Delhi Village Development Board sanctions 167 schemes

The Delhi Village Development Board on Monday sanctioned 167 schemes to develop roads, drainage systems, community facilities, green spaces, and sports infrastructure in rural areas, according to an official statement.
A total of Rs 115.52 crore will be spent on works to be undertaken under these schemes, it said.
Delhi minister Gopal Rai, who chairs the board, also issued strict directions to ensure the timely completion of all village-centric projects.
During the board meeting, all the officers were instructed to complete the village development projects within the stipulated time frame.
Pertinent issues surrounding pending and prospective development proposals were also deliberated upon, the statement said.
Under the schemes, ponds and water bodies will be augmented to improve water resources. Also, the board plans to create recreational areas, crematoriums, sports grounds, gymnasiums, and libraries within the villages to bolster community infrastructure.
The board members also raised the issue of pending and new proposals for development projects, the official statement said.
According to the statement, the Village Department Project undertakes construction work on link roads and roads in the villages of the national capital and the development of ponds and water bodies.