Delhi LG Reviews Yamuna Bazar Revamp Plan; Focus on Heritage, Tourism and Flood Resilience

Date:

New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has held a detailed review meeting with Delhi Development Authority (DDA) officials to accelerate the rejuvenation and restoration of the historic Yamuna Bazar area and its ghats.

The review follows his recent site visit along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, during which directions were issued to prepare a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the heritage stretch.

In his post on social media platform X, the LG stated that officials have been instructed to further refine the plan by incorporating key elements such as promotion of spiritual tourism, expansion of green spaces, and creation of sustainable livelihood opportunities for local residents.

He also emphasized the need for robust flood mitigation measures to ensure long-term resilience of the Yamuna Bazar area, which is prone to seasonal flooding.

The initiative is aimed at preserving the cultural and historical significance of the ghats while transforming the area into a sustainable and accessible public space.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Share post:

Popular

More like this
Related

Operation Sindoor Veteran Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Appointed First CEO of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust

Ayodhya/Delhi, September 2: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd), under whose leadership and guidance the successful ‘Operation Sindoor’ was carried out last year, has been appointed the first Chief Executive Officer...

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana launched; ₹2,500 monthly assistance to begin September 1

New Delhi: The Delhi government has launched the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, under which eligible women will receive monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 from September 1. In an official announcement, the...

Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges Delhi government healthcare services have collapsed

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has alleged that healthcare services under the BJP-led Delhi government have collapsed, leaving patients without adequate treatment at government facilities. In a...

MCD Clears Encroachments at Zamrudpur Heritage Sites, Removes Over 10 Truckloads of Debris

Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has carried out an anti-encroachment operation at heritage monument sites in Zamrudpur village in the South Zone, deploying more than 60 personnel and removing...