Tag: public parks

DDA maintains 924 parks in Delhi; 18 available for events

DDA informs NGT that it maintains 924 parks; 18 available for social gathering

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has submitted a report to the National Green…

SRINAGAR, Jammu & Kashmir: Mandeep Kaur, Commissioner Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department in Kashmir, recently conducted a comprehensive online review of the operational efficiency of urban local bodies in the region. During the review, she meticulously evaluated the progress of various key initiatives, including development activities under the Capex Budget, town beautification efforts, human resource mobilization, revenue realization, sanitation measures, and other urban development programs. In the meeting, a total of 665 public importance projects were presented, encompassing public parks, marriage halls, open-air gyms, bus stations, slaughterhouses, as well as the construction of lanes and drains. The cumulative value of these projects amounted to Rs. 490.78 crore, with their implementation spanning 40 towns in Kashmir over the past four years. Commending the civic bodies for their efforts in executing diverse development projects, the Commissioner Secretary underscored the significance of city beautification, particularly emphasizing the sanitation of water bodies in urban areas. She directed officials to ensure the 100% door-to-door collection of waste in a segregated form and emphasized the importance of proper faecal sludge management to enhance overall sanitation in urban areas. Furthermore, the Commissioner Secretary highlighted the urgent need to finalize the GIS mapping of local bodies, asserting that this step would enable various departments within urban areas to plan and optimize their developmental infrastructure effectively. In her guidance, the Commissioner Secretary urged officers to approach their tasks with enthusiasm and dedication, emphasizing the importance of addressing challenges in urban development, sanitation, and the successful implementation of centrally sponsored schemes.

Kashmir: Mandeep Kaur reviews functioning of ULBs

SRINAGAR, Jammu & Kashmir: Mandeep Kaur, Commissioner Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department…

Delhi HC tells MCD: Parks near Jama Masjid should be open for all

Delhi HC tells MCD: Parks near Jama Masjid should be open for all

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to…