In a major push for equitable growth across Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a pivotal meeting of the Trans-Yamuna Area Development Board (TYADB) on Thursday, greenlighting projects worth nearly 728 crore rupees. This densely populated region, home to a third of the city’s residents, has long awaited such focused attention.
Held at the Delhi Secretariat, the session saw the presence of Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra and TYADB Chairman and MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely, among other key members. CM Gupta emphasized that budget constraints will not hinder the board’s ambitions. ‘Development of Trans-Yamuna is our top priority,’ she declared. ‘We aim to transform it into a destination people actively choose to live in and visit.’
The approved schemes prioritize essential infrastructure over mere beautification. Roads, drainage systems, waterlogging solutions, and safe connectivity topped the agenda. Gupta expressed dismay over the previous administration’s neglect, which had rendered the board inactive and stalled progress, leaving residents in distress.
Directives were issued for urgent repairs ahead of the monsoon season, particularly on high-traffic roads prone to accidents. ‘Every approved project will be executed without fail,’ the CM assured, underscoring a balanced approach to citizen needs.
Minister Mishra hailed the revival as a ‘historic step,’ likening the planned upgrades to the Commonwealth Games-era transformations in other parts of Delhi. Focus areas include roads, public amenities, drainage, and tourism infrastructure to position Trans-Yamuna as a premier developed zone.
Chairman Lovely thanked the CM and highlighted the collaborative input from local MLAs. He expressed confidence that swift implementation under her leadership would deliver tangible benefits to the community, reshaping the area’s future.