Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday said here inclusivity lay at the heart of the Delhi 2041 Master Plan adding its draft is almost ready taking into account the importance of providing equal opportunities to all segments of society by ensuring equitable access to resources, services, and economic opportunities.

Addressing an interactive session organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce on the theme, Delhi 2041 – New Master Plan, he also said the plan aims to foster inclusive growth and prosperity. Entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation will be nurtured, contributing to the overall economic development of the city, Saxena said.

To achieve this, infrastructure development is one of the key focus areas of the plan and has tried to take into account the population growth trends and projected economic trajectory over the next 20 years, he said.

Saxena identified five key areas around which the Master Plan has shaped its provisions.  They include Efficient Transport Systems,

Affordable Housing, Healthcare Facilities, Educational Institutions and Digital Connectivity.

Preservation of the City’s rich heritage, revitalizing our urban areas, vide Green as well as Brown Field development and connectivity and mobility that essentially take into consideration environmental sustainability are other equally prominent aspects of plan, he said. Saxena took the opportunity to also underline his experience during the last one year as the Lt. Governor. Highlighting the key areas that he had tried to address, Saxena said focus was on permanent employment in government to end contractual ad hocism and favouritism.  Over 15,000 permanent appointments in Delhi Government were made during the last one year.

Moreover, 26,000 individuals were provided with skilled development / upskilling training in different vocations like electronics, plumbing, carpentry, wellness etc. by NDMC

Rejuvenation of Yamuna, as mandated by the NGT through the HLC was taken in the right earnest.  Other focus areas were

Restoration of Yamuna floodplains.Cleaning of sewer drains, not carried out for the last 10 years and clogged up to 90% started - 40 kms of the 200 kms were completed.

Innovative means of improving the water quality by way of natural treatment through plants and oxidation was undertaken, he said. Revamp of Roads and arterial stretches was carried out, Saxena said