New Delhi, February 02: To ensure development in villages in the capital, the Delhi Government today gave clearance to 713 schemes, including for improving roads, to be implemented in the areas at a cost of Rs 543 crore.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Rural Development Board after which Minister Raj Kumar Chauhan said the government is taking all necessary steps to improve the condition of roads, parks, small drains and multipurpose community halls as well to ensure supply of water and electricity in all rural areas.
He said officials concerned of DJB, MCD and electricity department have been issued necessary instructions in this regard.
He said a total of 713 schemes worth Rs 543 crore were cleared at the meeting.
“Apart from providing basic amenities to the people of Delhi living in urban areas, the government is committed to provide facilities to the people living in rural areas also.
–Agencies