Delhi Police and Dwarka Forum meet on 26th Nov16

A team of Dwarka forum Members met Shri Surendar Kumar,  IPS, DCP South West District on 26th November 2016,  Saturday at his office in Sector-19, Dwarka. Various matters concerning law & order situation in Dwarka were discussed during the meeting.

ACP Dwarka Shri Kishan Meena was also present during the discussions.

Shri Suderndar Kumar, DCP appreciated the working of Dwarka Forum, and gave patient hearing to the problems raised by DF and offered cooperation.

Encroachments in Dwarka Sub City:

DCP was briefed about the increasing encroachments in all parts of Dwarka including Sector-7 near Brahma apartments & encroachments in markets. He promised to take action.

He also emphasized the need of regular interaction with ACP  Dwarka / SHO's of Dwarka / ACP Traffic for quick and regular feedback to make the things right. 

Delayed response by PCR:

Delayed response from PCR Vans, was also highlighted.  DCP acknowledged the findings and stressed the need to reduce it.  DCP asked ACP to meet PCR team and to coordinate movement of PCR vans.

Police Patrolling by PCR / Beat Motorcycle:

On the issue of visibility of police patrol party,  DCP directed ACP to organize briefing of patrol party twice in different part of Dwarka to make it effective.

Tenant Verification:

DCP agreed to conduct special drives of tenant verification in sectors 8, 12B, 17, 23, etc. to control unauthorized residents in the area and he directed ACP to complete the process.

Noise pollution from Community Hall:

Nuisance and Noise Pollution due to DJ, Dhols, Band and Crackers etc at community centers during wedding functions was also discussed. He directed ACP to give special attention on community centers at Sector 12 and 8. DCP further instructed ACP to tighten the system in community centers and to ensure that sound systems are shut at 10.00 PM else DJ System should be confiscated.

 

Traffic Issues:

On traffic issues another meeting to be held soon with ACP Traffic to discuss about traffic problems, poles in front of traffic signals, etc. 

Twitter account of DCP South West:
DCP advised DF team to tag him on his Twitter handle (surenderkr_ips) for instant update and resolution. 

On issue of Thana Level Committee, DCP accepted that DF deserves a place in it and this will be done in due course.

Following were present from DF:
Mr. A S Chhatwal, Mr. Sushil Kumar, Mr. Sunil Sareen, Mr. Pankaj, Mr. Madhukar Varshney &  Mr.P.Menon

Electricity Energy Saving Tips for Domestic Consumer

Electricity Energy Saving Tips for Domestic Consumer




Lighting System

1. One of the best energy-saving devices is the light switch. Turn off lights when not required. 
2. Many automatic devices can help in saving energy used in lighting. Consider employing infrared sensors, motion sensors, automatic timers, dimmers and solar cells wherever applicable, to switch on/off lighting circuits.
3. As for as possible use task lighting, which focuses light where it's needed. A reading lamp, for example, lights only reading material rather than the whole room.
4. Dirty tube lights and bulbs reflect less light and can absorb 50 percent of the light; dust your tube lights and lamps regularly.
5. Fluorescent tube lights and CFLs convert electricity to visible light up to 5 times more efficiently than ordinary bulbs and thus save about 70% of electricity for the same lighting levels.
6. Ninety percent of the energy consumed by an ordinary bulb (incandescent lamp) is given off as heat rather than visible light.
7. Replace your electricity-guzzling ordinary bulbs (incandescent lamps) with more efficient types. Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) use up to 75 percent less electricity than incandescent lamps.
8. A 15-watt compact fluorescent bulb produces the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb.

Refrigerators

1. Make sure that refrigerator is kept away from all sources of heat, including direct sunlight, radiators and appliances such as the oven, and cooking range.When it's dark, place a lit flashlight inside the refrigerator and close the door. If light around the door is seen, the seals need to be replaced.
2. Refrigerator motors and compressors generate heat, so allow enough space for continuous airflow around refrigerator. If the heat can't escape, the refrigerator's cooling system will work harder and use more energy .
3. A full refrigerator is a fine thing, but be sure to allow adequate air circulation inside.
4. Think about what you need before opening refrigerator door. You'll reduce the amount of time the door remains open.
5. Allow hot and warm foods to cool and cover them well before putting them in refrigerator. Refrigerator will use less energy and condensation will reduced.
6. Make sure that refrigerator's rubber door seals are clean and tight. They should hold a slip of paper snugly. If paper slips out easily, replace the door seals.
7. When dust builds up on refrigerator's condenser coils, the motor works harder and uses more electricity. Clean the coils regularly to make sure that air can circulate freely.
8. For manual defrost refrigerator, accumulation of ice reduces the cooling power by acting as unwanted insulation. Defrost freezer compartment regularly for a manual defrost refrigerator.

Water Heater

1. To help reduce heat loss, always insulate hot water pipes, especially where they run through unheated areas. Never insulate plastic pipes.
2. By reducing the temperature setting of water heater from 60 degrees to 50 degrees C, one could save over 18 percent of the energy used at the higher setting.

