The additional infrastructure and cleanliness standards we are creating in preparation of the Summit will be sustained even after the event is over. Earlier, MCD used to create new infrastructure but due to lack of funds, it could not be maintained. I assure you that all these projects will have mandatory operation and maintenance components so that the city continues to look beautiful.

MCD was facing an acute financial crisis under the BJP. Now AAP is in power in both MCD and the state government. The government is helping us with finances while MCD is also being made self-sufficient. Colony roads will be upgraded on a massive scale. An amendment has been made to the Mukhyamantri Sadak Yojana to make councillors a part of this scheme. They are giving estimates and proposals to the government.

MCD has budget problems but we have used our own funds for these works. We cannot disclose the amount spent.

A race for credit should not be our aim. Each agency had responsibilities. The mayor or the state ministers were not invited to these meetings. The lieutenant governor is the MCD administrator and he called officers for meetings. Despite being the first citizen of the city, I have not been officially invited for the G20 Summit.

The last G20-related community dog removal order (in August) was cancelled by the veterinary department after my direction. No such official order has been issued. If this (removal of community dogs) is happening, I will order an inquiry.

Delhi saw floods (in July) and we thought dengue cases would increase but the situation is under control. The public health department is carrying out massive checks. There was no specific reason for stopping the weekly reports. Maybe the public health department is busy in G20. I will talk to the head of the department concerned.

In another month, these DBC workers will be adjusted against the posts of MTS (multitask staff) workers. Around 3,100 workers will benefit from this move.

We have started a 365-day cleanliness campaign. We are focusing on providing salaries on the first day of every month and regularising contractual workers. MCD schools will be seen in a new form. We also plan to revamp dispensaries and mother and child welfare centres to provide facilities such as ultrasound and CT scans. Primary health infrastructure will be upgraded on the lines of mohalla clinics.