Delhi clears Rs 1,798 crore civic development works

The Delhi government has approved 3,812 development projects worth Rs 1,798 crore under the Chief Minister Development Fund, aimed at strengthening civic infrastructure across the city.

The projects include construction and repair of roads and drains, improvements in water supply infrastructure, installation of street lighting and development of parks in several localities.

During a review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, chief minister Rekha Gupta instructed departments to accelerate tendering processes and ensure that work begins without delays, reported The Times of India.

The projects will be implemented through agencies including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and the Public Works Department (PWD).

Apart from these works, 707 projects worth Rs 1,557 crore have been approved under the Delhi Village Development Board, while the Trans-Yamuna Area Development Board has been allocated Rs 430 crore for 799 projects.

The works under these programmes include construction of roads, drinking water infrastructure, community facilities, school buildings and footbridges across various areas of the capital.