No negligence will be tolerated in works: CM Rekha
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday directed officials to speed up development works across the Capital and warned that any laxity in execution would not be tolerated. Reviewing projects worth about Rs 3,786 crore, the chief minister said there would be no shortage of funds for development, but departments must ensure the timely completion of projects.
The directions were issued during a high-level review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, where the chief minister assessed development works being carried out under the Chief Minister Development Fund (CMDF), the Delhi Village Development Board (DVDB), and the Trans-Yamuna Area Development Board (TYADB). The Chief Minister asked officials from all departments to complete tender-related procedures by the end of March and ensure that projects are finished before the onset of the monsoon. She stressed that the pace of development must be clearly visible on the ground.
“There will be no shortage of budget for development work in Delhi, but any laxity in execution will not be tolerated,” the chief minister said, urging agencies to begin project processes at the start of the new financial year to avoid delays. According to the chief minister, development projects worth around `3,786 crore have been approved so far under the three schemes. She said efficient utilisation of public funds for infrastructure and civic works remains a priority for the Government.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed the progress of thousands of projects aimed at strengthening basic infrastructure across the Capital, particularly in villages and the Trans-Yamuna region. The meeting was attended by DVDB chairman Rajkumar Chauhan, TYADB chairman Arvinder Singh Lovely, and senior officials from several departments.
Under the Chief Minister Development Fund, a total of 3,812 development projects have received administrative approval so far. These projects have an estimated cost of around Rs 1,798.85 crore. The works include construction and repair of roads and drains, improvement of water supply, installation of street lighting, and development of parks and other local infrastructure.
Officials said the projects are being executed through multiple Government agencies, including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the Delhi Jal Board, the Public Works Department, the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Delhi. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is handling the largest number of projects under the scheme.
The Chief Minister also highlighted development initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure in Delhi’s villages. Under the Delhi Village Development Board, 707 projects have been approved with an estimated expenditure of about Rs 1,557 crore. Out of these, 411 projects are being implemented by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, 293 by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, and three by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation. The project focuses on improving roads, drainage systems, and other essential civic facilities in rural parts of the capital.
The CM said the Government is working to strengthen basic infrastructure in villages and raise the quality of life for residents. She added that the pace of work in rural areas must continue to accelerate. The Chief Minister also reviewed projects in the Trans-Yamuna region, where 799 development works worth around Rs 430 crore have been approved under the Trans-Yamuna Area Development Board.
