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The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) informed the National Green Tribunal that it has reclaimed 24 acres of encroached Yamuna floodplain land, part of ongoing efforts to clear over 7,362 hectares of illegal occupation in Zone O of the Delhi Master Plan 2021. In coordination with Delhi Police, the DDA has demolished over 4,400 jhuggis, 25 religious structures, six dairies, and three cricket grounds. However, legal stay orders, such as those affecting Majnu ka Tilla, continue to hinder progress. To prevent future encroachments, 93 CCTV cameras have been installed, and ecological restoration projects are underway to revive the floodplain environmental function.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was notified earlier this week by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) that it had successfully reclaimed about 24 acres of land from the Yamuna floodplain that had been occupied by unpermitted buildings. This initiative is part of a larger effort to address the extensive encroachment affecting over 7,362 hectares of the 9,700-hectare floodplain area, designated as Zone O in the Delhi Master Plan 2021.? Advertisement
The DDA's operations have involved the demolition of illegal establishments, including jhuggis, religious structures, dairies, and cricket grounds. In total, over 4,400 jhuggis, 25 religious structures, six dairies, and three cricket grounds have been removed. These actions were carried out in coordination with the Delhi Police to ensure law and order during the anti-encroachment drives.?
Despite these efforts, the DDA faces challenges due to ongoing legal proceedings that have resulted in stay orders on certain demolition activities. Notably, the area of Majnu ka Tilla remains encumbered by such legal constraints. Furthermore, the NGT has previously criticized the DDA for delays in complying with orders to clear the floodplains, emphasizing the ecological importance of these areas for groundwater recharge and flood mitigation.?
To enhance monitoring and prevent future encroachments, the DDA has installed 93 CCTV cameras at 27 strategic locations across the floodplain. Additionally, the authority is undertaking ecological restoration projects, including the development of biodiversity parks and ghats, as part of a comprehensive plan to rehabilitate the floodplain ecosystem.?
The persistence of unauthorized occupations and legal challenges underscores the complexity of restoring these vital areas. Sustained efforts, inter-agency coordination, and community engagement are essential to ensure the long-term preservation and rehabilitation of the Yamuna floodplains, which play a crucial role in the city's environmental health and resilience.
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