From the archive record
This footage documents the Public Works Department (PWD) in action during post-maintenance cleanup operations in New Delhi, near the AIIMS area. The video shows multiple JCB machines actively clearing mud, slush, and debris that has accumulated along the roadside following recent maintenance and repair works. Such cleanup operations are essential to restore road usability, prevent waterlogging, and ensure safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians. In addition to heavy machinery, the footage also captures manual cleaning efforts, where workers can be seen pressure-cleaning footpaths using high-pressure water jets. This highlights the coordinated approach taken by civic authorities, combining mechanical and manual methods to improve urban cleanliness. The presence of pedestrians and everyda