CM asks for action plan on creating 2mn jobs in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday identified sectors, approved an initial plan of action, and reviewed steps that need to be taken to fulfil an important goal set by the state government in its 2022-23 budget — creating 2 million jobs in the city in the next five years.

The chief minister, in his first review meeting on the issue since the budget was presented in the state assembly on March 26, also tasked different departments and agencies to draw micro-plans to generate employment opportunities, said officials aware of the matter.

Over the next five years, the Delhi government aims to create 150,000 jobs through redevelopment of popular markets; 120,000 jobs through organising retail and wholesale shopping festivals; 50,000 jobs by setting up retail and food hubs on existing lands on bus depots; 600,000 jobs through the redevelopment of non-conforming notified industrial areas; 900,000 jobs through Delhi’s Startup policy; 1,500 jobs by promoting night time economy through its food truck policy; 30,000 jobs by facilitating the operation of cloud kitchens; 6,000 jobs through the redevelopment of food hubs; and 85,000 jobs through setting up an electronic manufacturing hub apart, from other measures.

“The biggest challenge in front of our country is employment. Children don’t have jobs to take up. Let us all work towards combating it within our timelines. If there’s any problem don’t sit on it, don’t wait for the next meeting. We all are available here. You can approach me, the deputy CM (Manish Sisodia), the chief secretary (Vijay Dev) or any minister, but flag it as soon as possible. This will help all of us to find timely solutions,” Kejriwal reportedly told officials during the meeting, adding that Delhi needs to become an example for other states to follow.

OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS,

THE DELHI GOVERNMENT AIMS TO CREATE 150,000 JOBS THROUGH REDEVELOPMENT OF POPULAR MARKETS