Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said his government has framed a policy for the redevelopment of 26 notified non-conforming industrial areas. He met with industrialists of the non-conforming areas to initiate the layout planning of these areas.
Addressing the industrialists, Kejriwal highlighted acknowledged the unplanned nature of development in Delhi. He said there are no sewer networks, water and electricity availability. ‘ Everything in such areas runs on jugaad or makeshift improvisation. Eventually these areas were given the title of non conforming industrial areas, he said.
The Chief Minister explained that if the industries did not comply with the DDA's order then it was directed that such units and areas would be closed down.
The government's solution is the Redevelopment of Non Conforming Industrial Areas policy, which will be implemented in three phases, the CM announced.
The redevelopment of non-conforming industrial areas will be carried out in three phases. The initial phase will focus on the development of layouts, followed by the construction of necessary infrastructure in the second phase. The third and final phase will involve the establishment of essential public facilities to cater to the needs of the transformed zones. To ensure the successful execution of the project, a panel of consultants will be formed, with 90 percent of the consultancy cost being borne by the Delhi Government and the remaining 10 percent shared by the industry associations.