Member of Parliament from East Delhi constituency Sandeep Dikshit on Saturday said that Delhi Government has never said “no” to any development scheme in East Delhi. Speaking on the occasion of laying foundation stone of widening the existing bridge across trunk drain no 1 at Karkari Mor falling in Vishwas Nagar Constituency, Dikshit said that the widening of this bridge should be seen as an important link in the long chain developments.
“Though the population of Delhi has grown by about 80 lakhs during the last 15 years, the civic services have increased manyfolds. Uninterrupted 24-hour supply of electricity and water are great achievements of the Government,” he said. The East Delhi MP said that the national Capital has become a hub for higher education in the country.
Irrigation and Flood Control department Minister Dr Ashok Kumar Walia said that the new bridge will be constructed by flood and irrigation department at the cost of 411 lakhs. The bridge will be 36 meter long and 9 meter wide. Walia expressed hope that with widening of the bridge, thousands of commuters passing everyday through the busy East Delhi area will get rid of perpetual traffic jam. It will be a boon to the residents of hundreds of near-by thickly populated colonies, providing much needed relief in terms of time and energy. He expressed hope that the widening work will be completed within this year itself. Congress MlA Naseeb Singh and former Delhi minister Dr Narender Nath were also present.