LG directs DDA to improve civic infrastructure, services
Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to ensure the availability and development of the best global civic infrastructure and services in all areas and projects under it.
Making this assertion after undertaking an extensive review of major public infrastructure and urban development projects executed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in Dwarka, he also reiterated his vision of development-led governance.
Sandhu said infrastructure projects must improve everyday life for residents through better recreation, mobility, green spaces, and public services, while adding to the physical assets of the city.
The visit focused on the vision to transform the sub-city into a vibrant hub for international events, business, and cultural engagement. Vice Chairman DDA N Saravana Kumar and other senior officers of DDA were also present during the visit.
As part of the review, the Lt Governor carried out key site visits to Storm Water Channels No. 2 & 5, the Golf Course project at Sector-24, and the 5 Star Hotel Project — a Special Licence Fee Project at Sector-23.
The focus of the visit was Dwarka sub-city, one of Delhi’s most prominent planned urban zones, which has emerged as a benchmark for integrated infrastructure, green mobility, modern public amenities, and quality urban living.
Highlighting Dwarka’s strategic advantages, Sandhu said, “Dwarka has the potential to emerge as a premier destination for global engagements, given its excellent connectivity through UER-II, proximity to IGI Airport, and world-class infrastructure such as Yashobhoomi, the upcoming Bharat Vandana Park, and the Golf Course.
A comprehensive roadmap must be developed to position these assets as vibrant centres for international conventions, exhibitions, cultural festivals, and business summits. We must actively invite multinational companies, global institutions, and embassies to organise events here, including CEO roundtables and high-level conferences, supported by robust digital and social infrastructure suited for modern corporate ecosystems.”
During the visit, the Lt Governor appreciated the DDA’s efforts in creating world-class public infrastructure that directly enhances ease of living for residents while contributing to the beautification and modernisation of Delhi’s urban landscape.
He further directed officials to prepare a holistic and time-bound roadmap for leveraging Dwarka’s strategic location and infrastructure by promoting it as a hub for multinational events and investments and to actively engage with global corporations, embassies, and stakeholders for hosting conventions, film festivals, exhibitions, and cultural programmes.
Among the projects reviewed, the Storm Water Channels No. 2 and No. 5 project is a significant urban transformation and rejuvenation initiative that has converted critical drainage infrastructure into green recreational corridors with cycling tracks, walkways, public plazas, solar installations, and community amenities, while simultaneously strengthening sewage treatment and pollution abatement systems.
Sandhu also reviewed the 5-star hotel project in Sector-23 - a special project on an annual licence fee model in which the selected bidder will develop, build, finance, operate and transfer a hotel with a minimum of 200 lettable rooms.
Subsequently, at Sector-26, Dwarka, he reviewed the proposed sites for the development of an IT & ITES Hub along UER-II (Part-D), strategically located near the upcoming ICC Metro Station.
He also visited the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre and its surrounding areas, assessing their potential for hosting large-scale national and international events.
