New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed officials to work with seriousness and urgency to ensure that the national capital remains clean, well-lit and orderly during the festive season, stressing that no public place should have garbage, piles of waste, disorder or inadequate lighting.

According to an official release from Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Gupta issued the directions during a high-level meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Friday. She directed the heads of all concerned departments and agencies to conduct field inspections, address shortcomings immediately and prioritise cleanliness and lighting work ahead of Diwali.

Senior officials from several Delhi government departments and civic bodies atte...