Computers & Desktops

1. Turn off your home office equipment when not in use. A computer that runs 24 hours a day, for instance, uses - more power than an energy-efficient refrigerator.
2. If your computer must be left on, turn off the monitor; this device alone uses more than half the system's energy .
3. Setting computers, monitors, and copiers to use sleep-mode when not in use helps cut energy costs by approximately 40%.
4. Battery chargers, such as those for laptops, cell phones and digital cameras, draw power whenever they are plugged in and are very inefficient. Pull the plug and save.
5. Screen savers save computer screens, not energy. Start-ups and shutdowns do not use any extra energy,nor are they hard on your computer components.  Infact, shutting computers down when you are finish educing them actually reduces system wear and saves energy.

Microwave Ovens & Electric Kettles

1. Microwaves save energy by reducing cooking times. In fact, one can save up to 50 percent on your cooking energy costs by using a microwave oven instead of a regular oven, especially for small quantities of food.
2. Remember, microwaves cook food from the outside edge toward the centre of the dish, so if you're cooking more than one item, place larger and thicker items on the outside.
3. Use an electric kettle to heat water. It's more energy efficient than using an electric cook top element.
4. When buying a new electric kettle, choose one that has an automatic shut-off button and a heat-resistant handle.
5. It takes more energy to heat a dirty kettle. Regularly clean your electric kettle by combining boiling water and vinegar to remove mineral deposits.
6. Don't overfill the kettle for just one drink. Heat only the amount of water you need.

Room Air Conditioners

1. Use ceiling or table fan as first line of defence against summer heat. Ceiling fans, for instance, cost about 30 paise an hour to operate - much less than air conditioners (Rs.10.00 per hour).
2. You can reduce air-conditioning energy use by as much as 40 percent by shading your home's windows and walls. Plant trees and shrubs to keep the day's hottest sun off your house.
3. One will use 3 to 5 percent less energy for each degree air conditioner is set above22°C (71.5°F), so set the thermostat of room air conditioner at 25°C (77°F) to provide the most comfort at the least cost.
4. Using ceiling or room fans allows you to set the thermostat higher because the air movement will cool the room.
5. A good air conditioner will cool and dehumidify a room in about 30 minutes, so use a timer and leave the unit off for some time.
6. Keep doors to air-conditioned rooms closed as often as possible.
7. Clean the air-conditioner filter every month. A dirty air filter reduces airflow and may damage the unit. Clean filters enable the unit to cool down quickly and use less energy.
8. If room air conditioner is older and needs repair, it's likely to be very inefficient. It may work out cheaper on life cycle costing to buy a new energy-efficient air conditioner.

MoM between BSES & Dwarka Forum held on 19th Nov16 at Gokul Garden, Sector-7, Dwarka

Present:-
BSES                                                                   Dwarka Forum
1.    Mr.J.P.Kaushik, DC(DWK)                         1. Mrs. Susha Iyer
2.    Mr.Bal Kishan, DGM (O&M)                     2. Mr. Sushil Kumar
3.    Mr.S.K. Dagar, DGM (Street Lights)          3. Mr. P. Menon
4.    Mr. Vimal Goyal, DGM (O&M)(Plm)
5.    Mr. Ravi Rajpal, Asst. Manager (O&M)
6.    Mr. K. C. Bhadole, AM Const.(Plm)
7.    Mr. Anil Suri, A.M. DWK STLG
8.    Mr.Nishi Kant Gupla, GM (Business)




A.    Single Meter connection to multi meter in CGHS.
DERC have issued notification for change over from single meter connection to multi meter system in Societies.  For this purpose, CGHS should first approach KCC (Key Customer Center) situated at Nehru Place.  After scrutinizing the case, KCC will forward the case to respective divisions for implementation.  These two divisions have not so far received any such order from KCC.  Hence they could not give any about the cost, duration, etc.  Till the time separate meter connection is given member can take benefit of subsidy by declaration from management.

B.    Poles in front of signal lights.
Few points come under DDA;  BSES have agreed to transplant such poles which are under them.  Regarding, poles under DDA, DF & BSES to put pressure on DDA to remove the poles or to pay the expenses to BSES.

C.    Poles in service lanes/ Fallen poles and unused /excess poles lying here & there:
Concrete poles are lying here & there in Dwarka.  These poles are left over by the construction division.    BSES have agreed to identify these locations and withdraw the poles soon.

D.    Panels Maintenance: BSES agreed to inspect the panel and undertake maintenance, wherever required.

E.     List of sectors under different divisions (DWK & Palam)
BSES provided division wise list under which Dwarka sectors are coming.

F.    Wherever developmental work(s) intended by BSES are held up because of any other agency’s intervention, the same to be informed to DF so that DF shall take up the matter with the concerned Agency / Dept.

G.    WhatsApp Group
It was decided in the meeting to form a WhatsApp group combining BSES and DF Members so that better coordination can be maintained.
BSES-DF WhatsApp Group

Dwarkites use technology to interact with BSES.  Dwarka Forum Members and BSES staff has formed a WhatsApp Group wherein they communicate instantly to resolve the problems. A decision was taken in the meeting  held on 19th November.

It was understood that the group also discussed in the meeting various other subjects such as Single Meter connection to multi meter in CGHS, Poles in front of traffic signals, Poles in service lanes, Panels’ Maintenance, resolution of pending developmental work, etc.