KEJRIWAL SPELLS OUT ROADMAP FOR DELHI@2047

From creating world-class infrastructure to rejuvenation of water bodies, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday spelt out his government’s roadmap for the city for 2047, and said the vision was to make a “21st century Delhi” in which everyone can take pride in. He also said that the city envisioned for the next 100 years should be such that the even the poorest can live here with dignity.

The chief minister shared the vision after launching ‘Delhi@2047’ initiative online that seeks collaboration with corporate houses and philanthropic organisations to help the city government realise its long-term goals across various sectors.

“We have a vision for Delhi when as a free nation we turn 100 in 2047. But that does not mean we are procrastinating our efforts. While we will continue to work in various sectors to offer better services in the next few years, like we wish to offer 24-hour water supply to people, and that is something which should happen before the next elections. We cannot be ready for the Olympic Games bid in a short period of time and it needs long-term planning. We had given a glimpse of this vision in out budget this year,” the chief minister said.

He mentioned that big roads of Delhi will be eventually upgraded and beautified to European standards. The ‘Delhi@2047’ initiative is hosted on the website of the Dialogue and Development Commission (DDC) of Delhi. The online event was also attended by representatives of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and a few other corporate houses.

Kejriwal urged them to lend their support to the government in realising the 2047 vision for Delhi.