The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is actively revitalising urban spaces through the AMRUT 2 scheme. Progress includes 14 out of 38 projects, focusing on water bodies, green areas, and sewerage management. Notable achievements include work on 12 water bodies and advancements in sewerage projects. Efforts to accelerate project completion are underway, with emphasis on transforming water bodies into recreational areas. Challenges have hindered some projects, but plans for decentralised sewage treatment plants and additional funding demonstrate MCD's commitment to enhancing Delhi's liveability and sustainability.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is going to revitalise urban spaces under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2 scheme. With a focus on enhancing water bodies, green areas, and sewerage management, the MCD has made significant strides in executing 14 out of the 38 planned projects.
Under the scheme, aimed at rejuvenating urban landscapes, the MCD has allocated resources to improve water bodies at 21 locations, enhance green areas at five sites, and implement sewerage management at 12 sites across Delhi. These initiatives include the renovation of sludge drains in areas such as Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Anand Parbat, Gulabi Bagh, and Paschim Vihar II, along with the establishment of decentralised sewage treatment plants (STPs) in select parks.
Last year, the central government approved INR 117.8 crore for the 38 projects to be carried out by MCD under the scheme. A notable achievement has been the completion of work on 12 waterbodies, including the rejuvenation of the lake in Dwarka Sector 23, Aya Nagar Johad, and Roshanara Bagh Lake. Progress has also been made on sewerage management projects, with two projects completed and six others in various stages of development.
An MCD representative affirmed a commitment to accelerating project completion, citing the issuance of work orders and the return of staff from election duty. Emphasising the transformation of water bodies into recreational areas, the representative outlined features such as trenching, fencing, walkways, tree planting, LED lighting installation, and boundary wall repairs.
The project to rejuvenate the waterbody in Tahirpur Village is now 60% done. Meanwhile, at the Ghazipur waterbody near Highway Apartment, the cleaning using machines is almost done, with 28% of the work finished. An official mentioned they've cleared away all the waste, like debris and weeds, from the area.
Projects in progress span multiple locations, including Ghazipur, Dwarka, Jaunapur, Tahirpur, Masoodpur, and Narela. However, challenges have stalled the commencement of phase 2 of the Welcome Lake Project in Shahdara.
Plans are underway to install decentralised STPs at various locations, with a capacity of 50 KLD each, aimed at augmenting water resources for irrigation in parks, especially during summers when many tube-wells are non-operational.
Moreover, the MCD has secured approval for additional funding for four more projects, including the creation of urban recreational spaces in Ajmal Khan Park and parks in Mayapuri, Janakpuri, GK II, Swasthaya Vihar (Laxmi Nagar), Mayur Vihar Pocket 3, and PVR Saket.
As Delhi's urban landscape undergoes a transformation under the AMRUT 2 scheme, the MCD remains committed to enhancing the city's liveability and sustainability for its residents.
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