and four cremation grounds. If this experiment is successful, it will be implemented in the whole of Delhi in a phased manner. Along with this, dairies can also be forced to make cow dung cakes, and the veterinary department will take action against those who do not follow the rules.

Limited experiments are already taking place in some cremation grounds.

Cow dung cakes are already being partially used to reduce wood consumption at Panchkuinya Road and Nigam Bodh cremation grounds. However, till now the complete system of cremation with only ashes is not implemented anywhere. At present, cow dung cakes and sticks are given mixed with wood.

Pollution increases due to heavy consumption of wood

Hundreds of cremations take place every year in Delhi, each of which consumes approximately 500 to 700 kg of wood. According to experts, burning such large amounts of wood increases carbon emissions. The corporation hopes that the use of cow dung cakes will not only save wood but will also keep the air cleaner than before.

Friday (28 November) is the last day of campaigning for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-election. As time is running out, both BJP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have put their full strength into the field. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a public meeting in Chandni Mahal ward in support of BJP candidate Sunil Sharma.

He said that if development is wanted in MCD then it is necessary for BJP candidates to win. Rekha Gupta claimed that BJP is the only party which can take cleanliness, roads and basic facilities in the area in the right direction.

Efforts to strengthen BJP’s penetration in local communities

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva addressed a large gathering of Punjabi and Sindhi community in Ashok Vihar ward. He said that the people of Delhi have understood that choosing BJP means choosing better maintenance and better development. He appealed to the people to vote in support of Veena Asija and said that BJP’s victory in the by-elections is important for the future of Delhi.

Public will use bulldozer on BJP- AAP

On the other hand, Aam Aadmi Party also intensified its campaign on the last day. Sanjay Singh, the party’s Rajya Sabha MP and Aam Aadmi Party leader from Ashok Vihar Ward 65, said that the BJP government is running bulldozers on the slums, but now the public is ready to run bulldozers on the BJP.

Atishi did roadshow in two wards

Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Atishi campaigned in Mundka Ward 35 and Dakshinpuri Ward 164. He appealed to the people to give a chance to AAP in the by-elections so that cleanliness, health and local works in MCD get a boost. Atishi said that till now AAP has only done politics of work and the same model will be implemented in MCD also.

Mcd bypolls dates: By -elections are going to be held in 12 wards of Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD). The State Election Commission may announce this soon. Official sources have given this information on Friday (May 2). Recently, the Commission has issued a notification. In this, Electoral Registration Officer has been appointed for 12 wards. It is indicating that preparations for the by -election have been completed.

Causes of vacant seats
Sources said that the dates of these by -elections will be announced keeping in mind the current law and order and political circumstances. According to PTI, these 12 wards were vacant due to this because BJP councilor Kamaljeet Sehrawat was elected Lok Sabha MP in the 2024 general elections, while the other 11 councilors became MLAs in the assembly elections held in February.

Of the councilors who won the assembly elections, 3 were from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and 8 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). BJP’s Rekha Gupta, who was a councilor from Shalimar Bagh B Ward, has now become the Chief Minister of Delhi after becoming an MLA.

Commission notification
In the notification issued on April 28, the Delhi State Election Commission said, “Under the rights received under Section 7B of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Act, 1957, I, Vijay Dev, State Election Commissioner of National Capital Region Delhi, I consult the Delhi Government and appoint Electoral Registration Officer for 12 wards.”

By -election ward
The wards where the by -elections are to be held include Mundka, Shalimar Bagh B, Chandni Chowk, Dwarka B, Narayana, Sangam Vihar A and other wards.

Significantly, in the municipal elections held in December 2022, the Aam Aadmi Party won 134 wards and gained power in the Municipal Corporation and ended the 15 -year domination of BJP. BJP won 104 wards. However, in the recent Mayor elections, the BJP defeated the Aam Aadmi Party and captured both the posts of the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor. The AAP had boycotted this election, especially in the last few months, he was shocked by many councilors change.

Now these 12 vacant wards are eyeing the by -elections, which can affect not only the local politics but also the strength balance of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

Delhi mcd mayor election date: The date of election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor has come to light in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Mayor Mahesh Kumar has announced that elections for Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be held in Delhi on 25 April. Right now there is a government of Aam Aadmi Party in MCD.

#Breaking: Mayor Mahesh Kumar Announced that Delhi will hold mayor and deputy mayor elections on April 25 pic.twitter.com/hikxjzz9ut

– IANS (@ians_india) April 11, 2025

Delhi house tax online process: People living in every state of the country have to pay house tax. Different states have municipalities and local bodies for this. Those who handle the responsibility of house tax collection. This work is responsible for MCD in Delhi. This year, discounts were also announced towards MCD for those who pay house tax in Delhi. Although this facility was not for everyone. Its benefits are given only to people who pay online tax. Let us tell you how online house tax can be deposited in Delhi. And when do you get discounts.

In this way, house tax can be repaid in Delhi

If you live in Delhi and you have not paid house tax till now. So you can pay your house tax in MCD while sitting at home. For this, you have to go to the official website of Delhi MCD https://mcdonline.nic.in/portal. After this, you will have to click on ‘Pay Property Tax’ appearing upwards on the right side. After this, your account has to be created here. If you have an account.

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Then you have to login. Then you have to enter your property details. After this, you can fill your tax by calculating your tax and fill the entire details through self assessment. You can pay using net banking, UPI, credit card and debit card. After payment, you will get a receipt. Which you download and keep it.

When to get On repaying house tax Discount?

Discounts are given to those who pay online house tax by Delhi MCD. This year, till 31 March 2025, the discounts were given to those who deposited online house tax by MCD. For the financial year 2024-25, Delhi MCD gave this concession to those who filled house tax.

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2% discount was given on online payment up to Rs 10,000. Let us tell you that till June 30 last year, the payment of up to 10% discount was announced. It has to be seen when this time the discount from MCD is announced again.

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