Kapil Mishra inaugurates development projects
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Saturday laid foundation stones and inaugurated several development projects in Karawal Nagar, asserting that infrastructure growth in the national capital will now “accelerate further” after what he described as a year of administrative correction.
Mishra, who holds the portfolios of Art, Culture and Languages, Tourism and Labour and is also in-charge of North-East Delhi, said that governance systems have been brought back on track over the past year. He claimed that residents across the city are welcoming what he called a shift towards service-oriented and accountable administration.
Speaking at Karawal Nagar, the Minister said that areas in Yamunapar and rural Delhi had suffered from neglect in the past, with even basic infrastructure left unattended. He alleged that earlier governments lacked clear policy direction and intent, which slowed development despite Delhi being the national Capital.
Highlighting recent measures, Mishra said a new drainage master plan worth over Rs 50,000 crore has been prepared after nearly five decades. He added that more than 2.2 million metric tonnes of silt have been removed from major drains across the city. He said projects worth Rs 9,000 crore are underway to strengthen sewer connections and water supply systems and to support the rejuvenation of the Yamuna. In addition, development schemes worth Rs 723 crore have been approved specifically for the Yamunapar areas, he said.
During the visit, Mishra laid the foundation stone for the construction of an RCC road from Baba Dayala Chowk to Gali number 06 in Sadatpur Extension in Dayalpur village. He also laid the foundation for another RCC road from the main market of Karawal Nagar village to Lal Bagh Mandi. These projects, he said, will improve connectivity and ease daily movement for residents.
The Minister also inaugurated the reconstruction of a culvert over the Tukmirpur drain. The project aims to improve drainage and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season.
In addition, construction work was initiated for a new culvert over a drain at Kali Ghata Road in West Karawal Nagar. The work is expected to improve both traffic flow and water management in the area.
Mishra said development projects worth over Rs 300 crore have already been initiated in Karawal Nagar over the past year. He added that several new initiatives aimed at balanced and comprehensive development of the constituency will begin this year.
He said the Chief Minister and Cabinet ministers are regularly engaging with residents through public grievance forums.
According to him, suggestions received from citizens are being incorporated into Government schemes.
Mishra said that with public cooperation and participation, efforts are being made to transform both Delhi and Karawal Nagar into developed regions. He asserted that development will now move at a faster pace across all constituencies of the Capital. The Minister’s visit comes amid a broader push by the Delhi Government to highlight infrastructure upgrades and civic projects in outer and trans-Yamuna areas, which have historically raised concerns about inadequate facilities and slow execution of works.
