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Rekha Gupta Launches 53 Civic Projects Across Delhi Colonies
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has started 53 building projects in several unauthorised colonies.
The projects cost about Rs 214 crore.
They are planned for areas including Kirari, Bawana, Mundka, Narela and Nangloi Jat.
About 1.75 lakh people may benefit.
Workers are expected to build or improve roads, lanes and drains.
Better drains may help reduce waterlogging during heavy rain.
Better roads may make it easier for people to travel and reduce dust.
Government ministers said the work should reach small lanes as well as major roads.
A minister also criticised the previous government for not giving Kirari enough attention.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched 53 projects worth Rs 214.12 crore in five Assembly constituencies.
The projects are expected to benefit about 1.75 lakh residents in unauthorised colonies.
Planned works include 1,062 roads and lanes, 89.82 km of roads and 147.69 km of drainage.
Kirari received the largest allocation, with 27 projects worth Rs 105.51 crore across 14 colonies.
Ministers said the projects aim to address long-standing waterlogging, road, sewerage and drainage problems.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the projects, with Delhi ministers Parvesh Sahib Singh and Ravindra Indraj Singh discussing them.
- What
- The Delhi Government launched 53 civic development projects worth Rs 214.12 crore.
- Where
- The projects cover unauthorised colonies in Kirari, Bawana, Mundka, Narela and Nangloi Jat in Delhi.
- When
- The projects were launched on Sunday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- They are intended to address long-standing problems involving roads, waterlogging, drainage, sewerage and local connectivity.
Government Position
Criticism of Previous Government
Responsibility for delayed development
Government Position
The Delhi Government said development has gained momentum after the change of government and that it is now implementing projects on the ground to permanently resolve long-standing civic problems.
Criticism of Previous Government
Social Welfare Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh alleged that the previous Aam Aadmi Party government did not give adequate attention to development in Kirari despite holding power for a long period and representing the constituency.
Allocation across political constituencies
Government Position
The government said development and budget allocation would not depend on whether a constituency is represented by an Aam Aadmi Party or Bharatiya Janata Party legislator.
Criticism of Previous Government
The criticism highlighted Kirari's previous lack of attention while noting that the current government has made about Rs 105 crore available for the area.
Key facts
- Total projects
- 53
- Total cost
- Rs 214.12 crore
- Expected beneficiaries
- Around 1.75 lakh residents
- Roads and lanes
- 1,062 across 27 unauthorised colonies
- Road network
- 89.82 km
- Drainage network
- 147.69 km
- Largest allocation
- Kirari: 27 projects worth Rs 105.51 crore
Quotes
Parvesh Sahib Singh
Delhi PWD and Water Minister
“The pace of development will not remain confined to main roads, but will reach every lane and household in unauthorised colonies.”
thestatesman.com
“Development will reach every lane and every household in Delhi, and long-pending problems will be permanently resolved.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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