Delhi LG streamlines land allotment for pending infra, welfare projects; over 150 borewells, new Metro depot cleared
New Delhi, July 8
In a major move to boost public infrastructure and urban services in the national capital, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday streamlined the allotment of land for several long-pending projects that were stalled due to lack of coordination between various departments.
The LG's intervention follows consistent reviews and subsequent directions aimed at ensuring seamless cooperation between the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and other stakeholder agencies. The move clears the path for critical projects in security, health, education, and environmental management.
According to a press release, the security infrastructure of the capital will see a significant upgrade with land allotted for new police stations at Dilkusha Bagh, Sagarpur, Suyurpur, and Kishangarh. Additionally, land has been earmarked for a Forensic Science Laboratory in Narela and Intelligence Bureau (IB) stations at Dheerpur and Tahirpur. Staff housing for the judiciary at Rohini and Shahdara has also been fast-tracked.
Under urban services, the LG has cleared the allotment of 20 hectares to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) at Sanoth for a Metro Depot and 16 hectares at Narela for a casting yard. To address the city's water and waste challenges, 151 borewell clearances have been issued to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), along with land for Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) at eight locations. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has been allotted 24 Fixed Compactor Transfer Station sites and additional land at Ghazipur for the expansion of Waste-to-Energy and Bio-Methanization facilities.
The LG has also prioritised community welfare and environmental sustainability. Notable allotments include 8.5 hectares at Holambi Kalan for an E-Waste Eco Management Park, alongside NOCs for 112 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and five Atal Canteens. Land has also been provided for community halls for Sub-Registrar offices at Dwarka and Manglapuri.
In the education sector, the Education Hub at Narela has received a major boost with land allotted to premier institutions including Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) (22.43 acres), Delhi Technological University (DTU) (12.69 acres), and Central Sanskrit University. Furthermore, 4.1 acres have been cleared for a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Jwalapuri, along with land for schools in Shalimar Bagh and Karawal Nagar.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good move by the LG to clear these land allotments. The Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and Atal Canteens will help the underprivileged a lot. But why does it take an LG's intervention to get DDA and other agencies to talk to each other? Shouldn't this be routine coordination? 🤔
Impressive list - 151 borewells, STPs at 8 locations, and a waste-to-energy expansion at Ghazipur. That's serious work on water and waste management! 👏 The E-Waste Eco Management Park at Holambi Kalan is also a forward-thinking move. But will these actually be completed on time, or will they get stuck in red tape again?
From a governance perspective, this is what Delhi needs - less politics, more coordination. The education hub at Narela with GGSIPU and DTU getting land is fantastic for students. And the police stations in underserved areas like Kishangarh are overdue. Hope the execution matches the intent.
Good to see the judiciary staff housing being fast-tracked in Rohini and Shahdara. Our courts are overburdened and staff morale matters. Also, 112 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs is a huge step for primary healthcare. But I'm worried about the environmental impact of all these constructions - hope proper green clearances are in place. 🌿
This is a classic case of 'LG vs CM' narrative getting overblown. When the LG does something good, it's called 'streamlining'. When the Delhi government does it, it's called 'politics'. Why can't we just
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