Delhi To Develop "World-Class Parks" On 3,000 Acres Land: Arvind Kejriwal
NDTV
According to the government, about 1,500 parks will be redeveloped in collaboration with 450 Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs).
The Delhi government will transform the national capital into a city of "world-class parks" by developing about 3,000 acres of land into state-of-the-art facilities across 17 city forests under the 'Mukhyamantri Park Saundaryakaran Yojna', an official statement said on Wednesday.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has directed the officials to submit a detailed project report within 15 days, it stated.
According to the government, about 1,500 parks will be redeveloped in collaboration with 450 Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs). "Kejriwal has directed officers to transform 17 city forests to world class levels in the first phase. These world class city forests will be developed in an area of about 3,000 acres across 17 locations of Delhi. A detailed plan will be chalked out and submitted to the CM in 15 days," the statement read.
Besides, the government will also fund the development of 5,000 parks, it said.
