New Delhi: The formation of an interstate monitoring committee comprising representatives from Delhi, UP and Haryana to develop an institutional framework for the long-term restoration of Yamuna floodplain has emerged as one of the key recommendations for inclusion in the draft Yamuna rejuvenation plan being prepared by Delhi Development Authority (DDA).The proposal was discussed during…
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor TS Sandhu Friday chaired a session with leading industry representatives about strengthening Dwarka’s emergence as a major economic and commercial hub. It focused on policy and infrastructure interventions to improve ease of doing business, facilitate investments and make it a preferred destination for investors.Addressing those from real estate, infrastructure, hospitality and…
New Delhi: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has formed 14 flying squads under its land management department to protect govt land from encroachment, lieutenant governor TS Sandhu was informed during a high-level review meeting on sustainable urban development.Chairing a meeting of the advisory council on the ‘perspective for sustainable urban development’ in the city Friday, LG…
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor TS Sandhu Friday directed banks and govt agencies to expedite processing of applications under the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, stressing that no eligible street vendor should face delays in accessing financial assistance.Reviewing the scheme’s implementation in the capital, which is administered by the Municipal Corporation of…
New Delhi: Amid a fresh heatwave in the capital, lieutenant governor TS Sandhu and chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday directed departments to intensify relief measures, including deploying mobile vans, expanding cooling centres and strengthening hydration facilities in high-footfall areas, markets and labour hubs.The directions were issued at a Delhi Disaster Management Authority review meeting…
