With DFS planning a complete revamp of the department in the coming years, The Sunday Standard speaks to director G C Misra about the challenges faced by them and their plan of action
What challenges is the department facing?
Whenever we get a call our vehicles are out of the station that very moment, but road traffic is a serious challenge.
So I believe you support the odd-even policy?
Yes, absolutely our response time decreased by 25 per cent when the policy was implemented.
What changes are required in building bylaws for a safer city?
Delhi has over 57 lakh buildings listed, but we have given No Objection Certificates to only 20,000. As per the National Building Code of India, the DFS only covers structures above 15-metre height. But fires do occur and we respond to them. Private dwelling should come under DFS’s ambit.
What is the future plan?
We plan technological advancement. Our manpower will be trained