Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh lays foundation stone for drain project in Bawana
New Delhi, June 7
Delhi Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the construction of streets and drains in Prakash Vihar, Shahbad Extension-II, under his Bawana Assembly Constituency.
The project, being undertaken by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department under the Chief Minister Development Fund (CMDF), involves an investment of Rs18 crore and aims to strengthen the drainage system while providing improved civic infrastructure to local residents, said an official statement.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Ravinder Indraj Singh stated that the lack of development works in the Bawana Assembly constituency over a prolonged period had resulted in several basic civic challenges.
He said that the Delhi government is continuously working towards providing permanent solutions to these issues and that development projects are being launched and inaugurated across different parts of the constituency.
Ravinder Indraj Singh stated that had development works been carried out in a timely manner in the past, the Bawana region would have presented a different picture today.
He said that the Rekha Gupta government is now working with determination to connect every part of Bawana with the mainstream of development and that no area of the constituency will remain deprived of essential infrastructure.
The objective is to develop Bawana into a modern and well-equipped Assembly constituency with all basic civic amenities, he said.
Ravinder Indraj Singh stated that the Delhi government is working to ensure the availability of essential services such as drinking water, electricity, roads, drains, drainage systems, healthcare, education, public safety and transportation facilities in every village.
He said that the pace of development in the region has accelerated significantly and that citizens are already beginning to experience its benefits.
The Minister informed that on June 3, the foundation stone for the reconstruction of drains in Rohini Sector-22 was also laid, which forms an important part of the ongoing series of development projects in the Bawana Assembly constituency.
In addition, several other development works are being inaugurated and launched across the constituency, and many more significant projects are scheduled to commence in the coming period.
Highlighting his efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure, the Minister stated that, through sustained efforts, the Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya (Updesh Kaur) at Daryapur Kalan resumed operations on June 5.
The school will provide education from Nursery to Class XII and is expected to directly benefit 700-800 girl students.
He described this as a significant step towards the education, safety and empowerment of daughters.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Rs18 crore for drains and streets is a big amount. I hope the quality matches the investment. Also glad to see the school reopening - 700-800 girls getting education is a real game-changer for our community. Education and infrastructure both needed.
Nice to see development works happening, but the minister should also focus on the regular issues like electricity cuts and water supply. Drainage is good but we need everything together. One step at a time I guess. 👍
The mention of Rekha Gupta government working with determination is good, but I wish they had done this sooner. We've been struggling with flooding for years during monsoon. Let's see if this time the drains actually work properly and don't get clogged. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Great initiative! The focus on both infrastructure and education is commendable. Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya reopening will make a real difference for girls in Daryapur Kalan. Hope they also improve roads in the area - they are in terrible condition. Overall positive step forward.
Honestly, every year before elections they remember Bawana. Let's hope this time it's for real and not just photo ops. The drain project is needed but where is the accountability? We want completion timelines and maintenance plans, not just announcements. Actions speak louder than words.
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