He directs DDA and NBCC to accelerate clearances and construction; stresses timely completion and seamless handover of the transit-oriented urban development project
New Delhi : Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Integrated Development of East Delhi Hub at Karkardooma, taking stock of the ongoing work and the development of residential, civic and green infrastructure planned as part of the ambitious urban project.
The review meeting was attended by MLA OP Sharma, along with senior officials, engineers and representatives of the agencies involved in executing the project.
During the review, the Lieutenant Governor examined the status of construction and other components of the East Delhi Hub, with particular attention to the development of residential towers, civic amenities and green spaces. The project has been conceived around mass transit connectivity, with the objective of creating a more integrated and efficient urban environment in East Delhi.
Sandhu directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the executing agency National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to maintain close coordination and ensure that various components of the project progress in a synchronised manner.
He also called for expediting the pending statutory clearances so that procedural delays do not affect the implementation schedule. The concerned agencies were instructed to resolve outstanding issues through effective coordination and ensure that construction and associated works are completed within the stipulated timeline.
Focus on integrated and sustainable urban development
The East Delhi Hub at Karkardooma is being developed with an emphasis on integrating housing, civic infrastructure, green areas and mass-transit connectivity within a compact urban framework.
The project seeks to create an urban environment where residential development and essential public amenities are planned in close proximity to transportation facilities. Such an approach can help reduce dependence on private vehicles, improve accessibility and promote more efficient use of urban land.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that the development should not be viewed merely as a construction project but as an important component of Delhi’s future urban landscape.
He stressed that the quality and pace of execution should remain aligned with the project’s larger vision and that timely delivery must match the planning objectives.
Agencies asked to ensure timely handover
During the review, Sandhu directed the implementing agencies to ensure seamless coordination among all stakeholders, particularly between DDA, NBCC and other departments responsible for statutory approvals and associated infrastructure.
The emphasis on timely handover is intended to ensure that completed facilities become available for use without unnecessary delays after construction.
The Lieutenant Governor also underlined the need for close monitoring of the project at various stages so that pending issues can be identified and addressed promptly.
East Delhi envisioned as a model for compact urban living
Highlighting the broader significance of the project, Sandhu said that East Delhi should emerge as a benchmark for sustainable and compact urban living.
The approach envisages combining residential development with civic amenities, open and green spaces and efficient public transport connectivity. Such integrated planning is increasingly important for a densely populated metropolitan region such as Delhi, where availability of land and efficient mobility are major urban challenges.
The project is expected to contribute to the transformation of the Karkardooma area by creating a more organised urban environment centred on connectivity and efficient infrastructure.
The Lieutenant Governor made it clear that the delivery of the project must remain consistent with the vision behind it, with construction progress, statutory approvals, infrastructure development and final handover moving forward in a coordinated manner.
The review is part of the Delhi Government’s broader focus on accelerating infrastructure projects and improving urban development outcomes across the capital.
The Karkardooma East Delhi Hub is thus being positioned not only as a major residential and infrastructure development, but also as a model for integrated, transit-oriented and sustainable urban planning — an important step towards the vision of a more modern and developed Delhi under the broader goal of #ViksitDilli.
