Development of villages key to nation's progress: Delhi Minister
New Delhi, July 25
Delhi Minister for Social Welfare and SC/ST/OBC Welfare Ravinder Indraj Singh said on Saturday that holistic development of villages is the foundation of any nation's progress.
Addressing residents at an event to inaugurate a road construction project in Bawana Assembly Constituency, Ravinder Indraj Singh said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government is continuously working towards the holistic development of the Capital's rural areas.
At the event, he inaugurated the main road construction project on the A & B Block Main Market Road in Shahbad Dairy, to be undertaken for Rs 1.89 crore under the Chief Minister's Development Fund (CMDF).
A large number of residents, public representatives, and officials of the concerned department were present on the occasion, said an official statement.
The Minister said the government's objective is to equip Delhi's villages with modern and improved civic infrastructure.
He added that the Chief Minister has given a clear message that rural development should remain the highest priority and that there will be no shortage of funds for development works.
Ravinder Indraj Singh said that, in line with this vision, construction and upgradation works relating to roads, sewer lines, drinking water pipelines, drains, lanes and other basic infrastructure are progressing steadily across the Bawana Assembly Constituency.
He said that the Rs 1.89 crore main road project in Shahbad Dairy under the Chief Minister's Development Fund will significantly improve public connectivity and further strengthen the area's infrastructure.
The Delhi government is committed to ensuring balanced and inclusive development by providing quality civic amenities to every resident, he said.
The Minister directed the departments and executing agencies to complete all construction works within the stipulated timeframe while ensuring the use of high-quality construction materials.
He emphasised that no compromise on quality would be tolerated and that the accountability of the concerned agency would be fixed in case of any complaint regarding the quality of work.
The Minister said that development works are progressing continuously across the Bawana Assembly Constituency. In this regard, the foundation stone for a Rs 65 lakh sewer line project was laid in Rohini Sector-26 on July 19, and now the Rs 1.89 crore main road construction project has been launched in Shahbad Dairy under the Chief Minister's Development Fund.
He said that several development projects are underway in the constituency, which will significantly improve civic infrastructure and enhance the quality of life of residents.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I'm glad they're focusing on rural areas. Too often, villages get neglected. But Rs 1.89 crore for a road is a lot—hope they use durable material and not pothole-prone stuff like in some other projects. Accountability is key!
Respect for the minister's vision, but infrastructure is just the start. For real holistic development, they need schools, health centers, and job opportunities too. Still, any improvement is a step forward. 😊
Shahbad Dairy ke log bahut din se road ki demand kar rahe the. Ab hoga tab pata chalega ki sach mein quality hai ya nahi. Lekin ek baat—Rs 65 lakh sewer line aur Rs 1.89 crore road, yeh paisa aam aadmi ko dikhta hai ya nahi? Transparency chahiye.
It's refreshing to see a minister talk about holistic development instead of just political rhetoric. The focus on timelines and quality is promising. Let's hope this sets a precedent for other constituencies in Delhi and beyond.
Ye sab development toh theek hai, lekin Bawana constituency mein kabhi bhi dhyaan nahi diya gaya. Abhi pichle 5 saal mein kya hua? Bas election ke time pe yahi sab hota hai. Umeed hai is baar sach mein kaam hoga.
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