With the Model Code of Conduct being promulgated by the Election Commission of India (ECI) after it declares the dates for Delhi Assembly elections, the Delhi Government has pressed the accelerator to clear the projects. The city Government on Tuesday cleared three projects, including construction of three schools in Dwarka and Rohini, amounting to over Rs117 crore. According to the Government, Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has passed three projects amounting to Rs117.79 crore.
“The EFC has given its nod for construction of three buildings of senior secondary schools at Sector 5 Dwarka, Sector 3 Dwarka and Sector 21 Rohini with total estimated cost of Rs51 crore. The project to be executed by the PWD would be completed between 15 to 18 months,” said a senior Government official.
The official also said that the new buildings would be four storied including ground floor with multipurpose hall. The EFC has also approved a project of the Industries department for redevelopment and upgradation of roads and drains at lawrence Road Industrial Area, Block A, B & C at in estimated cost of Rs30.97 crore.
“The project would be executed by the DSIIDC and would be completed within 12 months. The completion of the project is going to improve the condition of the industrial area which is a dismal condition,” he added. He also added that the Revenue Department would also construct an Office of Deputy Commissioner (West) at Shivaji Place, Raja Garden over a piece of land measuring 4,041 sq ft.