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Delhi CM Orders Wall, Drainage Fixes and Clean-Up Push After Najafgarh Drain Inspection

A local MP said ₹500 crore in projects for Shakur Basti have been cleared, with timelines for the CM’s directives not yet detailed.

Overview

  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected stretches along the Sahibi river–Najafgarh drain, meeting residents and reviewing sanitation and infrastructure gaps.
  • Officials were told to construct a strong roadside wall to stop water from reaching and damaging the carriageway.
  • Instructions covered better waterlogging management, thorough cleanliness drives, brighter street lighting, and targeted dust mitigation.
  • The CM posted on X that water hitting the road surface has caused significant damage and said departments are working on a war footing.
  • MP Praveen Khandelwal stated that development projects worth ₹500 crore have been approved for Shakur Basti to address long-pending issues.