India, Nov. 6 -- Amid an increasing level of air pollution in the national Capital, Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday chaired a review meeting with senior officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). During the meeting, the MCD officials informed that about 14,000 metric tonnes of waste is collected daily in Delhi.

The minister directed officials to expedite waste segregation at the source, emphasising that effective segregation is crucial for proper waste management. He asked that the modern machinery procured by MCD for cleanliness and pollution control should be used efficiently and should show visible results in improving the city's sanitation standards.

A detailed discussion with officials regardin...