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Delhi's New Drainage Plan & 15K Crore Housing Push Unveiled by Leaders

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the introduction of a new Drainage Master Plan to tackle long-standing pollution and waterlogging issues in the capital. The plan, the first in nearly five decades, was highlighted during the inauguration of a metro corridor. Separately, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated thousands of new flats and launched additional housing projects under a major GPRA redevelopment plan. This self-financing project aims to replace ageing, unsafe government housing colonies with modern complexes, addressing a critical housing shortage.

Key Points: Delhi's New Drainage Master Plan & GPRA Housing Project

  • New Drainage Master Plan after 50 years
  • GPRA housing redevelopment worth Rs 15,200 crore
  • 2,722 new flats inaugurated
  • Self-financing model with no public funds
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"New Drainage Master Plan introduced to address pollution": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta at GPRA project inauguration

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces a new Drainage Master Plan, while PM Modi inaugurates housing projects worth Rs 15,200 crore in the capital.

"After 50 years, a new Drainage Master Plan was introduced for Delhi to address the pollution and waterlogging problems. - Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, March 8

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that the state government has introduced a new Drainage Master Plan after nearly five decades to tackle long-standing issues of pollution and waterlogging in the national capital.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur Corridor, the Chief Minister said the government is taking concrete measures with the support of the Centre to address challenges faced by the city, particularly during the monsoon season when several areas experience severe waterlogging.

"We are taking concrete steps, with the help of the central government, to address problems like pollution and waterlogging in Delhi. After 50 years, a new Drainage Master Plan was introduced for Delhi to address the pollution and waterlogging problems in Delhi," Gupta said.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also inaugurated 2,722 newly built flats and laid the foundation stone for 6,632 additional flats and other multiple projects worth Rs 15,200 crore under the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) redevelopment plan in Delhi, as part of a major housing and infrastructure push in the national capital.

The Government of India is redeveloping seven ageing government housing colonies in Delhi through an innovative self-financing model that requires no funding from the public exchequer.

The project covers Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Nauroji Nagar, Kasturba Nagar, Thyagraj Nagar, Sriniwaspuri and Mohammadpur, spread across about 537 acres.

Many of the existing quarters in these colonies had become old and structurally unsafe, with nearly 40 per cent declared uninhabitable. The redevelopment project aims to address the shortage of more than 20,000 houses for central government employees by replacing the old low-rise buildings with modern high-rise residential complexes.

Once completed, the project will provide more than 21,000 new residential units along with upgraded infrastructure and public facilities.

The redevelopment is being carried out under a self-financing model that does not require funds from the public exchequer. Around 69.41 acres -- about 12.9 per cent of the total project area -- will be monetised for commercial and residential use to finance the redevelopment.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The GPRA redevelopment is a much-needed project. Those old government quarters were in terrible condition. Providing modern housing for government employees without using public funds is a smart move. Good step for Delhi's infrastructure.
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Aman W
While the drainage plan is welcome, I hope it addresses the root cause - our choked and polluted stormwater drains. Simply making them bigger won't help if they're full of plastic and waste. Need public awareness too.
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Sarah B
As someone who lives near one of these colonies, the redevelopment is exciting. But I'm concerned about the increased traffic and strain on local resources during construction. Hope they have a proper plan for that.
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Vikram M
Good to see state and centre working together on Delhi's issues. The city needs this coordinated approach. The housing project will also boost local economy and create jobs. Win-win.
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Nikhil C
Respectfully, I'll believe it when I see it. We've heard many plans before. The proof will be next monsoon. No more waterlogging in Connaught Place and Lajpat Nagar? Let's wait and watch.
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Kavya N
The self-financing model for redevelopment is impressive. Using commercial development to fund public housing is clever. Hope the new flats have better amenities and green spaces.

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